Bathroom remodel cost in Janesville, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,000 – $24,800
- Per sq ft
- $107 – $535
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Janesville, plan on $5,000 to $24,800 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $107 to $535 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $38.01 an hour in the Janesville area, 24% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Janesville, WI, standard level
$10,900 to $18,900
About $235 to $406 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $6,400 | $11,100 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $10,900 | $18,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Janesville, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 38% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $8,750 | $14,600 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 3% |
| Total | $5,000 | $14,900 | $24,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Janesville number
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 $38.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Janesville is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Janesville metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,700, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.7) and land at $190 to $750.
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 Janesville. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Janesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Janesville. Racine is the lowest at about $14,500 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | |
| Rockford, IL25 miles | $5,350 – $26,500 | $15,900 | +7% |
| Madison, WI40 miles | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | level |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | +2% |
| Milwaukee, WI65 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −1% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −2% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Janesville comes in at #61 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Janesville is 2% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | +2% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Janesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Janesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | −10% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | −3% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | −11% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −13% |
Why two Janesville 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.
Related projects, priced for Janesville
Because every project leans on different trades, Janesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +9% and kitchen remodel −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Janesville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Janesville 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
$5,000 to $12,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,900 to $18,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,900 to $24,800
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,350 – $5,950 | $5,050 – $8,700 | $7,800 – $11,400 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,450 – $11,500 | $9,750 – $16,800 | $15,100 – $22,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,600 – $17,100 | $14,500 – $25,000 | $22,300 – $32,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,900 – $28,200 | $23,900 – $41,200 | $36,900 – $54,200 |
Janesville 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 Janesville is 1.18 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $38.01 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $49.75 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 20.0 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 Janesville metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.14 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $36.24 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $39.98 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 51.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $39.51 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.67 and $46.61 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 80.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 Janesville metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $28.83 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $33.42 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.04 an hour, which is 5% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.70 and $30.62 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 7.2 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 ($49.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $710. At the 25th percentile ($28.72) it shrinks by about $560. The total moves by 4.8% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 69,870 jobs in the Janesville-Beloit area. That makes it the 260th 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% | $28.72 | $38.01 | $49.75 | $30.67 | 1.24 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.92 | $36.24 | $39.98 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.67 | $39.51 | $46.61 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.05 | $28.83 | $33.42 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.70 | $25.04 | $30.62 | $23.75 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Janesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Janesville?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,000 to $24,800 in the Janesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,900 to $18,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Janesville?
About $107 to $535 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 Janesville or Rockford?
Rockford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,900, which is 7% more than Janesville ($14,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Janesville?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $8,750 out of $14,900. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Janesville?
$6,600 to $32,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Janesville?
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 Janesville area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Janesville expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Janesville is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($14,600 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Janesville?
The BLS median is $38.01 an hour in the Janesville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.72 to $49.75.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Janesville?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,000 to $12,900 and premium work $16,900 to $24,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Janesville
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.