Bathroom remodel cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,250 – $21,000
- Per sq ft
- $90 – $449
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Roanoke, VA usually costs $4,250 to $21,000 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $90 to $449 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,400 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.86 an hour in the Roanoke area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$9,250 to $15,900
About $198 to $341 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,450 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $9,250 | $15,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,900 | $9,800 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 4% |
| Total | $4,250 | $12,600 | $21,000 | 100% |
Where the Roanoke 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, Roanoke wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Roanoke is at 96.8 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 93.6: $190 to $750.
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 Roanoke. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Roanoke
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Roanoke wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Why two Roanoke 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.
How Roanoke 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 $12,300 to $13,200 across Roanoke and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +2% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +7% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Roanoke ranks #238 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Roanoke is 7% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +4% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −3% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −1% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 | −7% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Roanoke
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 Roanoke the blend is 0.84.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $24.86 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $29.53 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 36.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Roanoke 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.62 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.78 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 53.9 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 $27.98 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.87 and $31.16 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 39.6 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 $22.84 an hour, which is 19% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $20.35 and $24.74 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 3.2 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 $21.65 an hour, 9% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.10 and $23.41 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 14.3 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 $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Roanoke has 153,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 153rd 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% | $21.88 | $24.86 | $29.53 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.87 | $27.98 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $20.35 | $22.84 | $24.74 | $28.33 | 0.81 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.10 | $21.65 | $23.41 | $23.75 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Roanoke
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Roanoke. 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
$4,250 to $10,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,250 to $15,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,300 to $21,000
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,100 | $4,300 – $7,400 | $6,650 – $9,750 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,800 – $9,750 | $8,250 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,600 – $14,400 | $12,200 – $21,100 | $18,800 – $27,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,150 – $23,800 | $20,100 – $34,700 | $31,100 – $45,700 |
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Bathroom remodel in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Roanoke?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,250 to $21,000 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,250 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 Roanoke?
About $90 to $449 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $750 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 1% more than Roanoke ($12,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,600. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Roanoke?
$5,600 to $27,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Roanoke?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $750 for fees in the Roanoke area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke is 7% 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 Roanoke?
The BLS median is $24.86 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.88 to $29.53.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Roanoke?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $10,900 and premium work $14,300 to $21,000. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Roanoke
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.