Bathroom remodel cost in Anchorage, AK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,400 – $26,800
- Per sq ft
- $115 – $577
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #15
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Anchorage area: $5,400 to $26,800 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 15% higher than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $45.00 an hour in the Anchorage area, 47% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Anchorage, AK, standard level
$11,800 to $20,400
About $254 to $439 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,800 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $6,650 | $11,500 |
| Permits and fees | $400 | $650 |
| Total | $11,800 | $20,400 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Anchorage, AK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $6,500 | $10,900 | 40% |
| Labor | $3,000 | $9,050 | $15,100 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $530 | $840 | 3% |
| Total | $5,400 | $16,100 | $26,800 | 100% |
Why Anchorage prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 25%, tile and stone setters at 25%, carpenters at 20%, electricians at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 10%. Weighted together, Anchorage wages are 1.22 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Anchorage is at 107.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $6,500 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.4: $210 to $840.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a national median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Anchorage. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Anchorage
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Anchorage wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+16%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +16% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,400 – $34,700 | +10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,300 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,600 | +5% |
Why two Anchorage 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Anchorage
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Anchorage. 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
$5,400 to $14,000
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,800 to $20,400
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$18,300 to $26,800
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,500 – $6,450 | $5,500 – $9,450 | $8,450 – $12,400 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,850 – $12,500 | $10,600 – $18,200 | $16,300 – $23,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $7,150 – $18,500 | $15,600 – $27,000 | $24,100 – $35,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,800 – $30,500 | $25,800 – $44,500 | $39,800 – $58,600 |
Anchorage against nearby metros and the rest of Alaska
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $17,200. Spokane is the cheapest at $15,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AKthis page | $5,400 – $26,800 | $16,100 | |
| Bellingham, WA1410 miles | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 | +6% |
| Bremerton, WA1450 miles | $5,550 – $27,600 | $16,600 | +3% |
| Seattle, WA1480 miles | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +7% |
| Olympia, WA1485 miles | $5,500 – $27,200 | $16,300 | +1% |
| Spokane, WA1570 miles | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,600 | −3% |
| Alaska (statewide) | $5,450 – $27,100 | $16,300 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Anchorage ranks #15 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Anchorage is 1% below the Alaska figure.
Anchorage is the only Alaska metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Anchorage against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −20% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $4,850 – $24,200 | $14,500 | −10% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −24% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −9% |
Who does the work: Anchorage trade wages
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 Anchorage the blend is 1.22.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $45.00 an hour, 47% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $34.73 and $49.08 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 36.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Anchorage metro, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $35.00 an hour, 20% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $44.15 an hour. About 1,460 work in the metro. That is 82.5 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 $39.63 an hour, which is 30% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.81 and $49.80 an hour. BLS counts 930 of them working in the area, 52.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.34 an hour, which is 11% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $28.81 and $36.02 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 3.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.02 an hour, 22% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $25.84 and $35.51 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 18.6 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 $250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $620. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 1.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Anchorage has 177,050 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 131st 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% | $34.73 | $45.00 | $49.08 | $30.67 | 1.47 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $28.72 | $35.00 | $44.15 | $29.12 | 1.20 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.81 | $39.63 | $49.80 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $28.81 | $31.34 | $36.02 | $28.33 | 1.11 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $25.84 | $29.02 | $35.51 | $23.75 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Anchorage: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Anchorage?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,400 to $26,800 in the Anchorage area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,800 to $20,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Anchorage?
About $115 to $577 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 Anchorage or Bellingham?
Bellingham is 1410 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $17,100, which is 6% more than Anchorage ($16,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Anchorage?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $9,050 out of $16,100. Materials are 40% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Anchorage?
$7,150 to $35,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Anchorage?
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 Anchorage area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Anchorage expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Alaska?
Anchorage is 1% below the Alaska statewide estimate ($16,300 at the midpoint).
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Anchorage?
The BLS median is $45.00 an hour in the Anchorage area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $34.73 to $49.08.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Anchorage?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,400 to $14,000 and premium work $18,300 to $26,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Anchorage
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.