Labor Cost Guides (2026)
Most cost guides bundle labor and materials together. These guides isolate the labor-only portion of each project, so you can see what the crew costs, what share of your budget is labor, and how to read a labor line item before you sign. Pick a trade below.
Kitchen Remodel labor cost
$50-$150 per sq ft
Labor is 35% of total cost
Bathroom Remodel labor cost
$50-$175 per sq ft
Labor is 45% of total cost
Roof Replacement labor cost
$2.50-$5.50 per sq ft
Labor is 60% of total cost
Deck Building labor cost
$15-$35 per sq ft
Labor is 55% of total cost
Window Replacement labor cost
$100-$300 per unit
Labor is 35% of total cost
Flooring Installation labor cost
$3-$10 per sq ft
Labor is 40% of total cost
Interior Painting labor cost
$1.50-$4 per sq ft
Labor is 85% of total cost
Exterior Painting labor cost
$1.50-$4.50 per sq ft
Labor is 80% of total cost
HVAC Installation labor cost
$1,500-$4,000 per project
Labor is 45% of total cost
Fence Installation labor cost
$8-$25 per linear ft
Labor is 50% of total cost
Garage Door Replacement labor cost
$200-$500 per unit
Labor is 30% of total cost
Siding Replacement labor cost
$2-$6 per sq ft
Labor is 50% of total cost
Basement Finishing labor cost
$25-$50 per sq ft
Labor is 45% of total cost
Driveway Paving labor cost
$3-$8 per sq ft
Labor is 45% of total cost
Landscaping labor cost
$50-$100 per project
Labor is 60% of total cost
Plumbing Repipe labor cost
$1,500-$4,500 per project
Labor is 55% of total cost
Electrical Panel Upgrade labor cost
$500-$1,500 per unit
Labor is 50% of total cost
Insulation labor cost
$0.50-$1.50 per sq ft
Labor is 35% of total cost
Gutter Installation labor cost
$3-$8 per linear ft
Labor is 40% of total cost
Patio Installation labor cost
$8-$20 per sq ft
Labor is 50% of total cost
Concrete Work labor cost
$4-$10 per sq ft
Labor is 50% of total cost
Cabinet Refacing labor cost
$80-$200 per linear ft
Labor is 50% of total cost
Countertop Replacement labor cost
$15-$45 per sq ft
Labor is 35% of total cost
Bathroom Tile labor cost
$7-$22 per sq ft
Labor is 55% of total cost
Water Heater Installation labor cost
$300-$1,500 per unit
Labor is 40% of total cost
Septic System labor cost
$2,000-$6,000 per project
Labor is 45% of total cost
Solar Panel Installation labor cost
$0.50-$1.20 per unit
Labor is 30% of total cost
Home Addition labor cost
$80-$200 per sq ft
Labor is 40% of total cost
Basement Waterproofing labor cost
$2,000-$7,000 per project
Labor is 55% of total cost
Attic Conversion labor cost
$40-$100 per sq ft
Labor is 45% of total cost