Bathroom remodel cost in West Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,350 – $21,700
- Per sq ft
- $93 – $466
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 4
What does it cost to remodel a bathroom in West Virginia? Plan on $4,350 to $21,700 for 45 sq ft. Wages (0.90x the US blend), materials (price index 96.5) and permit costs (89.5) put the state below the national midpoint by 7%.
Inside West Virginia, the metros we cover range from $12,900 (Morgantown) to $13,400 (Wheeling) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in West Virginia (statewide), standard level
$9,550 to $16,500
About $205 to $354 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,450 |
| Labor | $4,950 | $8,500 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,550 | $16,500 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in West Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $6,700 | $11,200 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $720 | 3% |
| Total | $4,350 | $13,000 | $21,700 | 100% |
Other West Virginia jobs that often go with bathroom remodel
Each project weights the trades differently, so West Virginia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen remodel is −5% and kitchen cabinets −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Wages behind the West Virginia number
West Virginia's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.90 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $27.39 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $35.44 an hour. About 1,830 work in the state. That is 26.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $24.47 an hour, 9% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.43 and $26.91 an hour. About 50 work in the state. That is 0.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.42 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $28.94 an hour. About 3,670 work in the state. That is 52.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.16 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $40.35 an hour. BLS counts 4,290 of them working in the state, 61.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for West Virginia, so we used the national median: $28.33 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.81 and $35.69 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.26 an hour, 10% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $15.75 and $26.11 an hour. About 720 work in the state. That is 10.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($35.44 an hour) would add about $490 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.16) would take off about $380. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,610 jobs across West Virginia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.16 | $27.39 | $35.44 | $30.67 | 0.89 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.43 | $24.47 | $26.91 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.36 | $23.42 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.37 | $31.16 | $40.35 | $30.38 | 1.03 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.81 | $28.33 | $35.69 | $28.33 | 1.00 | US |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $15.75 | $21.26 | $26.11 | $23.75 | 0.90 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Why two West Virginia quotes can differ
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Moving plumbing
Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in place keeps plumbing costs down. Moving them does not.
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
Permit
A bathroom remodel permit is $200-$800, more if you move walls (HomeGuide).
West Virginia against its neighbors
West Virginia ranks 39 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for bathroom remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $17,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $11,700, both for 45 sq ft at the midpoint. West Virginia sits at $13,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 130 miles away | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +2% |
| District of Columbia | 220 miles away | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | +22% |
| Kentucky | 220 miles away | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | level |
| Virginia | 240 miles away | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +4% |
| North Carolina | 240 miles away | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −3% |
Basic, standard or premium: West Virginia prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,350 to $11,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,550 to $16,500
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,800 to $21,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,250 | $4,450 – $7,650 | $6,850 – $10,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,900 – $10,100 | $8,550 – $14,700 | $13,200 – $19,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,750 – $14,900 | $12,600 – $21,800 | $19,500 – $28,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,500 – $24,600 | $20,800 – $36,000 | $32,200 – $47,300 |
Which West Virginia city is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
3 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $13,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (45 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +3% |
| Huntington, WV | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +1% |
| Morgantown, WV | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −1% |
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Bathroom remodel in West Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in West Virginia?
$4,350 to $21,700 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside West Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in West Virginia is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Morgantown at about $12,900 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Wheeling at $13,400.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in West Virginia than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $13,000 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in West Virginia?
About 52% ($6,700). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in West Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $27.39 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.16 to $35.44.
+Where does West Virginia rank for bathroom remodel costs?
39th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $13,000 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in West Virginia?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $11,300 and premium work $14,800 to $21,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in West Virginia
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 45% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range split for bathroom projects (50% labor, 45% materials, 5% permits and design). Their sample is their own guides, not a survey of contractors, so treat the split as approximate.