Mississippi Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 75.9
Mississippi wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | Mississippi mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $27.25 | $34.70 | -21.5% |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | $20.89 | $28.49 | -26.7% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $27.88 | $34.37 | -18.9% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $23.69 | $31.55 | -24.9% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $22.33 | $26.64 | -16.2% |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | $18.86 | $30.58 | -38.3% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $19.38 | $25.02 | -22.5% |
How Mississippi compares
Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 20.4 points below the median state (96.3). None of the 7 occupations measured here pays above its national mean. The closest states on the index are Alabama (76.7) and Arkansas (73.1).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of Mississippi mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 75.9 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 24.1% 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in Mississippi earn 24.1% less than the U.S. average across 7 occupations. The widest gap is drywall and ceiling tile installers at -38.3%, the narrowest is painters at -16.2%.
What does a plumber earn in Mississippi?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Mississippi was $27.25 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the Mississippi index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. Mississippi sits 50th 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
See the labor cost index for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.