Kitchen remodel cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,500 – $29,700
- Per sq ft
- $142 – $236
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #184
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Morgantown, plan on $17,500 to $29,700 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $142 to $236 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$21,100 to $26,000
About $170 to $208 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,250 | $4,350 | $5,450 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,600 | $29,700 | 100% |
Where the Morgantown price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Morgantown wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Morgantown metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.3) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Data note: 20% 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.
Morgantown labor market for kitchen 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 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) 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), 15% 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.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) 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 10% 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.
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 5%) 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 carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($21.73) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 1.4% or 0.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.45 | $29.62 | $36.81 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.16 | $28.26 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.43 | $24.47 | $26.91 | $26.77 | 0.91 | 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) | 5% | $12.16 | $15.37 | $20.42 | $23.75 | 0.65 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Morgantown?
Because every project leans on different trades, Morgantown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −6% and kitchen cabinets −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,400 – $69,600 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Morgantown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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
$17,500 to $22,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,100 to $26,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,800 to $29,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $21,900 | $20,900 – $25,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,400 | $21,100 – $26,000 | $24,800 – $29,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,800 – $36,700 | $34,700 – $42,700 | $40,700 – $48,600 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,000 – $54,700 | $51,700 – $63,400 | $60,500 – $72,200 |
How Morgantown compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $25,400. Harrisonburg is the cheapest at $23,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,400 | +7% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Morgantown comes in at #184 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Morgantown is 0% below the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | level |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
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 | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +2% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,500 | +4% |
Why two Morgantown quotes can differ
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
Scope
A full kitchen update is $15,000-$50,000, a large remodel $50,000-$70,000+, and a partial refresh $60-$150 per square foot (HomeGuide).
Cabinets
In a 10x10 kitchen, cabinets alone are $3,000-$11,000 for stock or semi-custom and up to $26,500 for fully custom.
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Kitchen remodel in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Morgantown?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,700 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,100 to $26,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Morgantown?
About $142 to $236 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,800, which is 1% more than Morgantown ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $23,600. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Morgantown?
$28,800 to $48,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Morgantown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Morgantown area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 0% below the West Virginia statewide estimate ($23,700 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Morgantown?
The BLS median is $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Morgantown?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,400 and premium work $24,800 to $29,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen 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 Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.