Ohio — Level Index
How do Ohio contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 92+ Ohio contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Ohio contractors bill $7/hr above the national median
Ohio contractors bill near the national median. The spread between Columbus/Cleveland metro rates and rural Ohio is significant — top metro-area performers reach $132/hr while rural shops average $74/hr.
For a 10-tech shop, that $7/hr difference means $140K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
Ohio Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$86/hr
75th Percentile
$108/hr
Top 10%
$132/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Ohio 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
Ohio Bill Rate
$86/hr
Top quartile: $108/hr
92 companies
Top Trades in Ohio
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