Delaware — Level Index
How do Delaware contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 32+ Delaware contractors across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and more.
Key Finding
Delaware contractors bill $8/hr above the national median
Delaware's small market and proximity to Philadelphia create a tight labor pool. Northern Delaware contractors benchmark closer to Philly metro rates, while southern Delaware tracks with the Eastern Shore market.
For a 10-tech shop, that $8/hr difference means $160K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
Delaware Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$98/hr
75th Percentile
$122/hr
Top 10%
$146/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Delaware business falls depends on your specific operations. See the full national breakdown.
Collection Rate
85.1%
Top quartile: 92.7%
464 companies
SA Gross Margin
43.8%
Top quartile: 68.8%
103 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Top quartile: -4 days (progress billing)
555 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
96.7%
Top quartile: 99.6%
654 companies
Quote Conversion
73%
Top quartile: 81.3%
409 companies
Delaware Bill Rate
$98/hr
Top quartile: $122/hr
32 companies
Top Trades in Delaware
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