BLS wage data says plumbers in Kentucky earn $27.16/hr. That's 15.7% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$27.16
Customer Rate
$69–$94/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Kentucky
National Avg
Kentucky labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | Kentucky Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $127–$253 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $169–$422 |
| Faucet replacement | $127–$295 |
| Garbage disposal install | $169–$380 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $675–$1687 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1265–$2952 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $253–$1265 |
| Sewer line repair | $1265–$4217 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $1687–$4217 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Kentucky BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Kentucky (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Kentucky (KY). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Kentucky typically charge between $69 and $94 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Kentucky are 15.7% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Kentucky is $27.16, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($27.16/hr in Kentucky), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $69–$94/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Kentucky can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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