Bathroom remodel cost in Sheboygan, 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 – $534
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #62
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Sheboygan, WI usually costs $5,000 to $24,800 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $107 to $534 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $890 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $44.01 an hour in the Sheboygan area, 43% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$10,900 to $18,800
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 | $11,000 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $10,900 | $18,800 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 38% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $8,700 | $14,500 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 3% |
| Total | $5,000 | $14,900 | $24,800 | 100% |
Why Sheboygan 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 $44.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sheboygan is 1.17 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sheboygan is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,700 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.0: $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 Sheboygan. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Sheboygan
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sheboygan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+13%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,100 | +13% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,800 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
What local crews earn in Sheboygan
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 Sheboygan the blend is 1.17.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $44.01 an hour, 43% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.77 and $50.42 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 24.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sheboygan 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.17 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $40.68 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 37.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.92 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.40 and $45.18 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 61.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sheboygan 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.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.78 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $28.81 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 14.8 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 $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $860. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sheboygan has 60,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 285th 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% | $29.77 | $44.01 | $50.42 | $30.67 | 1.43 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.39 | $30.17 | $40.68 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.40 | $37.92 | $45.18 | $30.38 | 1.25 | 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% | $22.56 | $23.78 | $28.81 | $23.75 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Sheboygan 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.
Is Sheboygan cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Sheboygan. Racine is the lowest at about $14,500 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −1% |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | +3% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 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% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sheboygan ranks #62 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sheboygan is 2% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| 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 | +3% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | −19% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | −22% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −14% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | −4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Sheboygan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sheboygan. 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
$5,000 to $12,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,900 to $18,800
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) | $2,300 – $5,950 | $5,050 – $8,700 | $7,800 – $11,400 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,450 – $11,500 | $9,750 – $16,800 | $15,000 – $22,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,600 – $17,100 | $14,500 – $24,900 | $22,300 – $32,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,900 – $28,200 | $23,800 – $41,200 | $36,800 – $54,100 |
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Bathroom remodel in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Sheboygan?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,000 to $24,800 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,900 to $18,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Sheboygan?
About $107 to $534 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,800, which is 1% less than Sheboygan ($14,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $8,700 out of $14,900. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Sheboygan?
$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 Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $44.01 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.77 to $50.42.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan
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.