Bathroom remodel cost in Miami, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,550 – $22,400
- Per sq ft
- $95.50 – $478
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #144
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Miami, plan on $4,550 to $22,400 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $95.50 to $478 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.77 an hour in the Miami area, 9% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Miami, FL, standard level
$9,900 to $17,000
About $210 to $363 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $7,950 |
| Labor | $4,850 | $8,350 |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $710 |
| Total | $9,900 | $17,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Miami, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $6,300 | $10,500 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,600 | $11,000 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $570 | $910 | 4% |
| Total | $4,550 | $13,500 | $22,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Miami number
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, Miami wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Miami metro is 103.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $6,300, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (114.2) and land at $230 to $910.
Miami: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Miami 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
$4,550 to $11,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,900 to $17,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,300 to $22,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,450 | $4,650 – $7,950 | $7,150 – $10,500 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,050 – $10,400 | $8,850 – $15,200 | $13,600 – $20,000 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,950 – $15,400 | $13,000 – $22,500 | $20,100 – $29,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,800 – $25,300 | $21,400 – $37,000 | $33,100 – $48,700 |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Miami
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.
Miami against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group. Cape Coral is the cheapest at $12,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLthis page | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | |
| Naples, FL55 miles | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −3% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL80 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Cape Coral, FL100 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −6% |
| Punta Gorda, FL110 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Sebastian, FL110 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Miami comes in at #144 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Miami is 5% above the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | −5% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −5% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −6% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Miami's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Miami against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | −1% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,600 – $27,800 | $16,700 | +24% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | +11% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | level |
What nearby projects cost in Miami
Because every project leans on different trades, Miami's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs +1% and kitchen backsplash −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,750 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $13,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Miami 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 Miami is 0.89 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $27.77 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $30.75 an hour. BLS counts 5,930 of them working in the area, 21.0 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 $23.22 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $30.47 an hour. BLS counts 950 of them working in the area, 3.4 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 $24.79 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.32 an hour. BLS counts 10,100 of them working in the area, 35.8 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 $28.19 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $30.40 an hour. About 12,990 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.12 an hour, 15% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $28.00 an hour. About 1,300 work in the metro. That is 4.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. BLS counts 6,210 of them working in the area, 22.0 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 ($30.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($22.86) it shrinks by about $300. The total moves by 1.3% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,819,940 jobs in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. That makes it the 9th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.81% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.86 | $27.77 | $30.75 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.80 | $23.22 | $30.47 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.65 | $24.79 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.59 | $28.19 | $30.40 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.10 | $24.12 | $28.00 | $28.33 | 0.85 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.38 | $23.31 | $27.26 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Miami: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Miami?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,550 to $22,400 in the Miami area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,900 to $17,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Miami?
About $95.50 to $478 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $230 to $910 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Miami or Naples?
Naples is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,100, which is 3% less than Miami ($13,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Miami?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,600 out of $13,500. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Miami?
$5,950 to $29,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Miami?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $230 to $910 for fees in the Miami area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Miami expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Miami is 5% 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 Miami?
The BLS median is $27.77 an hour in the Miami area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.86 to $30.75.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Miami?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $11,700 and premium work $15,300 to $22,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Miami
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.