Bathroom remodel cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,150 – $20,600
- Per sq ft
- $88.50 – $443
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #259
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Florence area: $4,150 to $20,600 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 11% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.00 an hour in the Florence area, 12% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Florence, SC, standard level
$9,100 to $15,700
About $195 to $337 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $7,750 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $540 |
| Total | $9,100 | $15,700 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $6,100 | $10,200 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $430 | $690 | 3% |
| Total | $4,150 | $12,400 | $20,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Florence 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 $27.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Florence is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Florence is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,850 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.8: $170 to $690.
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 Florence. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Florence cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Florence. Myrtle Beach is the lowest at about $12,100 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −3% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | level |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +3% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Florence ranks #259 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Florence is 0% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | +18% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | +20% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Florence
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Florence. 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
$4,150 to $10,800
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,100 to $15,700
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,100 to $20,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,000 | $4,250 – $7,300 | $6,500 – $9,550 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,600 | $8,150 – $14,000 | $12,500 – $18,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,500 – $14,200 | $12,000 – $20,800 | $18,600 – $27,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,050 – $23,400 | $19,800 – $34,200 | $30,600 – $45,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Florence
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Florence wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and shower pan lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Why two Florence quotes can differ
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: Florence 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 Florence the blend is 0.82.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 12% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $30.38 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 21.3 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 Florence metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $20.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.68 and $26.47 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.68 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $31.04 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 14.6 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 $27.67 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $29.11 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 26.9 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 Florence metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $21.80 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $25.56 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $18.46 an hour, 22% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.50 and $22.88 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 9.0 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 $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Florence has 89,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 221st 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% | $22.00 | $27.00 | $30.38 | $30.67 | 0.88 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.36 | $23.68 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.22 | $27.67 | $29.11 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.36 | $21.80 | $25.56 | $28.33 | 0.77 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.50 | $18.46 | $22.88 | $23.75 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Florence?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,150 to $20,600 in the Florence area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,100 to $15,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Florence?
About $88.50 to $443 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $690 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,100, which is 3% less than Florence ($12,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,100 out of $12,400. Materials are 47% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Florence?
$5,500 to $27,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Florence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $690 for fees in the Florence area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 0% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($12,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Florence?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Florence area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $30.38.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Florence?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $10,800 and premium work $14,100 to $20,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Florence
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.