Bathroom remodel cost in Winchester, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,350 – $21,500
- Per sq ft
- $92.50 – $462
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Winchester, plan on $4,350 to $21,500 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $92.50 to $462 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.77 an hour in the Winchester area, 9% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Winchester, VA, standard level
$9,500 to $16,400
About $203 to $351 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,450 |
| Labor | $4,850 | $8,350 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $600 |
| Total | $9,500 | $16,400 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Winchester, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,600 | $11,000 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $480 | $770 | 4% |
| Total | $4,350 | $12,900 | $21,500 | 100% |
Why Winchester prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.77 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Winchester is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winchester metro is 96.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $190 to $770.
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 Winchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Winchester labor market for bathroom remodel
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 Winchester is 0.89 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $27.77 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $30.24 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 23.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Winchester 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 $24.12 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $29.21 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 39.9 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 $28.35 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $35.53 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 26.6 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 Winchester 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 $20.96 an hour, which is 12% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.91 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.9 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 ($30.24 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($22.40) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 1.2% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,740 jobs in the Winchester area. That makes it the 267th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.40 | $27.77 | $30.24 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.03 | $24.12 | $29.21 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.43 | $28.35 | $35.53 | $30.38 | 0.93 | 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% | $17.40 | $20.96 | $23.91 | $23.75 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Winchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Winchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and kitchen cabinets −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Winchester against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Winchester. Harrisonburg is the lowest at about $12,700 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VAthis page | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
| Harrisonburg, VA55 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −2% |
| Chambersburg, PA60 miles | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | +10% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $4,900 – $24,200 | $14,500 | +12% |
| Morgantown, WV75 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Winchester comes in at #186 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Winchester is 4% 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 | level |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +2% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −2% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Winchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −1% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Winchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winchester 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
$4,350 to $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,500 to $16,400
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,700 to $21,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,250 | $4,450 – $7,600 | $6,800 – $10,000 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,900 – $10,000 | $8,500 – $14,600 | $13,100 – $19,200 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,750 – $14,800 | $12,600 – $21,700 | $19,400 – $28,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,450 – $24,400 | $20,700 – $35,700 | $31,900 – $46,900 |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Winchester
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).
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Bathroom remodel in Winchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Winchester?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,350 to $21,500 in the Winchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,500 to $16,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Winchester?
About $92.50 to $462 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $770 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Winchester or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,900, which is 0% less than Winchester ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winchester?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,600 out of $12,900. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Winchester?
$5,750 to $28,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Winchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $770 for fees in the Winchester area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winchester expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Virginia?
Winchester is 4% 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 Winchester?
The BLS median is $27.77 an hour in the Winchester area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $30.24.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Winchester?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $11,200 and premium work $14,700 to $21,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Winchester
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.