Average Job Size Calculator
Enter your job count, total revenue, and gross profit to instantly see your average revenue per job, profit per job, and gross margin — the numbers that drive your business.
How This Calculator Works
Select a time period, enter how many jobs you completed, and plug in your total revenue and gross profit. The calculator does the rest.
You'll instantly see your average revenue per job, gross profit per job, and overall gross margin — all calculated automatically.
Knowing your average job size is critical for forecasting revenue, setting your break-even point, and deciding whether to pursue smaller volume at higher prices or higher volume at lower prices.
Enter Your Job Numbers
Revenue minus materials, labor, and direct job costs. Leave blank if unsure.
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Enter your job count and revenue to see your average revenue and profit per job.
Your Average Job Size Drives Everything
Revenue targets, crew scheduling, marketing spend — it all starts with knowing how much your average job is worth.
Know Your Average
Your average job size is one of the most important numbers in your business. It drives your revenue forecast, break-even point, and how many jobs you need per month to hit your goals.
Track Your Margins
Knowing your gross profit per job tells you which jobs are worth chasing and which ones eat your margins. Use it to focus on the work that actually makes you money.
Set Pricing Goals
Once you know your average, you can set goals to raise it. Even a small increase in average job size can mean thousands more per month without adding jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my average job size matter?
Your average job size drives your entire business plan. It determines how many jobs you need per month to cover overhead, how much revenue you can forecast, and whether you should pursue more jobs or bigger jobs. A $5,000 average job size with $10,000/month overhead means you need at least 2 jobs just to break even -- before profit.
How do I calculate my average job size?
Divide your total revenue over a period by the number of jobs completed. For example, $240,000 in revenue from 30 jobs over 6 months gives you an average job size of $8,000. Include all jobs -- even small ones -- for an accurate average.
What's the difference between average revenue per job and average profit per job?
Average revenue is the total the customer pays. Average profit is what you keep after subtracting direct job costs (materials, labor, equipment). A $10,000 average revenue per job might only be $3,000 in average gross profit per job. Tracking both tells you if you're doing profitable work or just staying busy.
How can I increase my average job size?
Upsell additional services on existing jobs, target larger projects through marketing, raise your prices if your margins support it, or bundle services (e.g., offering gutters with a roof replacement). Even a 10% increase in average job size can translate to significant annual revenue growth without adding more jobs.
How often should I recalculate my average job metrics?
At minimum, quarterly. Monthly is better if you're actively trying to grow or shift your business. Tracking trends over time shows whether your average job size and margins are improving or declining, which helps you catch pricing or cost problems before they become serious.
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