Bathroom remodel cost in St. Cloud, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,050 – $25,200
- Per sq ft
- $109 – $544
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #43
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the St. Cloud area: $5,050 to $25,200 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 8% higher than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $43.38 an hour in the St. Cloud area, 41% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$11,100 to $19,200
About $239 to $414 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $7,350 |
| Labor | $6,500 | $11,300 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $540 |
| Total | $11,100 | $19,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,800 | $9,650 | 38% |
| Labor | $2,950 | $8,900 | $14,800 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $700 | 3% |
| Total | $5,050 | $15,100 | $25,200 | 100% |
Where the St. Cloud 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, St. Cloud wages are 1.20 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. Cloud is at 95.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,800 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.6: $180 to $700.
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 St. Cloud. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for St. Cloud
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. Cloud wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+16%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a St. Cloud bid
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.
Who does the work: St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud the blend is 1.20.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $43.38 an hour, 41% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.73 and $50.77 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 79.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the St. Cloud metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $33.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.69 and $34.50 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.14 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $36.78 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 54.8 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 $29.40 and $47.30 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the area, 70.2 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 St. Cloud metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $29.46 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.86 and $37.31 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.30 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.12 and $28.80 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 11.5 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 $450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $830. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. Cloud has 103,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 197th 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% | $29.73 | $43.38 | $50.77 | $30.67 | 1.41 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $29.69 | $33.92 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.37 | $29.14 | $36.78 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.40 | $39.37 | $47.30 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $27.86 | $29.46 | $37.31 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.12 | $22.30 | $28.80 | $23.75 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
St. Cloud: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. Cloud. 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
$5,050 to $13,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,100 to $19,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$17,100 to $25,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,350 – $6,050 | $5,100 – $8,800 | $7,900 – $11,600 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,550 – $11,700 | $9,900 – $17,100 | $15,300 – $22,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,700 – $17,400 | $14,700 – $25,400 | $22,700 – $33,400 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,100 – $28,700 | $24,300 – $41,900 | $37,500 – $55,100 |
St. Cloud 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 at $16,600. Fargo is the cheapest at $13,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $5,600 – $27,700 | $16,600 | +10% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | −10% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,200 | +1% |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −3% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $5,300 – $26,400 | $15,800 | +5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. Cloud ranks #43 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. Cloud is 4% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $5,600 – $27,700 | $16,600 | +10% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −1% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,200 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $5,400 – $26,700 | $16,100 | +6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −16% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −15% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −13% |
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Bathroom remodel in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in St. Cloud?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,050 to $25,200 in the St. Cloud area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,100 to $19,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in St. Cloud?
About $109 to $544 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $16,600, which is 10% more than St. Cloud ($15,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $8,900 out of $15,100. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in St. Cloud?
$6,700 to $33,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in St. Cloud?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $700 for fees in the St. Cloud area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud is 4% below 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 St. Cloud?
The BLS median is $43.38 an hour in the St. Cloud area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.73 to $50.77.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in St. Cloud?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,050 to $13,100 and premium work $17,100 to $25,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near St. Cloud
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.