Bathroom remodel cost in North Port, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,300
- Per sq ft
- $91 – $456
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in North Port, plan on $4,300 to $21,300 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $91 to $456 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.96 an hour in the North Port area, 9% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in North Port, FL, standard level
$9,400 to $16,200
About $201 to $346 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $8,200 |
| Permits and fees | $390 | $630 |
| Total | $9,400 | $16,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in North Port, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $6,450 | $10,800 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $510 | $820 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,800 | $21,300 | 100% |
What is behind the North Port number
Labor is 50% 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 North Port the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the North Port 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 (102.4) and land at $200 to $820.
Is North Port cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. North Port is the priciest of the group. Lakeland is the cheapest at $12,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FLthis page | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL40 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL55 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL60 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Lakeland, FL60 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Orlando, FL100 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, North Port comes in at #205 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, North Port 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 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $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 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like North Port's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is North Port against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −7% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | +19% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +17% |
Why two North Port quotes can differ
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).
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
North Port 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 North Port is 0.87 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $27.96 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $30.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 40.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $21.94 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $28.96 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 8.2 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 $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.52 and $29.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the area, 55.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.97 an hour, 18% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $29.49 an hour. About 1,620 work in the metro. That is 47.7 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 $24.25 an hour, 14% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $27.98 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 7.4 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 $23.30 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $23.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 30.6 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 ($30.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($23.15) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 1.0% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 339,940 jobs in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area. That makes it the 75th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.15 | $27.96 | $30.15 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.90 | $21.94 | $28.96 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.52 | $25.00 | $29.78 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.55 | $24.97 | $29.49 | $30.38 | 0.82 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.21 | $24.25 | $27.98 | $28.33 | 0.86 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.83 | $23.30 | $23.89 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Related projects, priced for North Port
Because every project leans on different trades, North Port's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −5% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in North Port
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for North Port 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
$9,400 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 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,700 | $12,400 – $21,400 | $19,200 – $28,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,300 – $24,200 | $20,400 – $35,300 | $31,600 – $46,400 |
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Bathroom remodel in North Port: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in North Port?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,300 in the North Port area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,400 to $16,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in North Port?
About $91 to $456 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $820 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in North Port or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 1% less than North Port ($12,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in North Port?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,450 out of $12,800. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in North Port?
$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 North Port?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $820 for fees in the North Port area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is North Port expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
North Port 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 North Port?
The BLS median is $27.96 an hour in the North Port area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $30.15.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in North Port?
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 near North Port
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.