Bathroom remodel cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,150 – $25,700
- Per sq ft
- $111 – $554
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #32
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Peoria, plan on $5,150 to $25,700 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $111 to $554 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $40.91 an hour in the Peoria area, 33% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Peoria, IL, standard level
$11,300 to $19,500
About $244 to $421 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $6,800 | $11,700 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $11,300 | $19,500 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $9,250 | $15,500 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $730 | 3% |
| Total | $5,150 | $15,400 | $25,700 | 100% |
Why Peoria prices look the way they do
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 $40.91 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Peoria is 1.25 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Peoria 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 (91.2) and land at $180 to $730.
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 Peoria. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Peoria?
Because every project leans on different trades, Peoria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and window replacement −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,400 | level |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
How Peoria compares
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 $14,200 to $16,100 across Peoria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $5,150 – $25,700 | $15,400 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | −3% |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 | −8% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $5,300 – $26,300 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $5,400 – $26,700 | $16,100 | +4% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | +3% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 | +9% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −9% |
Across 300 US metros, Peoria comes in at #32 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Peoria is 8% 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 | +14% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | +3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $5,400 – $26,700 | $16,100 | +4% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $5,300 – $26,300 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Peoria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −22% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −19% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −6% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −19% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Peoria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Peoria 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
$5,150 to $13,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,300 to $19,500
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$17,500 to $25,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,400 – $6,150 | $5,200 – $9,000 | $8,050 – $11,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,600 – $11,900 | $10,100 – $17,400 | $15,600 – $22,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,850 – $17,700 | $15,000 – $25,800 | $23,100 – $34,000 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,300 – $29,200 | $24,700 – $42,700 | $38,200 – $56,100 |
Peoria labor market for bathroom remodel
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 Peoria is 1.25 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $40.91 an hour, which is 33% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.63 and $51.67 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 33.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Peoria 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 $36.19 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $48.02 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 47.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.68 an hour, 27% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.78 and $49.97 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 53.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Peoria 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 $30.98 an hour, which is 30% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $41.70 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 6.6 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 ($51.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $650. At the 25th percentile ($29.63) it shrinks by about $680. The total moves by 4.2% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 166,020 jobs in the Peoria area. That makes it the 141st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $29.63 | $40.91 | $51.67 | $30.67 | 1.33 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.14 | $36.19 | $48.02 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.78 | $38.68 | $49.97 | $30.38 | 1.27 | 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% | $23.20 | $30.98 | $41.70 | $23.75 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Why two Peoria quotes can differ
Moving plumbing
Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in place keeps plumbing costs down. Moving them does not.
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).
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Bathroom remodel in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Peoria?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,150 to $25,700 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,300 to $19,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Peoria?
About $111 to $554 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $730 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,900, which is 3% less than Peoria ($15,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $9,250 out of $15,400. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Peoria?
$6,850 to $34,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Peoria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $730 for fees in the Peoria area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria is 8% 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 Peoria?
The BLS median is $40.91 an hour in the Peoria area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.63 to $51.67.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Peoria?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,150 to $13,400 and premium work $17,500 to $25,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Peoria
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.