Contractor Labor Rates in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 17 home-services trades in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro (VA comp climate, low cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $25.09 | $53.77–$59.53 |
| Carpenters | $23.56 | $52.20–$62.33 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $22.18 | $47.70–$58.63 |
| Construction Laborers | $18.62 | $43.69–$50.37 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $23.31 | $50.78–$59.90 |
| Electricians | $29.23 | $54.64–$69.97 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $22.63 | $47.42–$54.74 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $29.11 | $54.79–$68.43 |
| Insulation Workers | $17.87 | $43.65–$51.60 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $17.50 | $40.45–$44.49 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $21.01 | $44.63–$53.51 |
| Pest Control Workers | $18.68 | $44.19–$50.97 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $29.34 | $54.90–$65.78 |
| Roofers | $23.52 | $52.50–$67.77 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $29.71 | $53.26–$63.01 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $22.45 | $53.07–$56.76 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $21.11 | $42.73–$55.74 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.