Contractor Labor Rates in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 17 home-services trades in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro (WI comp climate, veryhigh cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $38.62 | $97.46–$119.36 |
| Carpenters | $29.94 | $90.08–$111.62 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $34.36 | $92.73–$108.86 |
| Construction Laborers | $26.64 | $80.84–$98.74 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $28.00 | $82.85–$92.93 |
| Electricians | $36.93 | $91.39–$118.29 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $30.08 | $86.94–$107.58 |
| Glaziers | $31.70 | $84.58–$112.51 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $30.52 | $93.75–$109.28 |
| Insulation Workers | $23.72 | $79.99–$91.56 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $18.91 | $68.92–$79.26 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $24.33 | $81.33–$90.11 |
| Pest Control Workers | $23.26 | $72.48–$85.85 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $39.46 | $96.81–$124.90 |
| Roofers | $24.78 | $93.15–$107.45 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $38.22 | $92.15–$123.54 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $28.67 | $85.16–$95.41 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.