Bathroom remodel cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,550 – $27,600
- Per sq ft
- $119 – $595
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #12
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Bremerton, WA usually costs $5,550 to $27,600 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $119 to $595 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,600 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $39.89 an hour in the Bremerton area, 30% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$12,200 to $21,000
About $262 to $453 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,700 | $8,100 |
| Labor | $7,100 | $12,300 |
| Permits and fees | $400 | $650 |
| Total | $12,200 | $21,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $6,400 | $10,600 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,250 | $9,700 | $16,200 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $530 | $840 | 3% |
| Total | $5,550 | $16,600 | $27,600 | 100% |
Where the Bremerton price comes from
Labor is 58% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bremerton the blended ratio comes out at 1.31.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bremerton is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $6,400 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.6: $210 to $840.
Why two Bremerton quotes can differ
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 local crews earn in Bremerton
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 Bremerton the blend is 1.31.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $39.89 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.11 and $45.94 an hour. About 1,040 work in the metro. That is 110.9 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 $42.66 an hour, 59% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $34.48 and $45.94 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 3.2 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 $31.25 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 100.3 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 $38.94 an hour, which is 28% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.11 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 117.3 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 $30.56 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $29.62 and $40.00 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 5.3 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 $31.29 an hour, 32% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $27.77 and $38.62 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 86.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $590. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard has 93,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 216th 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% | $30.11 | $39.89 | $45.94 | $30.67 | 1.30 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $34.48 | $42.66 | $45.94 | $26.77 | 1.59 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.11 | $38.94 | $45.94 | $30.38 | 1.28 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.62 | $30.56 | $40.00 | $28.33 | 1.08 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $27.77 | $31.29 | $38.62 | $23.75 | 1.32 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.31 | |||||
Is Bremerton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Bremerton. Yakima is the lowest at about $15,100 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $5,550 – $27,600 | $16,600 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +4% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $5,500 – $27,200 | $16,300 | −2% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 | +3% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −9% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 | +1% |
| Washington (statewide) | $5,550 – $27,600 | $16,600 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bremerton ranks #12 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bremerton is 0% above the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,600 | −6% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,500 – $27,200 | $16,300 | −2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $5,600 – $27,900 | $16,700 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −9% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | −8% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 | +3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −22% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −25% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bremerton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bremerton. 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
$5,550 to $14,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$12,200 to $21,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$18,800 to $27,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,600 – $6,650 | $5,650 – $9,700 | $8,700 – $12,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,950 – $12,900 | $10,900 – $18,800 | $16,800 – $24,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $7,350 – $19,000 | $16,100 – $27,800 | $24,900 – $36,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $12,100 – $31,400 | $26,600 – $45,900 | $41,100 – $60,400 |
Related projects, priced for Bremerton
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bremerton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+27%) and window replacement lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,500 | +27% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,000 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $390 – $1,850 | +25% |
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Bathroom remodel in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Bremerton?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,550 to $27,600 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,200 to $21,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Bremerton?
About $119 to $595 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $210 to $840 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $17,200, which is 4% more than Bremerton ($16,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $9,700 out of $16,600. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Bremerton?
$7,350 to $36,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $210 to $840 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 0% above the Washington statewide estimate ($16,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $39.89 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.11 to $45.94.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Bremerton?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,550 to $14,400 and premium work $18,800 to $27,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Bremerton
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.