Bathroom remodel cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,200 – $20,800
- Per sq ft
- $89 – $445
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #246
- 1 = most expensive
Daphne homeowners pay roughly $4,200 to $20,800 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $89 to $445 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Daphne is 11% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.44 an hour in the Daphne area, 11% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Daphne, AL, standard level
$9,150 to $15,800
About $196 to $338 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $7,800 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $590 |
| Total | $9,150 | $15,800 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $6,150 | $10,300 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $760 | 4% |
| Total | $4,200 | $12,500 | $20,800 | 100% |
Where the Daphne price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Daphne is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Daphne metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.7) and land at $190 to $760.
Data note: 35% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Daphne. The wage table below marks each row.
How Daphne compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Mobile is the priciest of the group at $12,700. Hattiesburg is the cheapest at $11,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +2% |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −1% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −5% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Daphne comes in at #246 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Daphne is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +2% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +2% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Daphne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +8% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | +18% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −1% |
Related projects, priced for Daphne
Because every project leans on different trades, Daphne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and kitchen cabinets −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −10% |
Daphne: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Daphne wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,200 to $10,800
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,150 to $15,800
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,100 to $20,800
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,050 | $4,300 – $7,350 | $6,600 – $9,650 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,750 – $9,650 | $8,200 – $14,100 | $12,600 – $18,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,550 – $14,300 | $12,100 – $20,900 | $18,700 – $27,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,100 – $23,600 | $19,900 – $34,400 | $30,800 – $45,300 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Daphne is 0.83 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $27.44 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $29.72 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 37.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Daphne metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.54 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.86 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.41 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 31.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.44 an hour, 20% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $30.42 an hour. About 410 work in the metro. That is 47.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Daphne metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $23.08 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.04 and $24.75 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.85 an hour, which is 12% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.37 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 13.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 1.1% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 87,120 jobs in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area. That makes it the 225th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.81 | $27.44 | $29.72 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.78 | $24.44 | $30.42 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| 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 | $20.85 | $25.37 | $23.75 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Daphne
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.
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Bathroom remodel in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Daphne?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,200 to $20,800 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,150 to $15,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Daphne?
About $89 to $445 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $760 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 2% more than Daphne ($12,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,150 out of $12,500. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Daphne?
$5,550 to $27,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $760 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($12,600 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Daphne?
The BLS median is $27.44 an hour in the Daphne area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $29.72.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Daphne?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $10,800 and premium work $14,100 to $20,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Daphne
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.