Bathroom remodel cost in Binghamton, NY
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 – $543
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #44
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Binghamton 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 $42.30 an hour in the Binghamton area, 38% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$11,100 to $19,100
About $239 to $412 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $6,300 | $10,900 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $580 |
| Total | $11,100 | $19,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $6,050 | $10,100 | 40% |
| Labor | $2,850 | $8,600 | $14,300 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $460 | $740 | 3% |
| Total | $5,050 | $15,100 | $25,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Binghamton number
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $42.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Binghamton is 1.16 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Binghamton is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $6,050 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $190 to $740.
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 Binghamton. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Binghamton 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.
How Binghamton compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Binghamton is the priciest of the group. Allentown is the cheapest at $14,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | −5% |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | −5% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −4% |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −7% |
| New York (statewide) | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Binghamton ranks #44 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Binghamton is 4% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $5,450 – $26,900 | $16,200 | +7% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −3% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −4% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | −5% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −16% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −18% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −16% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Binghamton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Binghamton. 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 $19,100
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 | $5,150 – $8,800 | $7,900 – $11,600 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,550 – $11,700 | $9,900 – $17,100 | $15,300 – $22,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,700 – $17,300 | $14,700 – $25,300 | $22,700 – $33,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,000 – $28,600 | $24,200 – $41,800 | $37,400 – $55,000 |
Planning more than one job in Binghamton?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Binghamton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and window replacement lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Who does the work: Binghamton 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 Binghamton the blend is 1.16.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $42.30 an hour, 38% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $46.59 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 28.9 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 Binghamton metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.45 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.81 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $36.54 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 41.2 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 $36.86 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.62 and $46.00 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 40.2 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 Binghamton metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.46 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.22 and $36.34 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.57 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $34.39 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.3 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 $260 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $810. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Binghamton has 97,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 207th 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% | $28.92 | $42.30 | $46.59 | $30.67 | 1.38 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.27 | $29.81 | $36.54 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.62 | $36.86 | $46.00 | $30.38 | 1.21 | metro |
| 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% | $22.25 | $25.57 | $34.39 | $23.75 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Binghamton?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,050 to $25,200 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,100 to $19,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Binghamton?
About $109 to $543 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,300, which is 5% less than Binghamton ($15,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $8,600 out of $15,100. Materials are 40% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Binghamton?
$6,700 to $33,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Binghamton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $740 for fees in the Binghamton area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 4% below the New York statewide estimate ($15,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Binghamton?
The BLS median is $42.30 an hour in the Binghamton area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $46.59.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Binghamton?
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 Binghamton
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.