Bathroom remodel cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,250 – $26,100
- Per sq ft
- $113 – $563
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #20
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Springfield, plan on $5,250 to $26,100 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $113 to $563 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $44.27 an hour in the Springfield area, 44% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Springfield, MA, standard level
$11,500 to $19,800
About $248 to $428 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,450 |
| Labor | $6,800 | $11,800 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $600 |
| Total | $11,500 | $19,800 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,900 | $9,800 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $9,300 | $15,500 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $480 | $770 | 3% |
| Total | $5,250 | $15,700 | $26,100 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
Labor is 59% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.25.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,900, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.1) and land at $190 to $770.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Springfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Springfield 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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$5,250 to $13,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,500 to $19,800
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$17,800 to $26,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,450 – $6,250 | $5,300 – $9,150 | $8,200 – $12,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,700 – $12,100 | $10,300 – $17,700 | $15,800 – $23,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,950 – $18,000 | $15,200 – $26,300 | $23,500 – $34,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,400 – $29,700 | $25,100 – $43,400 | $38,800 – $57,000 |
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
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 $14,800 to $15,700 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $5,250 – $26,100 | $15,700 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $5,250 – $26,000 | $15,600 | level |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | −5% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $5,200 – $25,800 | $15,500 | −1% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | −3% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −6% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $5,550 – $27,400 | $16,500 | +5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #20 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Springfield is 5% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,600 – $27,800 | $16,700 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | −3% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,250 – $26,000 | $15,600 | level |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $5,250 – $26,000 | $15,600 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $5,200 – $25,800 | $15,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $5,250 – $26,000 | $15,600 | level |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −4% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | −10% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | −11% |
Springfield 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 Springfield is 1.25 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $44.27 an hour, which is 44% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.09 and $51.01 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 33.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $32.25 an hour, which is 20% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.68 and $42.45 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 1.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $36.31 an hour, which is 25% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 32.8 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 $37.22 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.78 and $46.41 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 42.7 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 Springfield metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $33.42 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.51 and $38.60 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.86 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $30.09 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 8.9 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 ($51.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($29.09) it shrinks by about $920. The total moves by 2.6% or 5.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 201,240 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 113th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $29.09 | $44.27 | $51.01 | $30.67 | 1.44 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $27.68 | $32.25 | $42.45 | $26.77 | 1.20 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.78 | $37.22 | $46.41 | $30.38 | 1.23 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.51 | $33.42 | $38.60 | $28.33 | 1.18 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.58 | $23.86 | $30.09 | $23.75 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +17% and kitchen remodel +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,000 – $32,300 | +3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,500 – $15,800 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $15,900 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
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Bathroom remodel in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Springfield?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,250 to $26,100 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,500 to $19,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Springfield?
About $113 to $563 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $770 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,600, which is 0% less than Springfield ($15,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $9,300 out of $15,700. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$6,950 to $34,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $770 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($16,500 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $44.27 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.09 to $51.01.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Springfield?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,250 to $13,600 and premium work $17,800 to $26,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Springfield
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.