Contractor Labor Rates in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 16 home-services trades in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro (NC comp climate, mid cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $24.63 | $63.77–$69.55 |
| Carpenters | $24.43 | $62.23–$73.39 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $23.42 | $62.30–$69.37 |
| Construction Laborers | $21.27 | $53.65–$62.20 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $23.51 | $55.06–$70.81 |
| Electricians | $26.82 | $64.81–$74.10 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $21.95 | $57.25–$63.10 |
| Glaziers | $22.77 | $57.48–$69.77 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $27.86 | $64.70–$75.99 |
| Insulation Workers | $22.98 | $56.78–$69.96 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $18.00 | $51.84–$56.70 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $21.56 | $54.06–$60.39 |
| Pest Control Workers | $18.08 | $52.52–$59.01 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $26.71 | $64.26–$75.63 |
| Roofers | $23.14 | $68.08–$80.17 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $25.42 | $61.43–$76.10 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.