Average bathroom remodel costs in 2025: Small bathroom (5×8 ft, 40 sq ft): $6,000-$15,000 ($150-$375/sq ft).

Budget remodel: $6,000-$10,000 (basic fixtures, DIY labor, cosmetic updates).

Mid-range: $10,000-$15,000 (quality materials, professional installation).

Medium bathroom (8×10 ft, 80 sq ft): $15,000-$35,000 ($187-$437/sq ft).

Standard remodel: $15,000-$25,000 (new tub/shower, vanity, tile, fixtures).

Upscale: $25,000-$35,000 (custom cabinetry, high-end finishes).

Large master bath (10×12 ft, 120 sq ft): $25,000-$60,000+ ($208-$500+/sq ft).

Luxury remodel: $40,000-$60,000 (walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity, heated floors).

Ultra-luxury: $60,000-$100,000+ (spa features, smart technology, premium materials).

Cost breakdown: Labor 40-50%, fixtures/materials 30-40%, permits/design 10-20%.

Top cost drivers in bathroom remodels: (1) Plumbing changes: Moving fixtures costs $1,000-$3,000 per fixture vs $200-$500 for same-location replacement.

Relocating toilet requires drain line modification ($1,500-$2,500). (2) Tile work: Floor tile installation $10-$25/sq ft, wall tile $15-$35/sq ft.

Premium materials (marble, custom patterns) $50-$100/sq ft. (3) Fixtures: Budget vanity $200-$800, mid-range $800-$2,000, luxury $2,000-$5,000+.

Shower/tub: prefab $400-$1,500, tile shower $2,000-$5,000, freestanding tub $1,000-$4,000. (4) Structural work: Removing walls $500-$2,000, adding windows $1,000-$3,000, waterproofing issues $2,000-$5,000. (5) Labor rates: General contractor markup 15-20%, hourly rates $50-$150 (plumber $100-$150/hr, electrician $75-$125/hr, tile setter $40-$80/hr).

Save 20-40% with DIY for cosmetic work, hire pros for plumbing/electrical.