BLS wage data says plumbers in Mississippi earn $25.65/hr. That's 20.3% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$25.65
Customer Rate
$65–$88/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Mississippi
National Avg
Mississippi labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | Mississippi Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $119–$239 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $159–$398 |
| Faucet replacement | $119–$279 |
| Garbage disposal install | $159–$358 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $637–$1593 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1195–$2788 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $239–$1195 |
| Sewer line repair | $1195–$3983 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $1593–$3983 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Mississippi BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
Pre-loaded with Mississippi rates. Enter your job's square footage and type to get a starting price.
Estimated per-job price for Mississippi (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Mississippi (MS). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in Mississippi typically charge between $65 and $88 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in Mississippi are 20.3% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Mississippi is $25.65, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($25.65/hr in Mississippi), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $65–$88/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Mississippi 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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