Bathroom remodel cost in Port St. Lucie, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,250 – $21,100
- Per sq ft
- $90 – $450
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #227
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Port St. Lucie area: $4,250 to $21,100 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 10% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.52 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, 20% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Port St. Lucie, FL, standard level
$9,300 to $16,000
About $198 to $342 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,650 | $8,000 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $9,300 | $16,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Port St. Lucie, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,300 | $10,500 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 4% |
| Total | $4,250 | $12,700 | $21,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Port St. Lucie 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, Port St. Lucie wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Port St. Lucie 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 100.2: $200 to $800.
Specs and site conditions that change a Port St. Lucie bid
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.
Who does the work: Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie the blend is 0.85.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $24.52 an hour, 20% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.93 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 42.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $23.30 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $31.28 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 9.4 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 $23.38 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.65 and $28.14 an hour. About 1,060 work in the metro. That is 62.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.14 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $29.43 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 64.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.33 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.07 and $28.05 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 5.9 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 $22.95 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $24.38 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 32.2 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 $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Port St. Lucie has 170,820 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 137th 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% | $21.67 | $24.52 | $29.93 | $30.67 | 0.80 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.57 | $23.30 | $31.28 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $20.65 | $23.38 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.97 | $28.14 | $29.43 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.07 | $23.33 | $28.05 | $28.33 | 0.82 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.03 | $22.95 | $24.38 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Port St. Lucie
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Port St. Lucie wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Port St. Lucie: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Port St. Lucie. 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
$4,250 to $11,000
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,300 to $16,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,300 to $21,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,100 | $4,350 – $7,450 | $6,700 – $9,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,800 – $9,800 | $8,300 – $14,300 | $12,800 – $18,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,600 – $14,500 | $12,300 – $21,200 | $18,900 – $27,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,200 – $23,900 | $20,200 – $34,800 | $31,200 – $45,800 |
Is Port St. Lucie cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Port St. Lucie. Lakeland is the lowest at about $12,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FLthis page | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | |
| Sebastian, FL35 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL75 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +2% |
| Miami, FL80 miles | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +6% |
| Lakeland, FL90 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −2% |
| Naples, FL95 miles | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +4% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Port St. Lucie ranks #227 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Port St. Lucie is 1% 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 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Port St. Lucie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +15% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | +8% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +15% |
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Bathroom remodel in Port St. Lucie: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Port St. Lucie?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,250 to $21,100 in the Port St. Lucie area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,300 to $16,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Port St. Lucie?
About $90 to $450 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 Port St. Lucie or Sebastian?
Sebastian is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 0% more than Port St. Lucie ($12,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Port St. Lucie?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,300 out of $12,700. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Port St. Lucie?
$5,600 to $27,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Port St. Lucie expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Port St. Lucie is 1% 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 Port St. Lucie?
The BLS median is $24.52 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.67 to $29.93.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Port St. Lucie?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $11,000 and premium work $14,300 to $21,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Port St. Lucie
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.