Bathroom remodel cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,400
- Per sq ft
- $91.50 – $457
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #199
- 1 = most expensive
Jacksonville homeowners pay roughly $4,300 to $21,400 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $91.50 to $457 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jacksonville is 8% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.33 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$9,450 to $16,300
About $201 to $348 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $8,250 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $9,450 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $6,500 | $10,800 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,800 | $21,400 | 100% |
Where the Jacksonville price comes from
Labor is 51% 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 Jacksonville the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jacksonville metro is 96.2 (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 (99.5) and land at $200 to $800.
Cost by quality level and size in Jacksonville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jacksonville 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
$4,300 to $11,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,450 to $16,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,600 to $21,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,800 – $9,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,450 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,700 | $12,500 – $21,500 | $19,200 – $28,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,350 – $24,200 | $20,500 – $35,400 | $31,700 – $46,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Jacksonville
Because every project leans on different trades, Jacksonville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
How Jacksonville 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 $12,200 to $12,900 across Jacksonville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $4,100 – $20,300 | $12,200 | −5% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Jacksonville comes in at #199 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Jacksonville is 0% above the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Jacksonville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +15% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
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 Jacksonville is 0.88 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.33 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $30.74 an hour. BLS counts 2,380 of them working in the area, 31.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $21.84 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.49 and $27.41 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.30 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. BLS counts 2,500 of them working in the area, 32.6 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 $28.02 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.90 and $29.54 an hour. About 4,990 work in the metro. That is 65.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.92 an hour, 16% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $27.11 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 7.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.09 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $26.91 an hour. BLS counts 1,420 of them working in the area, 18.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.74 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($22.89) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 1.1% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 765,930 jobs in the Jacksonville area. That makes it the 39th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.89 | $28.33 | $30.74 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.49 | $21.84 | $27.41 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.90 | $28.02 | $29.54 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.13 | $23.92 | $27.11 | $28.33 | 0.84 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.63 | $23.09 | $26.91 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Why two Jacksonville quotes can differ
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 Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Jacksonville?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,400 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,450 to $16,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Jacksonville?
About $91.50 to $457 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $800 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,200, which is 5% less than Jacksonville ($12,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,500 out of $12,800. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$5,700 to $28,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Jacksonville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $800 for fees in the Jacksonville area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 0% above the Florida statewide estimate ($12,800 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.89 to $30.74.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Jacksonville?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,100 and premium work $14,600 to $21,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Jacksonville
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.