Bathroom remodel cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,650 – $23,100
- Per sq ft
- $99 – $495
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #121
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Manchester, NH usually costs $4,650 to $23,100 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $99 to $495 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Manchester, NH, standard level
$10,200 to $17,600
About $218 to $376 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $5,450 | $9,400 |
| Permits and fees | $400 | $660 |
| Total | $10,200 | $17,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $5,950 | $9,900 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,500 | $7,450 | $12,400 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $530 | $850 | 4% |
| Total | $4,650 | $13,900 | $23,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Manchester number
Labor is 53% 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 Manchester the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Manchester is at 97.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,950 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.7: $210 to $850.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Manchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Manchester
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).
What nearby projects cost in Manchester
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Manchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (level) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,100 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −5% |
What local crews earn in Manchester
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 Manchester the blend is 1.00.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $32.54 an hour, 6% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $36.93 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 33.1 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 Manchester metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median: $23.99 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $28.65 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. About 820 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.81 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $38.66 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 48.6 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 $30.45 an hour, which is 7% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $27.99 and $34.63 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 8.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.88 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $26.36 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 12.5 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 $270 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $510. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Manchester-Nashua has 199,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 115th 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% | $24.16 | $32.54 | $36.93 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $22.93 | $23.99 | $28.65 | $26.77 | 0.90 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.83 | $30.81 | $38.66 | $30.38 | 1.01 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $27.99 | $30.45 | $34.63 | $28.33 | 1.07 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.18 | $23.88 | $26.36 | $23.75 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Manchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Manchester. 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
$4,650 to $12,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,200 to $17,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,700 to $23,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,200 – $5,600 | $4,750 – $8,200 | $7,350 – $10,700 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,150 – $10,800 | $9,100 – $15,700 | $14,100 – $20,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,150 – $15,900 | $13,500 – $23,200 | $20,800 – $30,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,100 – $26,200 | $22,200 – $38,300 | $34,300 – $50,400 |
Manchester against nearby metros and the rest of New Hampshire
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Manchester. Portland comes closest at about $14,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | +10% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $5,600 – $27,800 | $16,700 | +20% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $5,250 – $26,000 | $15,600 | +12% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $5,250 – $26,100 | $15,700 | +13% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +6% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Manchester ranks #121 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Manchester is 0% above the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +8% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −7% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $5,250 – $26,100 | $15,700 | +13% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | +6% |
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Bathroom remodel in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Manchester?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,650 to $23,100 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,200 to $17,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Manchester?
About $99 to $495 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $210 to $850 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,300, which is 10% more than Manchester ($13,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $7,450 out of $13,900. Materials are 43% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Manchester?
$6,150 to $30,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $210 to $850 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 0% above the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($13,900 at the midpoint).
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $32.54 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.16 to $36.93.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Manchester?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,650 to $12,100 and premium work $15,700 to $23,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Manchester
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.