Ohio — Level Index
How do Ohio contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 92+ Ohio contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Ohio contractors bill $4/hr below the national median
Ohio contractors bill near the national median. The spread between Columbus/Cleveland metro rates and rural Ohio is significant — top metro-area performers reach $132/hr while rural shops average $74/hr.
For a 10-tech shop, that $4/hr difference means $80K per year in lost revenue compared to the national median.
Ohio Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$86/hr
75th Percentile
$108/hr
Top 10%
$132/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Ohio 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
Ohio Bill Rate
$86/hr
Top quartile: $108/hr
92 companies
Top Trades in Ohio
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