Maine — Level Index
How do Maine contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 34+ Maine contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Maine contractors bill $13/hr above the national median
Maine's harsh winters and aging housing stock drive strong demand for HVAC and plumbing services. Labor scarcity in rural areas gives established contractors pricing power despite the state's moderate cost of living.
For a 10-tech shop, that $13/hr difference means $260K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
Maine Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$92/hr
75th Percentile
$114/hr
Top 10%
$138/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Maine business falls depends on your specific operations. See the full national breakdown.
Collection Rate
80.8%
Top quartile: 92.7%
n=587 companies
SA Gross Margin
37.9%
Top quartile: 53%
n=259 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Raw median (incl. progress billers); ~7 days for post-completion invoicers
n=733 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
97.1%
Top quartile: 99.6%
n=963 companies
Quote Conversion
73.9%
Top quartile: 83.2%
n=794 companies
Maine Bill Rate
$92/hr
Top quartile: $114/hr
34+ Maine contractors estimated in market
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