Contractor Labor Rates in Raleigh-Cary, NC (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 16 home-services trades in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro (NC comp climate, mid cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $23.22 | $62.20–$68.99 |
| Carpenters | $23.81 | $58.38–$72.12 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $22.93 | $61.40–$67.51 |
| Construction Laborers | $21.19 | $54.14–$61.80 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $24.45 | $54.85–$71.04 |
| Electricians | $26.36 | $64.25–$74.47 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $24.24 | $60.74–$68.38 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $26.05 | $64.37–$74.84 |
| Insulation Workers | $21.59 | $60.23–$64.33 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $18.00 | $52.24–$56.28 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $21.60 | $54.72–$60.64 |
| Pest Control Workers | $18.48 | $52.42–$58.73 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $26.71 | $64.32–$75.52 |
| Roofers | $23.54 | $67.12–$80.35 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $24.81 | $60.66–$71.06 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $21.72 | $56.79–$65.01 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Raleigh-Cary, NC. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.