Bathroom remodel cost in Florida
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,300
- Per sq ft
- $91 – $456
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 19
Across Florida, a bathroom remodel costs about $4,300 to $21,300 for 45 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $14,000. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $25.44 an hour in Florida (US: $30.67).
Inside Florida, the metros we cover range from $12,200 (Ocala) to $13,500 (Miami) 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 Florida (statewide), standard level
$9,400 to $16,200
About $200 to $346 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $7,550 |
| Labor | $4,650 | $8,050 |
| Permits and fees | $390 | $640 |
| Total | $9,400 | $16,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Florida
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $5,950 | $9,950 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,350 | $10,600 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $520 | $830 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,800 | $21,300 | 100% |
Why two Florida 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).
Wages behind the Florida number
Florida'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 $25.44 an hour, 17% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $30.20 an hour. About 29,260 work in the state. That is 29.5 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 $22.73 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $29.14 an hour. About 4,070 work in the state. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.98 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $28.79 an hour. About 39,300 work in the state. That is 39.6 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 $27.52 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $29.76 an hour. BLS counts 49,700 of them working in the state, 50.1 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 $23.54 an hour, which is 17% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.87 and $26.31 an hour. BLS counts 6,000 of them working in the state, 6.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.85 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.20 and $24.10 an hour. About 22,450 work in the state. That is 22.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($30.20 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.70) would take off about $170. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,929,860 jobs across Florida (May 2025), which is 6.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.70 | $25.44 | $30.20 | $30.67 | 0.83 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.27 | $22.73 | $29.14 | $26.77 | 0.85 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.41 | $23.98 | $28.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.91 | $27.52 | $29.76 | $30.38 | 0.91 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.87 | $23.54 | $26.31 | $28.33 | 0.83 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.20 | $22.85 | $24.10 | $23.75 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Florida versus the states around it
Florida ranks 41 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. Florida sits at $12,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 420 miles away | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +2% |
| South Carolina | 430 miles away | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −3% |
| Alabama | 480 miles away | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| North Carolina | 540 miles away | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Mississippi | 550 miles away | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −4% |
Other Florida jobs that often go with bathroom remodel
Each project weights the trades differently, so Florida's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen remodel is −4% and shower pan −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Basic, standard or premium: Florida 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
$4,300 to $11,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,400 to $16,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,500 to $21,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $9,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,400 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $19,000 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,650 – $14,700 | $12,400 – $21,400 | $19,200 – $28,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,300 – $24,100 | $20,400 – $35,300 | $31,600 – $46,400 |
Florida metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 19 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $12,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Naples, FL | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +2% |
| Palm Bay, FL | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | level |
| North Port, FL | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −1% |
| Sebastian, FL | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −1% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −1% |
| Crestview, FL | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −2% |
| Panama City, FL | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Tallahassee, FL | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Pensacola, FL | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −4% |
| Ocala, FL | $4,100 – $20,300 | $12,200 | −5% |
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Bathroom remodel in Florida: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Florida?
$4,300 to $21,300 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Florida can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Florida is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Ocala at about $12,200 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Miami at $13,500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Florida than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $12,800 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Florida?
About 49% ($6,350). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Florida?
The BLS statewide median is $25.44 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.70 to $30.20.
+Where does Florida rank for bathroom remodel costs?
41st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $12,800 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Florida?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,100 and premium work $14,500 to $21,300. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Florida
- Miami, FL$13,500 midpoint
- Naples, FL$13,100 midpoint
- Palm Bay, FL$12,900 midpoint
- Jacksonville, FL$12,800 midpoint
- North Port, FL$12,800 midpoint
- Punta Gorda, FL$12,700 midpoint
- Sebastian, FL$12,700 midpoint
- Port St. Lucie, FL$12,700 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$12,700 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$12,600 midpoint
- Crestview, FL$12,600 midpoint
- Cape Coral, FL$12,600 midpoint
- Gainesville, FL$12,500 midpoint
- Panama City, FL$12,400 midpoint
- Lakeland, FL$12,400 midpoint
- Deltona, FL$12,400 midpoint
- Tallahassee, FL$12,400 midpoint
- Pensacola, FL$12,300 midpoint
- Ocala, FL$12,200 midpoint
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.