Kentucky — Level Index
How do Kentucky contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 48+ Kentucky contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Kentucky contractors bill $1/hr below the national median
Kentucky's affordable cost of living keeps median rates below national averages. Louisville and Lexington metro contractors charge 20%+ above the state median, with bourbon distillery and horse farm facility work offering niche premiums.
For a 10-tech shop, that $1/hr difference means $20K per year in lost revenue compared to the national median.
Kentucky Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$78/hr
75th Percentile
$100/hr
Top 10%
$124/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Kentucky business falls depends on your specific operations. See the full national breakdown.
Collection Rate
80.8%
Top quartile: 92.7%
587 companies
SA Gross Margin
37.9%
Top quartile: 53%
259 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Top quartile: -4 days (progress billing)
733 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
97.1%
Top quartile: 99.6%
963 companies
Quote Conversion
73.9%
Top quartile: 83.2%
794 companies
Kentucky Bill Rate
$78/hr
Top quartile: $100/hr
48 companies
Top Trades in Kentucky
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