Bathroom remodel cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,200 – $20,700
- Per sq ft
- $88.50 – $443
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #254
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Hilton Head, plan on $4,200 to $20,700 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $88.50 to $443 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.38 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 14% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$9,150 to $15,800
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 | $370 | $610 |
| Total | $9,150 | $15,800 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Hilton Head, 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 | $200 | $490 | $780 | 4% |
| Total | $4,200 | $12,400 | $20,700 | 100% |
Where the Hilton Head price comes from
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, Hilton Head wages are 0.82 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 Hilton Head 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 (98.0) and land at $200 to $780.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Hilton Head. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Hilton Head
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hilton Head 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
$4,200 to $10,800
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,150 to $15,800
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,100 to $20,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,050 | $4,250 – $7,350 | $6,550 – $9,650 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,750 – $9,650 | $8,150 – $14,100 | $12,600 – $18,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,500 – $14,200 | $12,100 – $20,800 | $18,600 – $27,400 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,050 – $23,500 | $19,900 – $34,300 | $30,700 – $45,100 |
Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head is 0.82 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $26.38 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $32.61 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 25.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hilton Head 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 $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 53.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $30.06 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 26.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.04 an hour, 19% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $28.62 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.54 an hour, which is 22% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $14.42 and $23.80 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 20.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($32.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($22.22) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 3.0% or 2.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,920 jobs in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area. That makes it the 232nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.22 | $26.38 | $32.61 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.86 | $27.42 | $30.06 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.46 | $23.04 | $28.62 | $28.33 | 0.81 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $14.42 | $18.54 | $23.80 | $23.75 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
How Hilton Head compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Hilton Head. Florence is the lowest at about $12,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +4% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Hilton Head comes in at #254 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Hilton Head is 0% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| 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 | +1% |
| 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% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Hilton Head's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +4% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −1% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | level |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $4,050 – $20,200 | $12,100 | −3% |
Related projects, priced for Hilton Head
Because every project leans on different trades, Hilton Head's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Why two Hilton Head quotes can differ
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.
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Bathroom remodel in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Hilton Head?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,200 to $20,700 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,150 to $15,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Hilton Head?
About $88.50 to $443 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $780 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,900, which is 4% more than Hilton Head ($12,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,100 out of $12,400. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Hilton Head?
$5,500 to $27,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Hilton Head?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $780 for fees in the Hilton Head area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $26.38 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.22 to $32.61.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Hilton Head?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $10,800 and premium work $14,100 to $20,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Hilton Head
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.