Bathroom remodel cost in Dothan, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,050 – $20,100
- Per sq ft
- $86.50 – $432
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Dothan homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $20,100 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $86.50 to $432 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Dothan is 14% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Dothan area, 23% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Dothan, AL, standard level
$8,850 to $15,300
About $190 to $328 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $7,350 |
| Permits and fees | $320 | $520 |
| Total | $8,850 | $15,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Dothan, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $5,800 | $9,650 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $420 | $670 | 3% |
| Total | $4,050 | $12,100 | $20,100 | 100% |
Why Dothan prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 25%, tile and stone setters at 25%, carpenters at 20%, electricians at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 10%. Weighted together, Dothan wages are 0.78 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dothan 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 (83.8) and land at $170 to $670.
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 Dothan. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Dothan
Because every project leans on different trades, Dothan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and kitchen cabinets −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −15% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Dothan
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dothan 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
$4,050 to $10,500
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,850 to $15,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,700 to $20,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,850 | $4,100 – $7,100 | $6,350 – $9,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,600 – $9,350 | $7,900 – $13,600 | $12,200 – $17,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,350 – $13,800 | $11,700 – $20,200 | $18,100 – $26,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,800 – $22,800 | $19,300 – $33,300 | $29,800 – $43,800 |
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 Dothan is 0.78 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $28.37 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 21.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dothan 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 $20.58 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.19 and $23.52 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 21.4 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 $22.90 an hour, 25% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.51 and $28.93 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 46.1 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 Dothan 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 $21.11 an hour, which is 11% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.38 and $24.34 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 11.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($20.02) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 2.4% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,720 jobs in the Dothan area. That makes it the 284th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $20.02 | $23.59 | $28.37 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $17.19 | $20.58 | $23.52 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $20.51 | $22.90 | $28.93 | $30.38 | 0.75 | 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% | $17.38 | $21.11 | $24.34 | $23.75 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
How Dothan compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $12,100 to $12,600 across Dothan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALthis page | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | |
| Panama City, FL70 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +3% |
| Crestview, FL70 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +5% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,500 | +4% |
| Auburn, AL85 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | +2% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | +2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Dothan comes in at #287 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Dothan is 4% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +6% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +5% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +6% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +5% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Dothan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dothan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +6% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +23% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | −4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dothan bid
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).
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
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Bathroom remodel in Dothan: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Dothan?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,050 to $20,100 in the Dothan area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,850 to $15,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Dothan?
About $86.50 to $432 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $670 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Dothan or Panama City?
Panama City is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 3% more than Dothan ($12,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dothan?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $5,800 out of $12,100. Materials are 49% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Dothan?
$5,350 to $26,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Dothan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $670 for fees in the Dothan area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dothan expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Alabama?
Dothan is 4% 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 Dothan?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Dothan area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.02 to $28.37.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Dothan?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $10,500 and premium work $13,700 to $20,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Dothan
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.