Bathroom remodel cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,100 – $20,400
- Per sq ft
- $87.50 – $439
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #280
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Alexandria area: $4,100 to $20,400 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.63 an hour in the Alexandria area, 10% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$9,000 to $15,500
About $193 to $333 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $7,800 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $530 |
| Total | $9,000 | $15,500 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $6,150 | $10,300 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $430 | $690 | 3% |
| Total | $4,100 | $12,300 | $20,400 | 100% |
Where the Alexandria 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, Alexandria wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,700 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.7: $170 to $690.
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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
How Alexandria compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $13,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +4% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +8% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #280 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 4% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | +16% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,000 | +6% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | −6% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +18% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Alexandria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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
$4,100 to $10,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,000 to $15,500
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,900 to $20,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,950 | $4,200 – $7,200 | $6,450 – $9,450 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,500 | $8,050 – $13,900 | $12,400 – $18,200 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,450 – $14,100 | $11,900 – $20,500 | $18,400 – $27,000 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,950 – $23,200 | $19,600 – $33,900 | $30,300 – $44,600 |
Who does the work: Alexandria trade wages
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 Alexandria the blend is 0.83.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $27.63 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $30.64 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 26.7 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 Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $21.52 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 30.0 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 $24.14 an hour, which is 21% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.47 and $29.80 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 28.3 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 Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $22.80 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.01 and $29.20 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.92 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $23.17 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 10.0 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 $180 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 1.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $22.42 | $27.63 | $30.64 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.47 | $24.14 | $29.80 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $16.01 | $22.80 | $29.20 | $28.33 | 0.80 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.74 | $20.92 | $23.17 | $23.75 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Alexandria
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−9%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,450 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Why two Alexandria 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.
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Bathroom remodel in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Alexandria?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,100 to $20,400 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,000 to $15,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Alexandria?
About $87.50 to $439 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $690 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,300, which is 0% more than Alexandria ($12,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,150 out of $12,300. Materials are 46% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Alexandria?
$5,450 to $27,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Alexandria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $690 for fees in the Alexandria area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 4% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($12,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Alexandria?
The BLS median is $27.63 an hour in the Alexandria area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.42 to $30.64.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Alexandria?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $10,600 and premium work $13,900 to $20,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Alexandria
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.