Bathroom remodel cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,400 – $26,700
- Per sq ft
- $116 – $578
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #16
- 1 = most expensive
Champaign homeowners pay roughly $5,400 to $26,700 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $116 to $578 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Champaign is 15% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $45.93 an hour in the Champaign area, 50% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Champaign, IL, standard level
$11,800 to $20,300
About $254 to $439 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $7,250 | $12,500 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $11,800 | $20,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 35% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $9,900 | $16,500 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $460 | $740 | 3% |
| Total | $5,400 | $16,100 | $26,700 | 100% |
Where the Champaign 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, Champaign wages are 1.33 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Champaign metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,700, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $190 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 Champaign. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Champaign is 1.33 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $45.93 an hour, which is 50% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.69 and $54.26 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 37.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Champaign metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $32.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $44.83 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $32.20 an hour, which is 11% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $42.23 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 29.4 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 $48.23 an hour, 59% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $31.23 and $50.82 an hour. About 410 work in the metro. That is 38.9 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 Champaign metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $30.38 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.78 and $49.27 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $40.56 an hour, which is 71% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $41.65 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 15.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($54.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $500. At the 25th percentile ($31.69) it shrinks by about $860. The total moves by 3.1% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 105,500 jobs in the Champaign-Urbana area. That makes it the 196th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $31.69 | $45.93 | $54.26 | $30.67 | 1.50 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $31.23 | $48.23 | $50.82 | $30.38 | 1.59 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $24.78 | $30.38 | $49.27 | $28.33 | 1.07 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $26.56 | $40.56 | $41.65 | $23.75 | 1.71 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.33 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Champaign
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 Champaign
Because every project leans on different trades, Champaign's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +17% and window replacement −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $15,000 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Champaign
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Champaign 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
$5,400 to $13,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,800 to $20,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$18,200 to $26,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,500 – $6,400 | $5,450 – $9,350 | $8,350 – $12,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,800 – $12,400 | $10,500 – $18,100 | $16,200 – $23,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $7,100 – $18,400 | $15,600 – $26,900 | $24,100 – $35,400 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,700 – $30,400 | $25,800 – $44,500 | $39,800 – $58,500 |
Champaign against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
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 $13,400 to $16,100 across Champaign and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $5,400 – $26,700 | $16,100 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | −7% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −16% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $5,150 – $25,700 | $15,400 | −4% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | −12% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $5,300 – $26,300 | $15,800 | −2% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Champaign comes in at #16 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Champaign is 4% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $5,850 – $29,100 | $17,500 | +9% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $5,150 – $25,700 | $15,400 | −4% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | −1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $5,300 – $26,300 | $15,800 | −2% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Champaign's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −20% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −6% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | −16% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −21% |
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Bathroom remodel in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Champaign?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,400 to $26,700 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,800 to $20,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Champaign?
About $116 to $578 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,900, which is 7% less than Champaign ($16,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $9,900 out of $16,100. Materials are 35% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Champaign?
$7,100 to $35,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Champaign?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $740 for fees in the Champaign area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 4% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($16,800 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Champaign?
The BLS median is $45.93 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.69 to $54.26.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Champaign?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,400 to $13,900 and premium work $18,200 to $26,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Champaign
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.