Washington — Level Index
How do Washington contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 68+ Washington contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Washington contractors bill $29/hr above the national median
Washington's tech-driven economy and high cost of living push contractor rates above $108/hr median. Seattle-area contractors benefit from commercial tenant improvement work that commands premium rates.
For a 10-tech shop, that $29/hr difference means $580K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
Washington Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$108/hr
75th Percentile
$132/hr
Top 10%
$158/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Washington 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
Washington Bill Rate
$108/hr
Top quartile: $132/hr
68 companies
Top Trades in Washington
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