North Dakota — Level Index
How do North Dakota contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 30+ North Dakota contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
North Dakota contractors bill $6/hr above the national median
North Dakota's energy sector and extreme winter climate drive above-average rates for a low-population state. Oil field service work in the Bakken region and harsh-weather HVAC demand keep contractors busy year-round.
For a 10-tech shop, that $6/hr difference means $120K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
North Dakota Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$85/hr
75th Percentile
$108/hr
Top 10%
$132/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your North Dakota business falls depends on your specific operations. See the full national breakdown.
Collection Rate
80.8%
Top quartile: 92.7%
n=587 companies
SA Gross Margin
37.9%
Top quartile: 53%
n=259 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Raw median (incl. progress billers); ~7 days for post-completion invoicers
n=733 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
97.1%
Top quartile: 99.6%
n=963 companies
Quote Conversion
73.9%
Top quartile: 83.2%
n=794 companies
North Dakota Bill Rate
$85/hr
Top quartile: $108/hr
30+ North Dakota contractors estimated in market
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