Bathroom remodel cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,050 – $25,100
- Per sq ft
- $108 – $539
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #45
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Bridgeport, plan on $5,050 to $25,100 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $108 to $539 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $38.32 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 25% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$11,100 to $19,100
About $237 to $410 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $6,350 | $11,000 |
| Permits and fees | $410 | $660 |
| Total | $11,100 | $19,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,900 | $9,850 | 39% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $8,650 | $14,400 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $530 | $850 | 4% |
| Total | $5,050 | $15,100 | $25,100 | 100% |
Why Bridgeport prices look the way they do
Labor is 57% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bridgeport the blended ratio comes out at 1.16.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bridgeport metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,900, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (106.9) and land at $210 to $850.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Bridgeport. The wage table below marks each row.
Bridgeport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bridgeport 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
$5,050 to $13,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,100 to $19,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$17,100 to $25,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,350 – $6,100 | $5,150 – $8,850 | $7,950 – $11,600 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,550 – $11,700 | $9,900 – $17,100 | $15,300 – $22,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,700 – $17,300 | $14,600 – $25,300 | $22,600 – $33,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,000 – $28,500 | $24,100 – $41,600 | $37,300 – $54,800 |
Related projects, priced for Bridgeport
Because every project leans on different trades, Bridgeport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and window replacement +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bridgeport bid
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.
How Bridgeport compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. New York is the priciest of the group at $16,200. Waterbury is the cheapest at $14,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $5,050 – $25,100 | $15,100 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −2% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | level |
| New York, NY40 miles | $5,450 – $26,900 | $16,200 | +7% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | −1% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Bridgeport comes in at #45 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Bridgeport is 1% above the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | −1% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $5,000 – $24,700 | $14,800 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bridgeport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | −12% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | −8% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −18% |
Bridgeport labor market for bathroom remodel
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 Bridgeport is 1.16 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $38.32 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.22 and $46.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,000 of them working in the area, 24.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $31.53 an hour, which is 18% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.23 and $33.26 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 1.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $30.39 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.19 and $37.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 27.2 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 $38.25 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.16 and $49.33 an hour. About 1,630 work in the metro. That is 40.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bridgeport metro, so we used the Connecticut statewide median: $29.08 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $37.30 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.65 an hour, which is 21% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.24 and $37.51 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 11.9 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 ($46.99 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($29.22) it shrinks by about $550. The total moves by 3.5% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,180 jobs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. That makes it the 63rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $29.22 | $38.32 | $46.99 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $24.23 | $31.53 | $33.26 | $26.77 | 1.18 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $27.19 | $30.39 | $37.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.16 | $38.25 | $49.33 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.00 | $29.08 | $37.30 | $28.33 | 1.03 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $23.24 | $28.65 | $37.51 | $23.75 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Bridgeport?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,050 to $25,100 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,100 to $19,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Bridgeport?
About $108 to $539 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $210 to $850 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,800, which is 2% less than Bridgeport ($15,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $8,650 out of $15,100. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Bridgeport?
$6,700 to $33,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Bridgeport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $210 to $850 for fees in the Bridgeport area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 1% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($14,900 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $38.32 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.22 to $46.99.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Bridgeport?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,050 to $13,100 and premium work $17,100 to $25,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Bridgeport
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.