West Virginia Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 84.8
West Virginia wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | West Virginia mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $28.26 | $34.70 | -18.6% |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | $24.76 | $28.49 | -13.1% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $32.61 | $34.37 | -5.1% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $24.30 | $31.55 | -23.0% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $21.53 | $26.64 | -19.2% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $21.90 | $25.02 | -12.5% |
BLS does not publish a 2025 mean wage for drywall and ceiling tile installers in West Virginia, so the index for this state uses 6 of the seven occupations.
How West Virginia compares
West Virginia ranks 38th of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 11.5 points below the median state (96.3). None of the 6 occupations measured here pays above its national mean. The closest states on the index are Idaho (84.8) and Georgia (84.2).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of West Virginia mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 84.8 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 15.2% 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in West Virginia earn 15.2% less than the U.S. average across 6 occupations. The widest gap is carpenters at -23.0%, the narrowest is electricians at -5.1%.
What does a plumber earn in West Virginia?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in West Virginia was $28.26 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the West Virginia index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. West Virginia sits 38th 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.
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