Bathroom remodel cost in Chambersburg, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,750 – $23,700
- Per sq ft
- $102 – $509
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Chambersburg, PA usually costs $4,750 to $23,700 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $102 to $509 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.94 an hour in the Chambersburg area, 6% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Chambersburg, PA, standard level
$10,400 to $18,000
About $224 to $387 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $7,750 |
| Labor | $5,600 | $9,650 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $590 |
| Total | $10,400 | $18,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Chambersburg, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,050 | $6,100 | $10,200 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $7,650 | $12,700 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $760 | 3% |
| Total | $4,750 | $14,200 | $23,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Chambersburg 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 $28.94 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Chambersburg is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chambersburg is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $6,100 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.6: $190 to $760.
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 Chambersburg. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Chambersburg
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 Chambersburg the blend is 1.03.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $28.94 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $34.17 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 23.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Chambersburg metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $33.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $37.82 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.43 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $28.77 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 49.8 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 $29.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.95 and $35.75 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 24.9 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 Chambersburg metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $29.40 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.28 and $34.01 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.22 an hour, 15% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $25.52 and $31.98 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 14.9 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 $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $420. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chambersburg has 60,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 287th 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% | $21.92 | $28.94 | $34.17 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $24.16 | $33.77 | $37.82 | $26.77 | 1.26 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.57 | $23.43 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.95 | $29.47 | $35.75 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.28 | $29.40 | $34.01 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $25.52 | $27.22 | $31.98 | $23.75 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Chambersburg?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chambersburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (+9%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Is Chambersburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Chambersburg. Hagerstown is the lowest at about $12,900 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PAthis page | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −9% |
| Harrisburg, PA45 miles | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +5% |
| Altoona, PA50 miles | $4,800 – $23,700 | $14,300 | level |
| York, PA55 miles | $4,950 – $24,700 | $14,800 | +4% |
| Winchester, VA60 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −9% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chambersburg ranks #109 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chambersburg is 3% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | +5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,600 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +5% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,800 – $23,700 | $14,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chambersburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | −18% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −14% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +5% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,000 | −8% |
Why two Chambersburg 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Chambersburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chambersburg. 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
$4,750 to $12,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,400 to $18,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,100 to $23,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,250 – $5,700 | $4,850 – $8,350 | $7,450 – $10,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,250 – $11,000 | $9,300 – $16,100 | $14,400 – $21,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,300 – $16,300 | $13,800 – $23,800 | $21,300 – $31,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,400 – $26,900 | $22,800 – $39,300 | $35,200 – $51,700 |
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Bathroom remodel in Chambersburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Chambersburg?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,750 to $23,700 in the Chambersburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,400 to $18,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Chambersburg?
About $102 to $509 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $760 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Chambersburg or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,900, which is 9% less than Chambersburg ($14,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chambersburg?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $7,650 out of $14,200. Materials are 43% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Chambersburg?
$6,300 to $31,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Chambersburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $760 for fees in the Chambersburg area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chambersburg expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg is 3% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($14,700 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Chambersburg?
The BLS median is $28.94 an hour in the Chambersburg area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.92 to $34.17.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Chambersburg?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $12,300 and premium work $16,100 to $23,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Chambersburg
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.