What's the average general contractor rate in New York?
Across 1 city indexed in New York, the median general contractor rate is $131/hr. Hourly ranges span $99/hr to $164/hr depending on the metro and contractor.
General Contractor costs in New York
Cities indexed
1
Hourly range, avg
$99–$164/hr
NY median
$131/hr
vs national
+15%
General Contractor pricing in New York
New York features diverse from NYC to Adirondacks, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work general contractors perform locally. The state's market is characterized by highest urban labor rates nationwide, and contractors operate under NYC and state licensing varies.
Across 1 city indexed in New York, general contractor rates average $131/hr — about 15% above the national average of $114/hr.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for New York cost of living. Read the methodology.
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1 cityGeneral Contractor in other states
8Frequently asked
6 answersHow do New York general contractor rates compare to other states?
New York is 15% above the national average of $114/hr for general contractor services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.
Which New York city has the highest general contractor rates?
New York sits at the top of the New York index for general contractor services with rates of $98.55–$164.25/hr.
What drives general contractor pricing in New York?
New York's market is shaped by diverse from NYC to Adirondacks, highest urban labor rates nationwide, and operates under NYC and state licensing varies. 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 New York 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