Bathroom remodel cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,150 – $20,500
- Per sq ft
- $88 – $440
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #270
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Greenville, plan on $4,150 to $20,500 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $88 to $440 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.46 an hour in the Greenville area, 20% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$9,050 to $15,600
About $193 to $334 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $7,600 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $580 |
| Total | $9,050 | $15,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 4% |
| Total | $4,150 | $12,300 | $20,500 | 100% |
Why Greenville prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 25%, tile and stone setters at 25%, carpenters at 20%, electricians at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 10%. Weighted together, Greenville wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.3) and land at $190 to $750.
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 Greenville. The wage table below marks each row.
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Greenville
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.
Related projects, priced for Greenville
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −6% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greenville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,150 to $10,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,050 to $15,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,000 to $20,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,000 | $4,200 – $7,250 | $6,500 – $9,550 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,550 | $8,100 – $13,900 | $12,500 – $18,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,450 – $14,100 | $12,000 – $20,600 | $18,500 – $27,100 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,000 – $23,300 | $19,700 – $34,000 | $30,400 – $44,700 |
Greenville labor market for bathroom remodel
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Greenville is 0.81 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $24.46 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.45 and $30.61 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 22.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greenville 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.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.08 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.49 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 30.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.95 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $34.16 an hour. About 1,670 work in the metro. That is 38.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greenville 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.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.67 and $22.81 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 9.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($22.45) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 3.0% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 434,900 jobs in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area. That makes it the 58th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.28% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.45 | $24.46 | $30.61 | $30.67 | 0.80 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.49 | $24.08 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.34 | $28.95 | $34.16 | $30.38 | 0.95 | 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% | $17.67 | $18.59 | $22.81 | $23.75 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Greenville against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Greenville. Spartanburg comes closest at about $12,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | +4% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +3% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +5% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #270 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Greenville is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +2% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $6,150 – $30,600 | $18,400 | +49% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +8% |
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Bathroom remodel in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Greenville?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,150 to $20,500 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,050 to $15,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Greenville?
About $88 to $440 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $750 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,500, which is 1% more than Greenville ($12,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $12,300. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$5,450 to $27,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Greenville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $750 for fees in the Greenville area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Greenville is 1% 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 Greenville?
The BLS median is $24.46 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.45 to $30.61.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Greenville?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $10,700 and premium work $14,000 to $20,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Greenville
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.