Contractor Labor Rates in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 16 home-services trades in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro (IA comp climate, high cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $35.53 | $78.94–$92.56 |
| Carpenters | $28.82 | $74.17–$90.35 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $27.48 | $71.73–$84.24 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.79 | $69.02–$77.42 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $22.37 | $69.23–$80.88 |
| Electricians | $31.08 | $74.74–$98.26 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $28.61 | $66.78–$90.68 |
| Glaziers | $30.68 | $82.08–$87.65 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $29.63 | $74.74–$93.91 |
| Insulation Workers | $23.86 | $68.28–$87.58 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $18.78 | $61.24–$66.91 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $24.29 | $68.88–$80.09 |
| Pest Control Workers | $17.58 | $61.25–$68.86 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $30.02 | $74.83–$97.38 |
| Roofers | $23.29 | $80.17–$95.51 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $31.21 | $73.97–$94.72 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.