Bathroom remodel cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,600 – $27,700
- Per sq ft
- $119 – $597
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Minneapolis, MN usually costs $5,600 to $27,700 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $119 to $597 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,650 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $48.86 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 59% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$12,200 to $21,100
About $263 to $453 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $7,950 |
| Labor | $7,200 | $12,500 |
| Permits and fees | $400 | $650 |
| Total | $12,200 | $21,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $9,850 | $16,400 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $520 | $840 | 3% |
| Total | $5,600 | $16,600 | $27,700 | 100% |
Where the Minneapolis price comes from
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 $48.86 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Minneapolis is 1.33 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Minneapolis is at 103.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $6,250 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.8: $210 to $840.
What nearby projects cost in Minneapolis
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Minneapolis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+26%) and window replacement lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,450 | +26% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $350 – $1,700 | +14% |
Minneapolis against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group. La Crosse is the cheapest at $14,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $5,600 – $27,700 | $16,600 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −9% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,200 | −8% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −11% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −13% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −10% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $5,300 – $26,400 | $15,800 | −5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Minneapolis ranks #11 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Minneapolis is 5% above the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −10% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,200 | −8% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +3% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −11% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,650 – $28,000 | $16,900 | +1% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −13% |
What local crews earn in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis the blend is 1.33.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $48.86 an hour, 59% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.39 and $55.28 an hour. About 6,730 work in the metro. That is 34.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $34.50 an hour, 29% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $30.22 and $34.50 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 2.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $35.61 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.12 and $44.60 an hour. About 10,200 work in the metro. That is 52.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $39.37 an hour, which is 30% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $50.43 an hour. BLS counts 8,810 of them working in the area, 45.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.81 an hour, which is 9% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $28.40 and $38.11 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the area, 3.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.26 an hour, 23% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $36.41 an hour. About 2,710 work in the metro. That is 13.9 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 $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington has 1,951,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 14th 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% | $31.39 | $48.86 | $55.28 | $30.67 | 1.59 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $30.22 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.29 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $29.12 | $35.61 | $44.60 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.52 | $39.37 | $50.43 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $28.40 | $30.81 | $38.11 | $28.33 | 1.09 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.28 | $29.26 | $36.41 | $23.75 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.33 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Minneapolis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Minneapolis. 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
$5,600 to $14,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$12,200 to $21,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$18,800 to $27,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,600 – $6,650 | $5,650 – $9,700 | $8,700 – $12,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $5,000 – $12,900 | $10,900 – $18,800 | $16,800 – $24,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $7,350 – $19,100 | $16,200 – $27,900 | $24,900 – $36,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $12,100 – $31,500 | $26,700 – $46,000 | $41,200 – $60,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Minneapolis bid
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.
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Bathroom remodel in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Minneapolis?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,600 to $27,700 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,200 to $21,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Minneapolis?
About $119 to $597 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $210 to $840 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,100, which is 9% less than Minneapolis ($16,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $9,850 out of $16,600. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Minneapolis?
$7,350 to $36,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Minneapolis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $210 to $840 for fees in the Minneapolis area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 5% above the Minnesota statewide estimate ($15,800 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $48.86 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.39 to $55.28.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Minneapolis?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,600 to $14,400 and premium work $18,800 to $27,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Minneapolis
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.