What's the average general contractor rate in Texas?
Across 4 cities indexed in Texas, the median general contractor rate is $88/hr. Hourly ranges span $66/hr to $109/hr depending on the metro and contractor.
General Contractor costs in Texas
Cities indexed
4
Hourly range, avg
$66–$109/hr
TX median
$88/hr
vs national
-23%
General Contractor pricing in Texas
Texas features diverse from humid Gulf to dry west, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work general contractors perform locally. The state's market is characterized by massive construction activity statewide, and contractors operate under limited state licensing, local varies.
Across 4 cities indexed in Texas, general contractor rates average $88/hr — about 23% below the national average of $114/hr. The lowest local rates are in Houston; the highest are in Austin.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Texas cost of living. Read the methodology.
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7 answersHow do Texas general contractor rates compare to other states?
Texas is 23% below the national average of $114/hr for general contractor services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.
Which Texas city has the highest general contractor rates?
Austin sits at the top of the Texas index for general contractor services with rates of $79.7–$132.83/hr.
Which Texas city has the most affordable general contractor rates?
Houston has the lowest typical general contractor rates in Texas at $58.05–$96.75/hr.
What drives general contractor pricing in Texas?
Texas's market is shaped by diverse from humid Gulf to dry west, massive construction activity statewide, and operates under limited state licensing, local 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 Texas 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