Bathroom remodel cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,550 – $22,500
- Per sq ft
- $96.50 – $482
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #136
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Phoenix, AZ usually costs $4,550 to $22,500 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $96.50 to $482 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $480 less. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$9,950 to $17,100
About $212 to $366 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $7,300 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $9,150 |
| Permits and fees | $390 | $640 |
| Total | $9,950 | $17,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,750 | $9,600 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $7,250 | $12,000 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $520 | $830 | 4% |
| Total | $4,550 | $13,500 | $22,500 | 100% |
Why Phoenix 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 $30.65 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Phoenix is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Phoenix is at 95.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,750 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $210 to $830.
Phoenix against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $12,900 to $15,200 across Phoenix and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −3% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | −2% |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +12% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Phoenix ranks #136 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −3% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | −2% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,600 – $27,800 | $16,700 | +23% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,650 – $28,000 | $16,900 | +25% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | level |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +27% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Phoenix 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Phoenix
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Phoenix. 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
$4,550 to $11,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,950 to $17,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,300 to $22,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,450 | $4,650 – $7,950 | $7,150 – $10,500 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,050 – $10,500 | $8,850 – $15,300 | $13,700 – $20,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,000 – $15,500 | $13,100 – $22,600 | $20,200 – $29,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,850 – $25,500 | $21,600 – $37,200 | $33,300 – $49,000 |
What local crews earn in Phoenix
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 Phoenix the blend is 0.97.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $30.65 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.17 and $43.50 an hour. About 9,270 work in the metro. That is 39.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $25.72 an hour, 4% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.51 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.30 an hour. About 12,710 work in the metro. That is 53.5 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 $29.43 an hour, which is 3% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $37.05 an hour. BLS counts 17,240 of them working in the area, 72.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.13 an hour, which is 11% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $19.72 and $28.41 an hour. BLS counts 1,930 of them working in the area, 8.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.49 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $28.46 an hour. About 3,920 work in the metro. That is 16.5 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 $780 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has 2,375,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 11th 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% | $26.17 | $30.65 | $43.50 | $30.67 | 1.00 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $25.72 | $30.51 | $26.77 | 0.96 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.51 | $29.43 | $37.05 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.72 | $25.13 | $28.41 | $28.33 | 0.89 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.23 | $23.49 | $28.46 | $23.75 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Phoenix
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Phoenix wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−2%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,750 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
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Bathroom remodel in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Phoenix?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,550 to $22,500 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,950 to $17,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Phoenix?
About $96.50 to $482 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $210 to $830 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,900, which is 4% less than Phoenix ($13,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $7,250 out of $13,500. Materials are 43% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Phoenix?
$6,000 to $29,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Phoenix?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $210 to $830 for fees in the Phoenix area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($13,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $30.65 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.17 to $43.50.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Phoenix?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $11,700 and premium work $15,300 to $22,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Phoenix
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.