Bathroom remodel cost in Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,550 – $22,500
- Per sq ft
- $96.50 – $482
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 8
Across Virginia, a bathroom remodel costs about $4,550 to $22,500 for 45 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $14,000. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $29.07 an hour in Virginia (US: $30.67).
Inside Virginia, the metros we cover range from $12,600 (Roanoke) to $13,200 (Richmond) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Virginia (statewide), standard level
$9,900 to $17,100
About $212 to $366 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $7,700 |
| Labor | $5,050 | $8,750 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $630 |
| Total | $9,900 | $17,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,050 | $6,100 | $10,200 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $6,900 | $11,500 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $510 | $810 | 4% |
| Total | $4,550 | $13,500 | $22,500 | 100% |
Why two Virginia 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).
How Virginia compares with nearby states
Virginia ranks 27 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. Virginia sits at $13,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | +18% |
| Maryland | 150 miles away | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +4% |
| Delaware | 170 miles away | $4,650 – $23,000 | $13,800 | +2% |
| North Carolina | 180 miles away | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −7% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 miles away | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | +8% |
Virginia metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $13,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −3% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −4% |
| Winchester, VA | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Roanoke, VA | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −7% |
Basic, standard or premium: Virginia 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
$4,550 to $11,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,900 to $17,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,300 to $22,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,450 | $4,600 – $7,950 | $7,100 – $10,400 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,050 – $10,500 | $8,850 – $15,300 | $13,700 – $20,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,000 – $15,500 | $13,100 – $22,600 | $20,200 – $29,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,850 – $25,500 | $21,600 – $37,200 | $33,300 – $49,000 |
Wages behind the Virginia number
Virginia'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 0.93 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.07 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $34.51 an hour. About 13,780 work in the state. That is 33.5 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 $23.50 an hour, 12% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour. About 750 work in the state. That is 1.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.77 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $29.49 an hour. About 20,460 work in the state. That is 49.8 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 $30.24 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.76 and $37.59 an hour. BLS counts 23,630 of them working in the state, 57.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.84 an hour, which is 5% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $29.22 an hour. BLS counts 2,480 of them working in the state, 6.0 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 $22.82 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.89 and $27.03 an hour. About 5,930 work in the state. That is 14.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($34.51 an hour) would add about $330 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.72) would take off about $320. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,109,320 jobs across Virginia (May 2025), which is 2.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.72 | $29.07 | $34.51 | $30.67 | 0.95 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.34 | $26.77 | $29.49 | $29.12 | 0.92 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.76 | $30.24 | $37.59 | $30.38 | 1.00 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.84 | $26.84 | $29.22 | $28.33 | 0.95 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.89 | $22.82 | $27.03 | $23.75 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Virginia
Each project weights the trades differently, so Virginia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, window replacement is level and kitchen backsplash −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $13,500 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $15,000 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
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Bathroom remodel in Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Virginia?
$4,550 to $22,500 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Virginia is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Roanoke at about $12,600 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Richmond at $13,200.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Virginia than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $13,500 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Virginia?
About 51% ($6,900). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.93x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.07 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.72 to $34.51.
+Where does Virginia rank for bathroom remodel costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $13,500 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Virginia?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $11,700 and premium work $15,300 to $22,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Virginia
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.