Contractor Labor Rates in Lexington-Fayette, KY (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 14 home-services trades in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro (KY comp climate, mid cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | $24.40 | $62.62–$73.86 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $23.62 | $56.62–$70.78 |
| Construction Laborers | $22.10 | $54.82–$62.38 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $22.64 | $57.36–$67.86 |
| Electricians | $28.14 | $62.76–$81.12 |
| Glaziers | $24.51 | $59.09–$68.93 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $28.39 | $64.37–$84.39 |
| Insulation Workers | $19.64 | $57.03–$63.09 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $17.29 | $48.70–$57.06 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $21.45 | $54.21–$61.68 |
| Pest Control Workers | $18.32 | $50.53–$58.42 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $29.31 | $64.52–$89.47 |
| Roofers | $23.88 | $66.04–$74.49 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $23.74 | $61.46–$77.31 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Lexington-Fayette, KY. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.