Bathroom remodel cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,800 – $23,900
- Per sq ft
- $103 – $513
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #102
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Syracuse area: $4,800 to $23,900 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 lands close to the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $32.23 an hour in the Syracuse area, 5% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$10,500 to $18,200
About $226 to $390 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $5,700 | $9,900 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $590 |
| Total | $10,500 | $18,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $6,050 | $10,100 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,600 | $7,800 | $13,000 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $480 | $770 | 3% |
| Total | $4,800 | $14,300 | $23,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Syracuse 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 $32.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Syracuse is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Syracuse 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 95.7: $190 to $770.
Syracuse: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Syracuse. 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
$4,800 to $12,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,500 to $18,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,200 to $23,900
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,250 – $5,750 | $4,900 – $8,400 | $7,500 – $11,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,300 – $11,100 | $9,400 – $16,200 | $14,500 – $21,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,350 – $16,400 | $13,900 – $24,000 | $21,500 – $31,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,500 – $27,100 | $23,000 – $39,600 | $35,400 – $52,100 |
How Syracuse compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $14,300 to $15,100 across Syracuse and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | level |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | +5% |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +2% |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +2% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | level |
| New York (statewide) | $5,300 – $26,200 | $15,700 | +10% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Syracuse ranks #102 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Syracuse is 9% 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 | +13% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +5% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −18% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −12% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | −6% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Syracuse
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.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Who does the work: Syracuse 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 Syracuse the blend is 1.05.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $32.23 an hour, 5% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.55 and $44.32 an hour. About 840 work in the metro. That is 28.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $28.99 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $36.67 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.93 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $36.26 an hour. About 1,490 work in the metro. That is 49.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.07 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $49.07 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 38.6 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 $26.01 an hour, which is 8% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.33 and $29.28 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 5.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.37 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.48 and $29.73 an hour. About 310 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 $730 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $460. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 5.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Syracuse has 300,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 85th 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% | $24.55 | $32.23 | $44.32 | $30.67 | 1.05 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.56 | $28.99 | $36.67 | $26.77 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.13 | $29.93 | $36.26 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.37 | $37.07 | $49.07 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.33 | $26.01 | $29.28 | $28.33 | 0.92 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.48 | $23.37 | $29.73 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Syracuse
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Syracuse wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+3%) and window replacement lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $2,850 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,300 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +3% |
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Bathroom remodel in Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Syracuse?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,800 to $23,900 in the Syracuse area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,500 to $18,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Syracuse?
About $103 to $513 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $770 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,400, which is 0% more than Syracuse ($14,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $7,800 out of $14,300. Materials are 42% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Syracuse?
$6,350 to $31,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Syracuse?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $770 for fees in the Syracuse area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 9% 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 Syracuse?
The BLS median is $32.23 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.55 to $44.32.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Syracuse?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,800 to $12,400 and premium work $16,200 to $23,900. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Syracuse
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.