Bathroom remodel cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,000 – $19,800
- Per sq ft
- $84.50 – $424
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Hattiesburg area: $4,000 to $19,800 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 15% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 22% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS, standard level
$8,700 to $15,000
About $186 to $322 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $7,100 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $540 |
| Total | $8,700 | $15,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $5,600 | $9,300 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $700 | 4% |
| Total | $4,000 | $11,900 | $19,800 | 100% |
Why Hattiesburg prices look the way they do
Labor is 47% 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 Hattiesburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.75.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hattiesburg is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,850 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 Hattiesburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Hattiesburg against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Mobile is the priciest of the group at $12,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +6% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +5% |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +7% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | +5% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | +3% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hattiesburg ranks #294 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 3% below the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | +3% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +26% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | +15% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +14% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +6% |
Related projects, priced for Hattiesburg
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hattiesburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and shower pan lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −14% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Hattiesburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hattiesburg. 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
$4,000 to $10,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,700 to $15,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,500 to $19,800
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,800 | $4,050 – $7,000 | $6,250 – $9,150 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,550 – $9,200 | $7,800 – $13,400 | $12,000 – $17,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,250 – $13,600 | $11,500 – $19,900 | $17,800 – $26,100 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,650 – $22,400 | $19,000 – $32,700 | $29,300 – $43,100 |
Who does the work: Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg the blend is 0.75.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $24.01 an hour, 22% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $30.00 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 12.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hattiesburg metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $18.81 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $24.12 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.25 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $24.10 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 33.7 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 $23.35 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $31.16 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 38.6 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 Hattiesburg metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $17.94 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $14.46 and $21.42 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $19.40 an hour, 18% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.00 and $22.29 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 11.2 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 $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hattiesburg has 62,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 280th 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% | $22.00 | $24.01 | $30.00 | $30.67 | 0.78 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.97 | $18.81 | $24.12 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $17.93 | $23.25 | $24.10 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $20.29 | $23.35 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $14.46 | $17.94 | $21.42 | $28.33 | 0.63 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.00 | $19.40 | $22.29 | $23.75 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Why two Hattiesburg quotes can differ
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 Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Hattiesburg?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,000 to $19,800 in the Hattiesburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,700 to $15,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Hattiesburg?
About $84.50 to $424 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 Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,600, which is 6% more than Hattiesburg ($11,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $5,600 out of $11,900. Materials are 49% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Hattiesburg?
$5,250 to $26,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 3% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($12,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Hattiesburg?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Hattiesburg?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $10,300 and premium work $13,500 to $19,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Hattiesburg
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.