Bathroom remodel cost in Huntington, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,450 – $22,200
- Per sq ft
- $95.50 – $477
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #153
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Huntington, plan on $4,450 to $22,200 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $95.50 to $477 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.88 an hour in the Huntington area, 3% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Huntington, WV, standard level
$9,800 to $16,900
About $210 to $363 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,150 | $8,900 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,800 | $16,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Huntington, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 44% |
| Labor | $2,350 | $7,050 | $11,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $710 | 3% |
| Total | $4,450 | $13,300 | $22,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Huntington number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 25%, tile and stone setters at 25%, carpenters at 20%, electricians at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 10%. Weighted together, Huntington wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Huntington metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.4) and land at $180 to $710.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Huntington. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Huntington
Because every project leans on different trades, Huntington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −5% and kitchen cabinets −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Huntington bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Huntington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Huntington wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,450 to $11,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,800 to $16,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,100 to $22,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,100 – $5,350 | $4,550 – $7,800 | $7,000 – $10,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,000 – $10,300 | $8,750 – $15,100 | $13,500 – $19,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,900 – $15,300 | $12,900 – $22,300 | $20,000 – $29,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,700 – $25,200 | $21,300 – $36,800 | $32,900 – $48,400 |
Huntington labor market for bathroom remodel
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Huntington is 0.95 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.88 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $39.67 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 32.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Huntington metro, so we used the West Virginia statewide median: $24.47 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.43 and $26.91 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.78 and $30.27 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 55.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.59 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $36.09 an hour. About 870 work in the metro. That is 61.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.11 an hour, 10% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.33 and $31.11 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 4.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.12 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $27.35 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 12.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $590. At the 25th percentile ($23.00) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 4.4% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 140,740 jobs in the Huntington-Ashland area. That makes it the 159th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.00 | $29.88 | $39.67 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.43 | $24.47 | $26.91 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.78 | $25.00 | $30.27 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.42 | $30.59 | $36.09 | $30.38 | 1.01 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.33 | $31.11 | $31.11 | $28.33 | 1.10 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.42 | $22.12 | $27.35 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Huntington against nearby metros and the rest of West Virginia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $12,500 to $13,600 across Huntington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | |
| Charleston, WV60 miles | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −2% |
| Lexington, KY100 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −3% |
| Columbus, OH110 miles | $4,550 – $22,600 | $13,600 | +2% |
| Cincinnati, OH115 miles | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | level |
| Kingsport, TN120 miles | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −6% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,700 | $13,000 | −2% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Huntington comes in at #153 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Huntington is 2% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −2% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −3% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Huntington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,500 | +17% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $4,600 – $22,900 | $13,700 | +3% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −9% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | +19% |
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Bathroom remodel in Huntington: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Huntington?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,450 to $22,200 in the Huntington area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,800 to $16,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Huntington?
About $95.50 to $477 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $710 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Huntington or Charleston?
Charleston is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,100, which is 2% less than Huntington ($13,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntington?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $7,050 out of $13,300. Materials are 44% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Huntington?
$5,900 to $29,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Huntington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $710 for fees in the Huntington area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntington expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington is 2% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($13,000 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Huntington?
The BLS median is $29.88 an hour in the Huntington area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $39.67.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Huntington?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $11,600 and premium work $15,100 to $22,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Huntington
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.