Texas — Level Index
How do Texas contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 168+ Texas contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Texas contractors bill $2/hr above the national median
Texas is our second-largest state sample. The Dallas/Houston/Austin triangle commands premium rates, while West Texas and rural areas lag. Top-performing Texas contractors bill $142/hr — 54% above the state median.
For a 10-tech shop, that $2/hr difference means $40K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
Texas Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$92/hr
75th Percentile
$116/hr
Top 10%
$142/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Texas 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
Texas Bill Rate
$92/hr
Top quartile: $116/hr
168 companies
Top Trades in Texas
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