Bathroom remodel cost in Augusta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,350 – $21,600
- Per sq ft
- $93 – $464
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #179
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Augusta area: $4,350 to $21,600 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 7% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.29 an hour in the Augusta area, 14% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Augusta, GA, standard level
$9,550 to $16,400
About $204 to $353 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,900 | $8,450 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $9,550 | $16,400 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Augusta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $6,700 | $11,100 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $740 | 4% |
| Total | $4,350 | $13,000 | $21,600 | 100% |
Where the Augusta price comes from
Labor is 51% 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 Augusta the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Augusta is at 96.3 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 91.9: $180 to $740.
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 Augusta. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Augusta
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Augusta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−4%) and shower pan lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
Why two Augusta quotes can differ
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.
Who does the work: Augusta 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 Augusta the blend is 0.90.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $26.29 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $30.94 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 23.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $32.50 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 35.8 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 $28.69 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.98 and $36.30 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 37.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta 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.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $19.75 an hour, 17% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.85 and $22.62 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 6.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Augusta-Richmond County has 231,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 106th 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% | $22.26 | $26.29 | $30.94 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.66 | $28.33 | $32.50 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.98 | $28.69 | $36.30 | $30.38 | 0.94 | 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% | $17.85 | $19.75 | $22.62 | $23.75 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Augusta
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Augusta. 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
$4,350 to $11,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,550 to $16,400
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,700 to $21,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,250 | $4,450 – $7,650 | $6,850 – $10,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,900 – $10,100 | $8,500 – $14,700 | $13,100 – $19,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,750 – $14,900 | $12,600 – $21,700 | $19,500 – $28,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,450 – $24,500 | $20,800 – $35,800 | $32,100 – $47,200 |
Augusta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $12,300 to $13,000 across Augusta and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −3% |
| Greenville, SC90 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −5% |
| Spartanburg, SC95 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −4% |
| Hilton Head, SC100 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Augusta ranks #179 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Augusta is 1% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −5% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Augusta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +17% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $4,600 – $22,900 | $13,700 | +6% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −2% |
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Bathroom remodel in Augusta: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Augusta?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,350 to $21,600 in the Augusta area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,550 to $16,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Augusta?
About $93 to $464 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Augusta or Columbia?
Columbia is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 4% less than Augusta ($13,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Augusta?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,700 out of $13,000. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Augusta?
$5,750 to $28,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Augusta?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $740 for fees in the Augusta area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Augusta expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Augusta is 1% 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 Augusta?
The BLS median is $26.29 an hour in the Augusta area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.26 to $30.94.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Augusta?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $11,300 and premium work $14,700 to $21,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Augusta
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.