Which places paid the most and least for tradies across Australia this year?

NSW led the charge for the highest rise with 11.6 per cent. Following this was Victoria at a rise of 9.8 per cent, then Western Australia at 8.8 per cent and then Queensland at 6.7 per cent.

Here is a breakdown for other tradies and how they stack up across the country:

Painters

Painter prices are influenced largely by supply and demand, according to ServiceSeeking; the more supply there is, the lower the price rise. Victoria is currently the cheapest state or territory for painters, who charge $42.17 per hour, and South Australia is considered the most expensive state or territory, charging $56.30 per hour on average.

Electricians

As electrical work is a highly skilled trade, prices are typically high without much room to find a low cheap rate. Western Australian electricians charge the most at an hourly rate at $90.00 per hour, while those in South Australia charge only $75.

Plumbers

Across each state and territory, plumbers turned out to be the most expensive tradie overall. Plumbers from the ACT charge the most at $99.88 per hour on average, and Tasmanians pay the least at $58.80 per hour on average.

Builders

Tasmanian builders charged the least for their work at $55.75 per hour on average, while those from the ACT charged the most at $76.53 per hour.

Carpenters

Carpentry in Tasmania will set investors back only $49.58 per hour on average, but those in New South Wales will definitely feel the sting at $68.66 per hour on average.

Gardeners

South Australian gardeners have the cheapest fee at $40.55 per hour on average, while investors will need to pay the most amount of green at $57.66 for a set of green thumbs.

Landscapers

Landscaping in NSW will set investors back $59.31 per hour on average but only $36.23 per hour on average in Tasmania.

Plasterers

Plasterers were the most consistent tradie across the country, with prices ranging by just over $10. The most expensive plasterers are located in South Australia, charging $56.30 per hour on average, and the least expensive are in Victoria, charging $48.51 per hour on average.

Cleaners

Cleaners were by far the most affordable tradie, with the highest price charge coming from the ACT at $41.68 per hour on average and lowest price from South Australia at $32.80 per hour on average.