Bathroom remodel cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,050 – $20,100
- Per sq ft
- $86 – $429
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Myrtle Beach, plan on $4,050 to $20,100 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $86 to $429 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 24% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$8,850 to $15,300
About $189 to $326 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,200 | $7,250 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $8,850 | $15,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $5,750 | $9,550 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 4% |
| Total | $4,050 | $12,100 | $20,100 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach 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, Myrtle Beach wages are 0.77 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Myrtle Beach 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 (93.6) 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 Myrtle Beach. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Myrtle Beach cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Myrtle Beach. Fayetteville comes closest at about $12,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | +3% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +6% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +5% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +3% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Myrtle Beach comes in at #288 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 3% 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 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +3% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +5% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +3% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | +3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Myrtle Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | +13% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,500 | +29% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | +2% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +10% |
Planning more than one job in Myrtle Beach?
Because every project leans on different trades, Myrtle Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and shower pan −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −15% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach is 0.77 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 31.5 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 Myrtle Beach 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 $22.96 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $27.34 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 34.9 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 $24.62 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.48 and $28.41 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 24.6 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 Myrtle Beach 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 $17.33 an hour, which is 27% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $8.42 and $22.08 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 19.1 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 ($29.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($21.78) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 3.1% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 146,260 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area. That makes it the 157th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.78 | $23.24 | $29.40 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.48 | $24.62 | $28.41 | $30.38 | 0.81 | 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% | $8.42 | $17.33 | $22.08 | $23.75 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Why two Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Myrtle Beach 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
$4,050 to $10,500
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,850 to $15,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,700 to $20,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,900 | $4,150 – $7,100 | $6,350 – $9,350 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,600 – $9,350 | $7,900 – $13,600 | $12,200 – $17,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,350 – $13,800 | $11,700 – $20,200 | $18,000 – $26,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,800 – $22,700 | $19,300 – $33,200 | $29,700 – $43,700 |
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Bathroom remodel in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Myrtle Beach?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,050 to $20,100 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,850 to $15,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Myrtle Beach?
About $86 to $429 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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 3% more than Myrtle Beach ($12,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $5,750 out of $12,100. Materials are 49% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$5,350 to $26,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 3% 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 Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.78 to $29.40.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $10,500 and premium work $13,700 to $20,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Myrtle Beach
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.