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 $4/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 $4/hr difference means $80K 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
80.8%
Top quartile: 92.7%
n=587 companies
SA Gross Margin
37.9%
Top quartile: 53%
n=259 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Raw median (incl. progress billers); ~7 days for post-completion invoicers
n=733 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
97.1%
Top quartile: 99.6%
n=963 companies
Quote Conversion
73.9%
Top quartile: 83.2%
n=794 companies
West Virginia Bill Rate
$75/hr
Top quartile: $96/hr
30+ West Virginia contractors estimated in market
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