Bathroom remodel cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,650 – $23,100
- Per sq ft
- $99.50 – $497
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 1
Vermont prices for bathroom remodel: $4,650 to $23,100 for 45 sq ft, or $99.50 to $497 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $29.89 an hour.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$10,200 to $17,600
About $219 to $377 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $9,500 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $610 |
| Total | $10,200 | $17,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,900 | $9,850 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,500 | $7,500 | $12,500 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $490 | $780 | 4% |
| Total | $4,650 | $13,900 | $23,100 | 100% |
Wages behind the Vermont number
Vermont's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.01 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.89 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.99 and $39.54 an hour. About 980 work in the state. That is 32.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $26.87 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $29.75 an hour. About 140 work in the state. That is 4.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.00 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. About 3,080 work in the state. That is 101.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.49 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.54 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,270 of them working in the state, 41.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.76 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the state, 3.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.54 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $28.97 an hour. About 550 work in the state. That is 18.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($39.54 an hour) would add about $580 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.99) would take off about $180. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $26.99 | $29.89 | $39.54 | $30.67 | 0.97 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.02 | $26.87 | $29.75 | $26.77 | 1.00 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.54 | $30.49 | $38.65 | $30.38 | 1.00 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.08 | $28.76 | $31.00 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $23.42 | $25.54 | $28.97 | $23.75 | 1.08 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Other Vermont jobs that often go with bathroom remodel
Each project weights the trades differently, so Vermont's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets is level and kitchen remodel −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $920 – $2,750 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
How Vermont compares with nearby states
Vermont ranks 22 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for bathroom remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $17,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $11,700, both for 45 sq ft at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $13,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | level |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | +6% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $5,550 – $27,400 | $16,500 | +19% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +7% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | level |
Why two Vermont 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.
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
Permit
A bathroom remodel permit is $200-$800, more if you move walls (HomeGuide).
Bathroom remodel cost by metro in Vermont
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (45 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | +2% |
Basic, standard or premium: Vermont prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,650 to $12,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,200 to $17,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,700 to $23,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,200 – $5,600 | $4,750 – $8,150 | $7,300 – $10,700 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,150 – $10,800 | $9,100 – $15,700 | $14,100 – $20,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,150 – $15,900 | $13,500 – $23,300 | $20,800 – $30,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,100 – $26,300 | $22,200 – $38,400 | $34,300 – $50,400 |
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Bathroom remodel in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Vermont?
$4,650 to $23,100 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Burlington at about $14,200 (midpoint, 45 sq ft).
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $13,900 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 54% ($7,500). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $29.89 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.99 to $39.54.
+Where does Vermont rank for bathroom remodel costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $13,900 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Vermont?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,650 to $12,100 and premium work $15,700 to $23,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Vermont
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.