Bathroom remodel cost in Lafayette, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,500 – $22,300
- Per sq ft
- $96 – $480
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #147
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Lafayette, IN usually costs $4,500 to $22,300 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $96 to $480 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $570 less. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Lafayette, IN, standard level
$9,850 to $17,000
About $211 to $365 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,250 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $9,150 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $9,850 | $17,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Lafayette, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,750 | $9,550 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $7,250 | $12,000 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 3% |
| Total | $4,500 | $13,400 | $22,300 | 100% |
Where the Lafayette price comes from
Labor is 54% 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 Lafayette the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lafayette is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,750 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.4: $190 to $750.
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 Lafayette. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Lafayette
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lafayette wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (level) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
What local crews earn in Lafayette
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 Lafayette the blend is 0.97.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $30.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $38.56 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 31.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lafayette metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $23.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $27.66 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.31 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $37.06 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 29.4 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 $37.76 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.15 and $42.29 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 56.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lafayette metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $23.95 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.49 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.11 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $23.43 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 12.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $400. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lafayette-West Lafayette has 102,200 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 201st 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% | $23.59 | $30.19 | $38.56 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.64 | $23.29 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.87 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.27 | $30.31 | $37.06 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.15 | $37.76 | $42.29 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.04 | $23.95 | $30.49 | $28.33 | 0.85 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.96 | $22.11 | $23.43 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Lafayette
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lafayette. 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
$4,500 to $11,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,850 to $17,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,200 to $22,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,100 – $5,400 | $4,600 – $7,850 | $7,050 – $10,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,050 – $10,400 | $8,800 – $15,200 | $13,600 – $19,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,950 – $15,400 | $13,000 – $22,500 | $20,100 – $29,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,800 – $25,400 | $21,500 – $37,100 | $33,200 – $48,700 |
Why two Lafayette quotes can differ
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.
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
Lafayette against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Lafayette. Niles is the lowest at about $13,000 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, INthis page | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | |
| Indianapolis, IN65 miles | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,000 | +5% |
| Champaign, IL70 miles | $5,400 – $26,700 | $16,100 | +20% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | +5% |
| Bloomington, IN90 miles | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | +7% |
| Niles, MI90 miles | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,000 | −3% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $4,650 – $23,000 | $13,800 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lafayette ranks #147 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lafayette is 3% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,000 | +5% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $4,600 – $22,900 | $13,700 | +2% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,400 | +7% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | +2% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −7% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | −5% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −2% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $5,300 – $26,300 | $15,800 | +18% |
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Bathroom remodel in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Lafayette?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,500 to $22,300 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,850 to $17,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Lafayette?
About $96 to $480 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 Lafayette or Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,000, which is 5% more than Lafayette ($13,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $7,250 out of $13,400. Materials are 43% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Lafayette?
$5,950 to $29,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Indiana?
Lafayette is 3% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($13,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Lafayette?
The BLS median is $30.19 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.59 to $38.56.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Lafayette?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,500 to $11,600 and premium work $15,200 to $22,300. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Lafayette
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.