Cost to Full Bathroom Remodel in San Antonio, TX (2026)

If you’re budgeting a full bathroom remodel in San Antonio, most projects run $5,675-$15,715, 13% below the $12,000 national average. What moves that number most is usually one thing: Shower/Tub Choice. On its own it can swing the cost by $200 - $15,000, so that’s the decision to slow down on before you sweat the smaller stuff.

Easiest place to save: Keep your existing layout. Moving plumbing fixtures is where costs spike - keeping the toilet, sink, and shower in place saves $2,000-$8,000.

In the Southeast (where San Antonio sits): Lower labor costs, year-round availability.

$5,675-$15,715 in San Antonio

13% below the national average · 0.87x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $5,675-$15,715 for a full bathroom remodel in San Antonio, about 13% below the national benchmark. The Southeast region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at San Antonio prices.

Cost Breakdown in San Antonio

Line ItemLowMidHigh
Cost per sq ft$65$105$240
Materials$2,268$5,670$14,175
Labor$2,570$5,783$14,055
Permits$142$284$378
Total$4,980-17% vs. national avg$12,210-13% vs. national avg$30,593-13% vs. national avg

Budget

Basic updates - refinish tub, new vanity, repaint, new hardware, vinyl flooring

Mid-Range

New tile shower, new vanity with quartz top, porcelain tile floor, new toilet, updated lighting

Premium

Custom walk-in shower with glass door, freestanding tub, heated floor, custom vanity, premium tile throughout

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in San Antonio may shift costs slightly.

MaterialCost/UnitBest For
Ceramic Tile$10-$20/sq ft installedBudget and mid-range remodelsMost affordable tile option, wide variety of colors and styles
Porcelain Tile$12-$30/sq ft installedMost popular mid-range choice for wet areasVery durable, low water absorption, works for floors and walls
Natural Stone Tile$20-$50/sq ft installedPremium remodels and accent featuresLuxury look, unique patterns, high resale value
Fiberglass Shower Surround$300-$1,000 installedBudget remodels, rental propertiesFast install, waterproof, low cost
Custom Tile Shower$2,500-$10,000 installedMid-range to premium remodelsFully customizable design, premium look, durable

Other Projects in San Antonio

San Antonio Estimate

Typical Range

$5,675-$15,715

vs. National Average

13% below national

Cost Multiplier

0.87x

Cost Per sq ft

$65-$240

This 0.87x estimate prices San Antonio labor from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and applies a lighter regional adjustment to materials and permits, which vary less by metro than labor does. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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