Nebraska — Level Index
How do Nebraska contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 36+ Nebraska contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Nebraska contractors bill $1/hr above the national median
Nebraska's steady economy and moderate cost of living keep rates below the national median. Omaha and Lincoln metro contractors charge 15-20% above the state median, with agricultural facility work offering a niche premium.
For a 10-tech shop, that $1/hr difference means $20K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
Nebraska Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$80/hr
75th Percentile
$102/hr
Top 10%
$126/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Nebraska 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
Nebraska Bill Rate
$80/hr
Top quartile: $102/hr
36 companies
Top Trades in Nebraska
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