Bathroom remodel cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,400
- Per sq ft
- $92 – $460
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #195
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Morgantown, plan on $4,300 to $21,400 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $92 to $460 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.26 an hour in the Morgantown area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$9,450 to $16,300
About $202 to $349 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $8,300 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $580 |
| Total | $9,450 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,550 | $10,900 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,900 | $21,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Morgantown number
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.26 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Morgantown is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Morgantown 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 (93.3) and land at $190 to $750.
Data note: 35% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Morgantown. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Morgantown
Because every project leans on different trades, Morgantown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen cabinets −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Morgantown 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 Morgantown is 0.88 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.26 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $36.41 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 23.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Morgantown 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 $23.64 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.06 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 66.8 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 $29.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.45 and $36.81 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 47.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Morgantown metro, 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.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $15.37 an hour, which is 35% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $12.16 and $20.42 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.41 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $490. At the 25th percentile ($21.16) it shrinks by about $430. The total moves by 3.8% or 3.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,370 jobs in the Morgantown area. That makes it the 268th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.16 | $28.26 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.43 | $24.47 | $26.91 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.45 | $29.62 | $36.81 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| 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% | $12.16 | $15.37 | $20.42 | $23.75 | 0.65 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
How Morgantown compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Morgantown. Harrisonburg is the lowest at about $12,700 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +4% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,600 | +14% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −2% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,700 | $13,000 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Morgantown comes in at #195 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Morgantown is 1% below the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +4% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +2% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Morgantown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | +6% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | +12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Morgantown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Morgantown 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
$4,300 to $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,450 to $16,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,600 to $21,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $9,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,450 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,700 | $12,500 – $21,500 | $19,300 – $28,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,400 – $24,300 | $20,600 – $35,500 | $31,800 – $46,700 |
Why two Morgantown quotes can differ
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.
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Bathroom remodel in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Morgantown?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,400 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,450 to $16,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Morgantown?
About $92 to $460 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $750 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,400, which is 4% more than Morgantown ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $12,900. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Morgantown?
$5,700 to $28,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Morgantown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $750 for fees in the Morgantown area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 1% below 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 Morgantown?
The BLS median is $28.26 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.16 to $36.41.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Morgantown?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,200 and premium work $14,600 to $21,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Morgantown
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.