Bathroom remodel cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $5,300 – $26,200
- Per sq ft
- $112 – $562
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Jersey, a bathroom remodel costs about $5,300 to $26,200 for 45 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 12% above the US figure of $14,000. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $37.61 an hour in New Jersey (US: $30.67).
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $14,500 (Atlantic City) to $15,200 (Trenton) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$11,500 to $19,900
About $247 to $427 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,750 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $6,350 | $11,000 |
| Permits and fees | $410 | $670 |
| Total | $11,500 | $19,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $6,500 | $10,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $8,650 | $14,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $540 | $870 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $15,700 | $26,200 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: New Jersey prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$5,300 to $13,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,500 to $19,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$17,800 to $26,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,450 – $6,300 | $5,350 – $9,200 | $8,250 – $12,100 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,700 – $12,200 | $10,300 – $17,800 | $15,900 – $23,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,950 – $18,000 | $15,200 – $26,300 | $23,500 – $34,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,500 – $29,700 | $25,100 – $43,400 | $38,800 – $57,100 |
Why two New Jersey quotes can differ
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.
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).
New Jersey metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $15,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (45 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | −3% |
| Vineland, NJ | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −5% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −8% |
New Jersey versus the states around it
New Jersey ranks 10 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for bathroom remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $17,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $11,700, both for 45 sq ft at the midpoint. New Jersey sits at $15,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $4,650 – $23,000 | $13,800 | −12% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 | level |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | −7% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −11% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | −5% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in New Jersey
New Jersey's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.17 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $37.61 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.72 and $51.36 an hour. About 8,750 work in the state. That is 20.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.99 an hour, 12% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $46.73 an hour. About 460 work in the state. That is 1.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.77 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $38.67 an hour. About 14,230 work in the state. That is 33.2 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 $37.14 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.00 and $58.23 an hour. BLS counts 13,520 of them working in the state, 31.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.09 an hour, which is 27% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $25.81 and $55.42 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the state, 3.1 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 $28.49 an hour, 20% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $34.80 an hour. About 4,110 work in the state. That is 9.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($51.36 an hour) would add about $830 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.72) would take off about $480. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $29.72 | $37.61 | $51.36 | $30.67 | 1.23 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $22.31 | $29.99 | $46.73 | $26.77 | 1.12 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.63 | $30.77 | $38.67 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.00 | $37.14 | $58.23 | $30.38 | 1.22 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.81 | $36.09 | $55.42 | $28.33 | 1.27 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.87 | $28.49 | $34.80 | $23.75 | 1.20 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in New Jersey
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Jersey's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is +13% and kitchen cabinets +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,150 | +13% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,100 – $34,200 | +9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,400 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
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Bathroom remodel in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in New Jersey?
$5,300 to $26,200 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Atlantic City at about $14,500 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Trenton at $15,200.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 12% more expensive: $15,700 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 55% ($8,650). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.17x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $37.61 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.72 to $51.36.
+Where does New Jersey rank for bathroom remodel costs?
10th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $15,700 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in New Jersey?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,300 to $13,600 and premium work $17,800 to $26,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in New Jersey
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.