Missouri — Level Index
How do Missouri contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 62+ Missouri contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Missouri contractors bill $6/hr below the national median
Missouri's two metro hubs create distinct markets. St. Louis and Kansas City contractors bill 20-25% above the state median, while rural Missouri rates remain well below the national average.
For a 10-tech shop, that $6/hr difference means $120K per year in lost revenue compared to the national median.
Missouri Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$84/hr
75th Percentile
$106/hr
Top 10%
$130/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Missouri 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
Missouri Bill Rate
$84/hr
Top quartile: $106/hr
62 companies
Top Trades in Missouri
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