Bathroom remodel cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,200 – $20,800
- Per sq ft
- $89.50 – $448
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #244
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Kingsport, plan on $4,200 to $20,800 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $89.50 to $448 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 $28.54 an hour in the Kingsport area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$9,200 to $15,900
About $197 to $340 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $540 |
| Total | $9,200 | $15,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $430 | $690 | 3% |
| Total | $4,200 | $12,500 | $20,800 | 100% |
Why Kingsport prices look the way they do
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 $28.54 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kingsport is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport metro is 96.2 (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 (86.4) and land at $170 to $690.
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 Kingsport. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Kingsport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport 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 $10,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,200 to $15,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,200 to $20,800
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 – $9,700 | $8,200 – $14,100 | $12,700 – $18,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,550 – $14,400 | $12,200 – $21,000 | $18,800 – $27,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,150 – $23,700 | $20,000 – $34,600 | $30,900 – $45,500 |
Why two Kingsport 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.
Kingsport 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 Kingsport is 0.84 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.54 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $34.61 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 24.3 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 Kingsport metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $20.95 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.57 and $22.81 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 32.6 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 $28.88 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.39 and $34.69 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 63.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $28.40 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $19.11 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $25.83 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 10.0 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 ($34.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($22.91) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 2.9% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.91 | $28.54 | $34.61 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.39 | $28.88 | $34.69 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.50 | $21.96 | $28.40 | $28.33 | 0.78 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.93 | $19.11 | $25.83 | $23.75 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Kingsport
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
How Kingsport compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $12,100 to $12,800 across Kingsport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $4,050 – $20,200 | $12,100 | −3% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | +3% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #244 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | +14% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | +9% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +16% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | +15% |
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Bathroom remodel in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Kingsport?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,200 to $20,800 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,200 to $15,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Kingsport?
About $89.50 to $448 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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,100, which is 3% less than Kingsport ($12,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,500. Materials are 47% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Kingsport?
$5,550 to $27,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($12,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Kingsport?
The BLS median is $28.54 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.91 to $34.61.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Kingsport?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $10,900 and premium work $14,200 to $20,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Kingsport
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.