West Virginia — Level Index
How do West Virginia contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 30+ West Virginia contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
West Virginia contractors bill $15/hr below the national median
West Virginia's low cost of living keeps contractor rates among the lowest nationally. However, chemical plant and energy facility work in the Kanawha Valley offers premium rates that significantly exceed the state median.
For a 10-tech shop, that $15/hr difference means $300K per year in lost revenue compared to the national median.
West Virginia Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$75/hr
75th Percentile
$96/hr
Top 10%
$120/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your West Virginia business falls depends on your specific operations. See the full national breakdown.
Collection Rate
85.1%
Top quartile: 92.7%
464 companies
SA Gross Margin
43.8%
Top quartile: 68.8%
103 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Top quartile: -4 days (progress billing)
555 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
96.7%
Top quartile: 99.6%
654 companies
Quote Conversion
73%
Top quartile: 81.3%
409 companies
West Virginia Bill Rate
$75/hr
Top quartile: $96/hr
30 companies
Top Trades in West Virginia
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