Bathroom remodel cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,250 – $21,200
- Per sq ft
- $91 – $454
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #216
- 1 = most expensive
Blacksburg homeowners pay roughly $4,250 to $21,200 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $91 to $454 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Blacksburg is 9% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $25.64 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 16% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$9,350 to $16,100
About $200 to $345 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,450 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $8,100 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $9,350 | $16,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,900 | $9,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $6,400 | $10,600 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $460 | $740 | 4% |
| Total | $4,250 | $12,700 | $21,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Blacksburg number
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, Blacksburg wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Blacksburg metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,900, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $190 to $740.
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 Blacksburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Blacksburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Blacksburg 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
$4,250 to $11,000
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,350 to $16,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,400 to $21,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,150 | $4,350 – $7,500 | $6,700 – $9,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,800 – $9,850 | $8,350 – $14,400 | $12,900 – $18,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,650 – $14,600 | $12,300 – $21,300 | $19,000 – $28,000 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,250 – $24,000 | $20,300 – $35,100 | $31,400 – $46,100 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Blacksburg is 0.86 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $25.64 an hour, which is 16% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $32.00 an hour.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Blacksburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.50 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.87 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 45.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.04 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.74 and $33.15 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 36.5 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 Blacksburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $26.84 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $29.22 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.99 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.19 and $22.58 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 6.8 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 ($32.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($22.69) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 3.0% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 74,070 jobs in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area. That makes it the 248th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.69 | $25.64 | $32.00 | $30.67 | 0.84 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.38 | $22.87 | $27.26 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.74 | $30.04 | $33.15 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| 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% | $17.19 | $18.99 | $22.58 | $23.75 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Is Blacksburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Blacksburg. Winston is the lowest at about $12,300 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −1% |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −3% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | level |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +1% |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +6% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Blacksburg comes in at #216 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Blacksburg is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Blacksburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +4% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $4,050 – $20,000 | $12,000 | −6% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $5,700 – $28,400 | $17,100 | +34% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Blacksburg bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Blacksburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Blacksburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
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Bathroom remodel in Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Blacksburg?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,250 to $21,200 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,350 to $16,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Blacksburg?
About $91 to $454 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,600, which is 1% less than Blacksburg ($12,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,400 out of $12,700. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Blacksburg?
$5,650 to $28,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Blacksburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $740 for fees in the Blacksburg area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 6% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($13,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $25.64 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $32.00.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Blacksburg?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $11,000 and premium work $14,400 to $21,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Blacksburg
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.