Contractor Labor Rates in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 17 home-services trades in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro (MI comp climate, high cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $30.07 | $75.87–$93.10 |
| Carpenters | $31.28 | $76.33–$93.80 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $30.12 | $73.42–$90.63 |
| Construction Laborers | $24.57 | $67.68–$79.34 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $27.08 | $69.76–$87.41 |
| Electricians | $38.62 | $81.13–$103.87 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $24.78 | $65.51–$87.32 |
| Glaziers | $28.48 | $73.85–$85.03 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $29.39 | $74.76–$93.62 |
| Insulation Workers | $22.87 | $66.75–$72.92 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $18.43 | $60.91–$67.44 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $26.65 | $69.20–$82.05 |
| Pest Control Workers | $22.14 | $63.67–$75.11 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $39.17 | $81.79–$108.99 |
| Roofers | $29.13 | $82.26–$106.36 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $29.69 | $74.45–$102.25 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $27.03 | $73.10–$83.23 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.