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Not to mention that tradesmen expect to get paid like physicians.
I'm sure they would like that and I'm certain to many people it really seems like it. The guys I know are just trying to make a decent living.
Many journeymen workers get paid Union scale wages or less depending on skill level. Somewhere between $20 and $40 per hour in wages. There is also an employer tax load the which adds about 11% of the wage. Then there is L&I which adds about $3.80 per hour in WA. Then there is medical insurance which adds about $4.00 per hour. Then there is paid holidays and vacation which add about $2.50+ per hour. Then there is the overhead cost of the employee which is the accounting and educational costs which cost about $1 per hour. The $30 per hour worker actually costs the employer about $45.00 per hour. The markup is at least 30% or $13.50. So hourly cost is close to $60.00 per hour more or less.
And then ? Other costs include basic stock materials, vehicles used, equipment used and tools. And then there is the required products used for the job. I know I'm missing some "and then's" but it really adds up fast. Small jobs are more expensive because they are too small. $1000 doesn't go to far regarding professional remodeling.
I'm pretty sure that doctors earn way more and have way better benefits than carpenters. I know my doctors do.
Bill