What's the average general contractor rate in Massachusetts?
Across 1 city indexed in Massachusetts, the median general contractor rate is $155/hr. Hourly ranges span $116/hr to $194/hr depending on the metro and contractor.
General Contractor costs in Massachusetts
Cities indexed
1
Hourly range, avg
$116–$194/hr
MA median
$155/hr
vs national
+36%
General Contractor pricing in Massachusetts
Massachusetts features New England winters and coastal weather, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work general contractors perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Boston metro high labor costs, and contractors operate under strict state licensing requirements.
Across 1 city indexed in Massachusetts, general contractor rates average $155/hr — about 36% above the national average of $114/hr.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Massachusetts cost of living. Read the methodology.
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8Frequently asked
6 answersHow do Massachusetts general contractor rates compare to other states?
Massachusetts is 36% above the national average of $114/hr for general contractor services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.
Which Massachusetts city has the highest general contractor rates?
Boston sits at the top of the Massachusetts index for general contractor services with rates of $116.18–$193.63/hr.
What drives general contractor pricing in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's market is shaped by New England winters and coastal weather, Boston metro high labor costs, and operates under strict state licensing requirements. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.
Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?
Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.
How is Massachusetts pricing data updated?
Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.
Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026