Bathroom remodel cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,250 – $21,000
- Per sq ft
- $90 – $450
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 9
Alabama prices for bathroom remodel: $4,250 to $21,000 for 45 sq ft, or $90 to $450 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 10% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $28.21 an hour.
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $12,100 (Dothan) to $12,800 (Decatur) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$9,250 to $16,000
About $198 to $342 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $8,000 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,250 | $16,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,300 | $10,500 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $710 | 4% |
| Total | $4,250 | $12,600 | $21,000 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Alabama prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,250 to $10,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,250 to $16,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,300 to $21,000
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,050 | $4,300 – $7,400 | $6,600 – $9,700 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,800 – $9,750 | $8,250 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,600 – $14,400 | $12,200 – $21,100 | $18,900 – $27,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,200 – $23,800 | $20,200 – $34,800 | $31,100 – $45,700 |
Alabama versus the states around it
Alabama ranks 46 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for bathroom remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $17,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $11,700, both for 45 sq ft at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $12,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +4% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −3% |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +1% |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −1% |
Wages behind the Alabama number
Alabama's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.85 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $28.21 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.63 and $31.12 an hour. About 6,950 work in the state. That is 32.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $21.54 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.86 an hour. About 260 work in the state. That is 1.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.18 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.43 and $27.11 an hour. About 5,560 work in the state. That is 26.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.78 an hour, which is 12% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.17 and $30.98 an hour. BLS counts 10,900 of them working in the state, 51.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.08 an hour, which is 19% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $20.04 and $24.75 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the state, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.12 an hour, 11% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $24.24 an hour. About 1,570 work in the state. That is 7.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($31.12 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.63) would take off about $340. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.63 | $28.21 | $31.12 | $30.67 | 0.92 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.43 | $23.18 | $27.11 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.17 | $26.78 | $30.98 | $30.38 | 0.88 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $20.04 | $23.08 | $24.75 | $28.33 | 0.81 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.00 | $21.12 | $24.24 | $23.75 | 0.89 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Alabama
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alabama's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen remodel is −6% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Why two Alabama quotes can differ
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).
Bathroom remodel cost by metro in Alabama
5 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $12,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (45 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +2% |
| Birmingham, AL | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −3% |
| Dothan, AL | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −4% |
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Bathroom remodel in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Alabama?
$4,250 to $21,000 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Dothan at about $12,100 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Decatur at $12,800.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $12,600 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 50% ($6,300). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $28.21 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.63 to $31.12.
+Where does Alabama rank for bathroom remodel costs?
46th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $12,600 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Alabama?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $10,900 and premium work $14,300 to $21,000. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Alabama
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.