Colorado benefits from skiing, drawing tourists from around the world in a way that Washington does not. Also, Colorado isn't surrounded by states with a lot of medical marijuana, and it's closer to the Midwest, South and Northeast. All of this has driven prices down in Washington for farmers like Lauerman. In the early days, we were able to get, like, $1,700 to $2,200 a pound, wholesale. Now it's like $700, $800 a pound, he said.
Keep in mind, these rates are based on agencies that are members of the 4A's, which are typically larger agencies. In contrast, the rates in smaller markets are typically more in the $100-$200 per hour range. Also, smaller projects typically go to the younger team members who bill at a proportionately lower rate.
On average, expect to be charged $45-$50 an hour for their services. Their hourly rate is not a good reflection of the cost of your job, though, so always get quotes for the job rather than ask what they charge per hour. In most cases, a quote will include everything except the tiles, so you'll also need to get prices for tiles before you can determine the final cost.