Bathroom remodel cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,200 – $20,900
- Per sq ft
- $89.50 – $448
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #242
- 1 = most expensive
Albany homeowners pay roughly $4,200 to $20,900 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $89.50 to $448 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Albany is 11% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $22.93 an hour in the Albany area, 25% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Albany, GA, standard level
$9,200 to $15,900
About $197 to $340 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $540 |
| Total | $9,200 | $15,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $700 | 3% |
| Total | $4,200 | $12,500 | $20,900 | 100% |
Where the Albany price comes from
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 Albany the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albany metro is 96.3 (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 (87.7) and land at $180 to $700.
Data note: 35% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Albany. The wage table below marks each row.
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Albany
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.
Related projects, priced for Albany
Because every project leans on different trades, Albany's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and kitchen cabinets −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,200 | −19% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Albany: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albany 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
$4,200 to $10,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,200 to $15,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,200 to $20,900
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,050 | $4,250 – $7,350 | $6,600 – $9,650 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,750 – $9,700 | $8,200 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,550 – $14,400 | $12,200 – $21,000 | $18,800 – $27,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,150 – $23,700 | $20,000 – $34,600 | $30,900 – $45,500 |
Albany against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Warner Robins is the priciest of the group at $13,000. Dothan is the cheapest at $12,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,500 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −2% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −4% |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −1% |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Albany comes in at #242 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Albany is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Albany's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +6% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +7% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $4,800 – $23,700 | $14,300 | +14% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
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 Albany is 0.84 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $22.93 an hour, which is 25% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $28.86 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 24.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Albany metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $23.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.57 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.46 an hour, which is 37% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.38 and $23.55 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 13.7 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 $27.00 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $34.29 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 51.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Albany metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $28.01 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.62 and $29.83 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.58 an hour, which is 25% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $33.00 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($18.84) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 2.9% or 2.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 58,390 jobs in the Albany area. That makes it the 293rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $18.84 | $22.93 | $28.86 | $30.67 | 0.75 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $17.38 | $18.46 | $23.55 | $29.12 | 0.63 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.75 | $27.00 | $34.29 | $30.38 | 0.89 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $24.62 | $28.01 | $29.83 | $28.33 | 0.99 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.26 | $29.58 | $33.00 | $23.75 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Albany?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,200 to $20,900 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,200 to $15,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Albany?
About $89.50 to $448 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,000, which is 3% more than Albany ($12,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,500. Materials are 47% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Albany?
$5,550 to $27,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $700 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 4% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($13,100 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $22.93 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $28.86.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Albany?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $10,900 and premium work $14,200 to $20,900. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Albany
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.