BLS wage data says cleaners in West Virginia earn $12.37/hr. That's 18.5% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$12.37
Customer Rate
$26–$36/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
West Virginia
National Avg
West Virginia labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | West Virginia Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $82–$147 |
| Deep cleaning | $163–$326 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $204–$408 |
| Recurring weekly service | $65–$122 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $122–$285 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $285–$652 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$0 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $20–$61 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $3–$7 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using West Virginia BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for West Virginia (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for West Virginia (WV). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in West Virginia typically charge between $26 and $36 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in West Virginia are 18.5% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in West Virginia is $12.37, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($12.37/hr in West Virginia), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $26–$36/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within West Virginia 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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