Bathroom remodel cost in New York
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
- 9
New York prices for bathroom remodel: $5,300 to $26,200 for 45 sq ft, or $112 to $562 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 12% above the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $37.26 an hour.
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $14,300 (Syracuse) to $16,200 (New York) 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 York (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 | $4,800 | $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 York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $6,500 | $10,900 | 41% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $8,650 | $14,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $540 | $860 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $15,700 | $26,200 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in New York
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New York wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+14%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,500 | +9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $16,000 | +14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
New York labor market for bathroom remodel
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 6 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.17 for New York.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $37.26 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.83 and $48.67 an hour. BLS counts 23,210 of them working in the state, 24.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.45 an hour, which is 10% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour. BLS counts 2,990 of them working in the state, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $34.77 an hour, which is 19% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.56 and $43.18 an hour. BLS counts 40,630 of them working in the state, 41.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.86 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.08 and $51.16 an hour. About 40,130 work in the state. That is 41.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.46 an hour, 4% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $25.22 and $36.34 an hour. About 2,840 work in the state. That is 2.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.64 an hour, which is 21% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $38.14 an hour. BLS counts 13,040 of them working in the state, 13.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($48.67 an hour) would add about $690 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.83) would take off about $510. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $28.83 | $37.26 | $48.67 | $30.67 | 1.21 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $27.56 | $34.77 | $43.18 | $29.12 | 1.19 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.08 | $37.86 | $51.16 | $30.38 | 1.25 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.22 | $29.46 | $36.34 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $23.47 | $28.64 | $38.14 | $23.75 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in New York
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).
Quality levels and sizes in New York
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New York wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
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 – $23,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,950 – $18,000 | $15,300 – $26,300 | $23,500 – $34,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,500 – $29,700 | $25,100 – $43,400 | $38,800 – $57,100 |
Which New York city is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $15,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 13%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $5,450 – $26,900 | $16,200 | +3% |
| Binghamton, NY | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −4% |
| Buffalo, NY | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −7% |
| Albany, NY | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −7% |
| Rochester, NY | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −7% |
| Kingston, NY | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −8% |
| Utica, NY | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | −8% |
| Syracuse, NY | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | −9% |
How New York compares with nearby states
New York ranks 9 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 York sits at $15,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | −5% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 | level |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | −7% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $4,650 – $23,000 | $13,800 | −12% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | −12% |
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Bathroom remodel in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in New York?
$5,300 to $26,200 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Syracuse at about $14,300 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is New York at $16,200.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in New York 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 York?
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 York?
The BLS statewide median is $37.26 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.83 to $48.67.
+Where does New York rank for bathroom remodel costs?
9th 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 York?
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 York
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.