Bathroom remodel cost in Pensacola, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,150 – $20,500
- Per sq ft
- $87.50 – $438
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #271
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Pensacola area: $4,150 to $20,500 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.88 an hour in the Pensacola area, 22% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Pensacola, FL, standard level
$9,050 to $15,600
About $193 to $333 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $7,550 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $610 |
| Total | $9,050 | $15,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Pensacola, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $6,000 | $9,950 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $490 | $780 | 4% |
| Total | $4,150 | $12,300 | $20,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Pensacola 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, Pensacola wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Pensacola is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,850 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.7: $200 to $780.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Pensacola
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pensacola. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,150 to $10,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,050 to $15,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,000 to $20,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,000 | $4,250 – $7,250 | $6,500 – $9,550 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,550 | $8,100 – $13,900 | $12,500 – $18,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,450 – $14,100 | $11,900 – $20,600 | $18,400 – $27,100 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,950 – $23,200 | $19,600 – $33,900 | $30,300 – $44,600 |
Related projects, priced for Pensacola
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pensacola wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and shower pan lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Pensacola against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Pensacola. Dothan is the lowest at about $12,100 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FLthis page | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | |
| Daphne, AL35 miles | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | +1% |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +3% |
| Mobile, AL60 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +3% |
| Panama City, FL95 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Dothan, AL110 miles | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Pensacola ranks #271 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pensacola is 4% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +9% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +3% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +3% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | +4% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pensacola against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +3% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $5,150 – $25,600 | $15,400 | +25% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,700 – $23,200 | $14,000 | +13% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +23% |
Who does the work: Pensacola trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Pensacola the blend is 0.81.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $23.88 an hour, 22% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $29.73 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 34.1 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 $21.40 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.48 and $25.00 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 3.1 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 $23.04 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.22 and $27.44 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 34.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.28 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $28.88 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 50.9 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 $22.59 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $17.41 and $26.77 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 7.3 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 $22.09 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.12 and $22.92 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 22.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $350 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent has 190,480 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 121st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.76 | $23.88 | $29.73 | $30.67 | 0.78 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $16.48 | $21.40 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.22 | $23.04 | $27.44 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.23 | $24.28 | $28.88 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.41 | $22.59 | $26.77 | $28.33 | 0.80 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.12 | $22.09 | $22.92 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Why two Pensacola 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 Pensacola: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Pensacola?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,150 to $20,500 in the Pensacola area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,050 to $15,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Pensacola?
About $87.50 to $438 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $780 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Pensacola or Daphne?
Daphne is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,500, which is 1% more than Pensacola ($12,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pensacola?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $12,300. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Pensacola?
$5,450 to $27,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Pensacola?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $780 for fees in the Pensacola area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pensacola expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Pensacola is 4% below 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 Pensacola?
The BLS median is $23.88 an hour in the Pensacola area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.76 to $29.73.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Pensacola?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $10,700 and premium work $14,000 to $20,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Pensacola
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.