Nebraska — Level Index
How do Nebraska contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 36+ Nebraska contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Nebraska contractors bill $10/hr below the national median
Nebraska's steady economy and moderate cost of living keep rates below the national median. Omaha and Lincoln metro contractors charge 15-20% above the state median, with agricultural facility work offering a niche premium.
For a 10-tech shop, that $10/hr difference means $200K per year in lost revenue compared to the national median.
Nebraska Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$80/hr
75th Percentile
$102/hr
Top 10%
$126/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Nebraska 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
Nebraska Bill Rate
$80/hr
Top quartile: $102/hr
36 companies
Top Trades in Nebraska
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