Bathroom remodel cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,350 – $21,500
- Per sq ft
- $92 – $460
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Savannah, GA usually costs $4,350 to $21,500 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $92 to $460 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,100 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.10 an hour in the Savannah area, 5% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Savannah, GA, standard level
$9,450 to $16,300
About $202 to $350 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $8,300 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $590 |
| Total | $9,450 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,550 | $10,900 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $480 | $760 | 4% |
| Total | $4,350 | $12,900 | $21,500 | 100% |
Why Savannah prices look the way they do
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, Savannah wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Savannah 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 95.2: $190 to $760.
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 Savannah. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Savannah 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.
What local crews earn in Savannah
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 Savannah the blend is 0.88.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.10 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $35.23 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 19.2 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 Savannah 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 $21.59 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $26.34 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 16.6 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 $28.09 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $31.63 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 32.8 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 Savannah 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 $22.14 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.79 and $23.93 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 5.5 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 $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $430. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Savannah has 198,360 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 116th 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% | $22.04 | $29.10 | $35.23 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.51 | $21.59 | $26.34 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.84 | $28.09 | $31.63 | $30.38 | 0.92 | 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% | $17.79 | $22.14 | $23.93 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Savannah
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Savannah wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Savannah: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Savannah. 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 $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,450 to $16,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,600 to $21,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,600 | $6,800 – $9,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $10,000 | $8,450 – $14,600 | $13,000 – $19,200 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,800 | $12,500 – $21,600 | $19,300 – $28,400 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,400 – $24,300 | $20,600 – $35,500 | $31,800 – $46,800 |
Savannah against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Savannah. Columbia is the lowest at about $12,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | level |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +2% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Savannah ranks #191 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Savannah is 2% 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% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +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 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | +8% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | +14% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +17% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
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Bathroom remodel in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Savannah?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,350 to $21,500 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,450 to $16,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Savannah?
About $92 to $460 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $760 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 3% less than Savannah ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $12,900. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Savannah?
$5,700 to $28,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Savannah?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $760 for fees in the Savannah area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 2% 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 Savannah?
The BLS median is $29.10 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.04 to $35.23.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Savannah?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $11,200 and premium work $14,600 to $21,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Savannah
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.