Oregon — Level Index
How do Oregon contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 52+ Oregon contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Oregon contractors bill $31/hr above the national median
Oregon's strong environmental regulations and Portland metro growth push rates above the national median. Energy efficiency retrofit work and green building compliance create premium niches for specialized contractors.
For a 10-tech shop, that $31/hr difference means $620K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
Oregon Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$110/hr
75th Percentile
$134/hr
Top 10%
$160/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Oregon 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
Oregon Bill Rate
$110/hr
Top quartile: $134/hr
52+ Oregon contractors estimated in market
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