Bathroom remodel cost in Warner Robins, 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
- $92.50 – $463
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Warner Robins homeowners pay roughly $4,350 to $21,600 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $92.50 to $463 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Warner Robins is 7% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.13 an hour in the Warner Robins area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Warner Robins, GA, standard level
$9,500 to $16,400
About $204 to $352 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,850 | $8,400 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $9,500 | $16,400 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Warner Robins, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,650 | $11,100 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 4% |
| Total | $4,350 | $13,000 | $21,600 | 100% |
Where the Warner Robins price comes from
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, Warner Robins wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Warner Robins 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 (93.8) and land at $190 to $750.
Data note: 45% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Warner Robins. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Warner Robins quotes can differ
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.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Is Warner Robins cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $13,300 across Warner Robins and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GAthis page | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | |
| Macon, GA25 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −5% |
| Albany, GA65 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,500 | −3% |
| Columbus, GA65 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −5% |
| Atlanta, GA95 miles | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +3% |
| Athens, GA105 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Warner Robins comes in at #185 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Warner Robins is 1% 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 | +3% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | level |
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Warner Robins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Warner Robins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +12% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | +17% |
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $5,250 – $26,100 | $15,700 | +21% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $4,050 – $20,000 | $12,000 | −7% |
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 Warner Robins is 0.90 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.13 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $32.54 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 17.1 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 Warner Robins 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 $22.48 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.48 and $27.96 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 23.7 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 $30.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $33.96 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 21.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Warner Robins 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) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Warner Robins metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $23.24 an hour against $23.75 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.26 and $27.73 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($32.54 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $270. At the 25th percentile ($21.28) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 2.1% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 76,050 jobs in the Warner Robins area. That makes it the 244th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.28 | $28.13 | $32.54 | $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% | $22.48 | $22.48 | $27.96 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.50 | $30.34 | $33.96 | $30.38 | 1.00 | 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% | $20.26 | $23.24 | $27.73 | $23.75 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Warner Robins
Because every project leans on different trades, Warner Robins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Warner Robins
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Warner Robins 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
$4,350 to $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,500 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 – $7,600 | $6,800 – $10,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,900 – $10,000 | $8,500 – $14,600 | $13,100 – $19,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,750 – $14,900 | $12,600 – $21,700 | $19,400 – $28,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,450 – $24,500 | $20,700 – $35,800 | $32,000 – $47,000 |
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Bathroom remodel in Warner Robins: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Warner Robins?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,350 to $21,600 in the Warner Robins area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,500 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 Warner Robins?
About $92.50 to $463 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $750 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Warner Robins or Macon?
Macon is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 5% less than Warner Robins ($13,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Warner Robins?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,650 out of $13,000. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Warner Robins?
$5,750 to $28,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Warner Robins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $750 for fees in the Warner Robins area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Warner Robins expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins?
The BLS median is $28.13 an hour in the Warner Robins area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.28 to $32.54.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Warner Robins?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $11,200 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 Warner Robins
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.