Delaware Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 94.0
Delaware wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | Delaware mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $32.75 | $34.70 | -5.6% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $34.02 | $34.37 | -1.0% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $30.14 | $31.55 | -4.5% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $27.35 | $26.64 | +2.7% |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | $24.45 | $30.58 | -20.0% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $23.09 | $25.02 | -7.7% |
BLS does not publish a 2025 mean wage for tile and stone setters in Delaware, so the index for this state uses 6 of the seven occupations.
How Delaware compares
Delaware ranks 27th of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 2.3 points below the median state (96.3). 1 of the 6 occupations measured here pay above their national mean. The closest states on the index are Vermont (96.3) and Iowa (93.0).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of Delaware mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 94.0 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 6.0% below the national average here. Labor is roughly two thirds of a bathroom remodel bill, so a wage gap of this size moves the labor half of a quote, not the whole quote.
National project ranges, which apply to Delaware as well, are in the bathroom remodel cost guide. The method, including which occupations are counted, is on the methodology page.
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FAQ
Is bathroom labor more expensive in Delaware?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in Delaware earn 6.0% less than the U.S. average across 6 occupations. The widest gap is drywall and ceiling tile installers at -20.0%, the narrowest is electricians at -1.0%.
What does a plumber earn in Delaware?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Delaware was $32.75 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the Delaware index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. Delaware sits 27th of 51 on wages, so the labor part of a quote starts lower than the national average, but overhead, insurance, materials, permits and profit are separate.
Other states
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