Bathroom remodel cost: national prices and local ranges
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- US range (45 sq ft)
- $4,700 – $23,300
- Per sq ft
- $100 – $500
- materials and labor
- Cheapest metro
- $11,600
- Jonesboro, AR
- Priciest metro
- $18,400
- Honolulu, HI
A bathroom remodel runs $4,700 to $23,300 nationally for 45 sq ft, or $100 to $500 per sq ft for materials and labor. Where you live moves that number a lot: across 300 metros the midpoint runs from $11,600 in Jonesboro, AR to $18,400 in Honolulu, HI.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in the US average, standard level
$10,300 to $17,700
About $220 to $380 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $7,700 |
| Labor | $5,450 | $9,400 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $10,300 | $17,700 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in the US
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,050 | $6,100 | $10,100 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $7,400 | $12,400 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 4% |
| Total | $4,700 | $14,000 | $23,300 | 100% |
What basic, standard and premium mean
Basic
$4,700 to $12,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,300 to $17,700
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,900 to $23,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
Cost by size and quality level
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,200 – $5,650 | $4,800 – $8,200 | $7,350 – $10,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,200 – $10,800 | $9,200 – $15,800 | $14,200 – $20,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,200 – $16,000 | $13,600 – $23,400 | $21,000 – $30,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,200 – $26,400 | $22,400 – $38,600 | $34,600 – $50,800 |
How a bathroom remodel job goes, step by step
- Decide scope and fixtures. A like-for-like refresh costs far less than moving the tub, toilet or vanity.
- Demolition and rough-in. Old fixtures and tile are removed; plumbing and electrical changes are made while walls are open.
- Waterproof, then tile. Moisture barrier in the shower area comes before any tile. Ventilation fans must be ducted outside.
- Fixtures, paint, and final inspection. Vanity, toilet, mirror and lighting go in last, then inspections.
What changes the price of a bathroom remodel
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Moving plumbing
Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in place keeps plumbing costs down. Moving them does not.
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
Permit
A bathroom remodel permit is $200-$800, more if you move walls (HomeGuide).
Wages behind the national estimate
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) do the largest share of the work, about 25% of the weighting. Their national median is $30.67 an hour. Among 300 metros with a published figure, the median runs from $22.17 in McAllen, TX to $51.71 in San Jose, CA, and the middle metro sits at $29.55. That ratio between the high and low end is 2.33 to 1, and it feeds straight into the labor line of the estimate.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $24.13 | $30.67 | $40.92 | $30.67 | 1.00 | US |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $29.12 | 1.00 | US |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $30.38 | 1.00 | US |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.81 | $28.33 | $35.69 | $28.33 | 1.00 | US |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.46 | $23.75 | $29.65 | $23.75 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
How much the price varies by city
The national midpoint of $14,000 hides a wide spread. 32 of 300 metros come in at least 10% higher and 63 at least 10% lower; 205 land in between. The cheapest, Jonesboro, is at $11,600, and the dearest, Honolulu, at $18,400. Half of all metros are above $13,400.
Most expensive metros for bathroom remodel
| Metro | Range | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $6,150 – $30,600 | $18,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,850 – $29,100 | $17,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 |
| Kahului, HI | $5,700 – $28,400 | $17,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,650 – $28,000 | $16,900 |
| Portland, OR | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 |
| Kennewick, WA | $5,600 – $27,900 | $16,700 |
| Boston, MA | $5,600 – $27,800 | $16,700 |
Least expensive metros for bathroom remodel
| Metro | Range | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 |
| Laredo, TX | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,700 |
| Little Rock, AR | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,800 |
| McAllen, TX | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 |
| Lubbock, TX | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 |
Bathroom remodel cost by state
| State | Range (45 sq ft) | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 |
| Alaska | $5,450 – $27,100 | $16,300 |
| Arizona | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 |
| Arkansas | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 |
| California | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,600 |
| Colorado | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 |
| Connecticut | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 |
| Delaware | $4,650 – $23,000 | $13,800 |
| District of Columbia | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 |
| Florida | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 |
| Georgia | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 |
| Hawaii | $5,950 – $29,600 | $17,800 |
| Idaho | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 |
| Illinois | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 |
| Indiana | $4,650 – $23,000 | $13,800 |
| Iowa | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 |
| Kansas | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,200 |
| Kentucky | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 |
| Louisiana | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 |
| Maine | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 |
| Maryland | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | $5,550 – $27,400 | $16,500 |
| Michigan | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 |
| Minnesota | $5,300 – $26,400 | $15,800 |
| Mississippi | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 |
| Missouri | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 |
| Montana | $4,900 – $24,200 | $14,600 |
| Nebraska | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 |
| Nevada | $4,750 – $23,400 | $14,100 |
| New Hampshire | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 |
| New Jersey | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 |
| New Mexico | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 |
| New York | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 |
| North Carolina | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 |
| North Dakota | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 |
| Ohio | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 |
| Oklahoma | $4,150 – $20,700 | $12,400 |
| Oregon | $5,400 – $26,800 | $16,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 |
| Rhode Island | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 |
| South Carolina | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 |
| South Dakota | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 |
| Tennessee | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 |
| Texas | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 |
| Utah | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 |
| Vermont | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 |
| Virginia | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 |
| Washington | $5,550 – $27,600 | $16,600 |
| West Virginia | $4,350 – $21,700 | $13,000 |
| Wisconsin | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 |
| Wyoming | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 |
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Bathroom remodel cost: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom?
$4,700 to $23,300 for 45 sq ft at national prices, including a permit of $200 to $800.
+What is the average cost per sq ft?
$100 to $500 per sq ft, materials and labor. The mid-range is about $300.
+How much does the price vary by city?
A lot. The most expensive metro we cover is 59% above the cheapest for the same 45 sq ft job. The cheapest is Jonesboro, AR; the priciest is Honolulu, HI.
+How much of the cost is labor?
About 53% at the national midpoint ($7,400). Materials are 43%.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn on a bathroom remodel job?
The national BLS median is $30.67 an hour for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, with the middle half earning $24.13 to $40.92. Local wages are what move this estimate from town to town.
+How much more does a premium bathroom remodel job cost than a basic one?
At the national level, basic runs $4,700 to $12,100 and premium $15,900 to $23,300 for 45 sq ft. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
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Largest metros: Bathroom remodel prices
- New York, NY$16,200 midpoint
- Los Angeles, CA$15,500 midpoint
- Chicago, IL$17,500 midpoint
- Dallas, TX$13,300 midpoint
- Houston, TX$13,200 midpoint
- Washington, DC$14,500 midpoint
- Philadelphia, PA$15,000 midpoint
- Atlanta, GA$13,300 midpoint
- Miami, FL$13,500 midpoint
- Boston, MA$16,700 midpoint
- Phoenix, AZ$13,500 midpoint
- San Francisco, CA$16,900 midpoint
- Seattle, WA$17,200 midpoint
- Minneapolis, MN$16,600 midpoint
- Detroit, MI$14,800 midpoint
- Riverside, CA$14,500 midpoint
- Denver, CO$14,500 midpoint
- San Diego, CA$15,700 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$12,700 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$12,600 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$12,700 midpoint
- Baltimore, MD$13,700 midpoint
- St. Louis, MO$15,200 midpoint
- Austin, TX$12,900 midpoint
- Portland, OR$16,800 midpoint
- Las Vegas, NV$14,100 midpoint
- San Jose, CA$17,100 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$12,500 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$14,600 midpoint
- Columbus, OH$13,600 midpoint
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 45% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range split for bathroom projects (50% labor, 45% materials, 5% permits and design). Their sample is their own guides, not a survey of contractors, so treat the split as approximate.