Bathroom remodel cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,450 – $22,200
- Per sq ft
- $95 – $475
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #156
- 1 = most expensive
Atlanta homeowners pay roughly $4,450 to $22,200 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $95 to $475 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Atlanta is 5% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.07 an hour in the Atlanta area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$9,800 to $16,900
About $209 to $361 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $7,750 |
| Labor | $4,950 | $8,500 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $9,800 | $16,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,050 | $6,100 | $10,200 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $6,700 | $11,200 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 4% |
| Total | $4,450 | $13,300 | $22,200 | 100% |
Where the Atlanta price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.07 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Atlanta is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlanta metro is 100.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $6,100, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) and land at $200 to $800.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Atlanta. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Atlanta?
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlanta's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −2% and kitchen cabinets −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,900 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
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 Atlanta is 0.91 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.07 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $34.59 an hour. BLS counts 5,470 of them working in the area, 18.9 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 Atlanta 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 $24.37 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.29 an hour. BLS counts 6,380 of them working in the area, 22.1 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 $28.20 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.94 an hour. About 13,430 work in the metro. That is 46.5 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 $28.69 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $26.47 and $29.83 an hour. About 490 work in the metro. That is 1.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.83 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $25.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 4.6 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 ($34.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($22.09) it shrinks by about $360. The total moves by 3.0% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,889,670 jobs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. That makes it the 8th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.09 | $28.07 | $34.59 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.71 | $24.37 | $28.29 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.51 | $28.20 | $37.94 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $26.47 | $28.69 | $29.83 | $28.33 | 1.01 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.31 | $23.83 | $25.99 | $23.75 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Atlanta bid
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
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.
Atlanta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlanta 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
$4,450 to $11,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,800 to $16,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,100 to $22,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,100 – $5,400 | $4,550 – $7,850 | $7,000 – $10,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,000 – $10,300 | $8,750 – $15,100 | $13,500 – $19,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,900 – $15,300 | $12,900 – $22,300 | $19,900 – $29,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,700 – $25,100 | $21,300 – $36,700 | $32,900 – $48,300 |
Atlanta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Atlanta. Macon is the lowest at about $12,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −5% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −5% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −7% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −7% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −2% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlanta comes in at #156 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −5% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlanta's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | +12% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +1% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $4,900 – $24,200 | $14,500 | +9% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,600 – $27,800 | $16,700 | +25% |
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Bathroom remodel in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Atlanta?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,450 to $22,200 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,800 to $16,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Atlanta?
About $95 to $475 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 Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 5% less than Atlanta ($13,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,700 out of $13,300. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Atlanta?
$5,900 to $29,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 2% above 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 Atlanta?
The BLS median is $28.07 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.09 to $34.59.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Atlanta?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $11,600 and premium work $15,100 to $22,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Atlanta
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.