Bathroom remodel cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,750 – $23,700
- Per sq ft
- $102 – $508
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #108
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Burlington, VT usually costs $4,750 to $23,700 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $102 to $508 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $32.43 an hour in the Burlington area, 6% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Burlington, VT, standard level
$10,400 to $18,000
About $224 to $386 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $5,750 | $9,900 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $630 |
| Total | $10,400 | $18,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,900 | $9,850 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,600 | $7,800 | $13,000 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $810 | 4% |
| Total | $4,750 | $14,200 | $23,700 | 100% |
Where the Burlington 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, Burlington wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,900 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $200 to $810.
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of Vermont
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Burlington. Manchester is the lowest at about $13,900 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 140 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +3% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | −2% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | +1% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +4% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $5,200 – $25,800 | $15,500 | +9% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | −2% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #108 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 2% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −12% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $4,100 – $20,300 | $12,200 | −14% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | −4% |
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,750 to $12,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,400 to $18,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,100 to $23,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,250 – $5,750 | $4,850 – $8,350 | $7,450 – $11,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,250 – $11,000 | $9,350 – $16,100 | $14,400 – $21,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,300 – $16,300 | $13,800 – $23,800 | $21,300 – $31,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,400 – $26,900 | $22,700 – $39,200 | $35,100 – $51,600 |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Burlington
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.
What nearby projects cost in Burlington
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
What local crews earn in Burlington
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Burlington the blend is 1.05.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $32.43 an hour, 6% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.36 and $39.12 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 39.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
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 $23.48 and $30.64 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.3 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 $30.19 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $31.59 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 74.9 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 $32.14 an hour, which is 6% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.21 and $37.69 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 39.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.57 an hour, which is 4% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 5.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.21 an hour, 19% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $24.11 and $28.76 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 12.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington-South Burlington has 120,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 182nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $28.36 | $32.43 | $39.12 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.48 | $26.87 | $30.64 | $26.77 | 1.00 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.21 | $32.14 | $37.69 | $30.38 | 1.06 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.17 | $29.57 | $31.00 | $28.33 | 1.04 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $24.11 | $28.21 | $28.76 | $23.75 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Burlington?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,750 to $23,700 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,400 to $18,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Burlington?
About $102 to $508 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $810 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,600, which is 3% more than Burlington ($14,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $7,800 out of $14,200. Materials are 42% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Burlington?
$6,300 to $31,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Burlington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $810 for fees in the Burlington area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 2% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($13,900 at the midpoint).
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $32.43 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.36 to $39.12.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Burlington?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $12,300 and premium work $16,100 to $23,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Burlington
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.