Bathroom remodel cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,650 – $23,000
- Per sq ft
- $98.50 – $492
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Delaware? Plan on $4,650 to $23,000 for 45 sq ft. Wages (1.00x the US blend), materials (price index 96.2) and permit costs (99.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Estimate your bathroom remodel cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$10,100 to $17,500
About $217 to $374 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,450 | $9,450 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $10,100 | $17,500 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,500 | $7,450 | $12,400 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 4% |
| Total | $4,650 | $13,800 | $23,000 | 100% |
Why two Delaware 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).
Delaware against its neighbors
Delaware ranks 26 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. Delaware sits at $13,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 | +14% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | +6% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | +15% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 | +14% |
Wages behind the Delaware number
Delaware'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 1.00 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $31.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.93 and $37.42 an hour. About 1,590 work in the state. That is 32.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for Delaware, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $28.46 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $36.24 an hour. About 2,250 work in the state. That is 46.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.63 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $43.52 an hour. BLS counts 2,260 of them working in the state, 46.6 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 $24.12 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $29.46 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the state, 7.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.14 an hour, 18% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $24.36 and $29.66 an hour. About 480 work in the state. That is 9.9 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 ($37.42 an hour) would add about $380 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.93) would take off about $370. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $24.93 | $31.11 | $37.42 | $30.67 | 1.01 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.35 | $28.46 | $36.24 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.10 | $30.63 | $43.52 | $30.38 | 1.01 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.80 | $24.12 | $29.46 | $28.33 | 0.85 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $24.36 | $28.14 | $29.66 | $23.75 | 1.18 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Bathroom remodel cost by metro in Delaware
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | −4% |
Basic, standard or premium: Delaware 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
$4,650 to $12,000
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,100 to $17,500
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,600 to $23,000
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,550 | $4,700 – $8,100 | $7,250 – $10,600 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,150 – $10,700 | $9,050 – $15,600 | $13,900 – $20,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,100 – $15,800 | $13,400 – $23,100 | $20,600 – $30,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,000 – $26,000 | $22,000 – $38,000 | $34,000 – $50,000 |
Related projects, priced for Delaware
Each project weights the trades differently, so Delaware's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is −1% and kitchen remodel −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,700 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −2% |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $10,100 to $17,500 for Delaware is attached.
A detailed PDF report of this estimate, $9
The report lays out the bathroom remodel numbers for Delaware line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Bathroom remodel in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Delaware?
$4,650 to $23,000 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Dover at about $13,200 (midpoint, 45 sq ft).
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $13,800 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 54% ($7,450). Materials are 42%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $31.11 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.93 to $37.42.
+Where does Delaware rank for bathroom remodel costs?
26th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $13,800 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Delaware?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,650 to $12,000 and premium work $15,600 to $23,000. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Delaware
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.