Louisiana — Level Index
How do Louisiana contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 52+ Louisiana contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Restoration, and more.
Key Finding
Louisiana contractors bill $8/hr below the national median
Louisiana's hurricane exposure and industrial petrochemical corridor create two distinct rate environments. Storm restoration work commands 50%+ premiums, while refinery and plant maintenance offers steady year-round revenue at above-median rates.
For a 10-tech shop, that $8/hr difference means $160K per year in lost revenue compared to the national median.
Louisiana Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$82/hr
75th Percentile
$105/hr
Top 10%
$130/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Louisiana 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
Louisiana Bill Rate
$82/hr
Top quartile: $105/hr
52 companies
Top Trades in Louisiana
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