Bathroom remodel cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,350 – $21,500
- Per sq ft
- $92 – $461
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #190
- 1 = most expensive
Yuma homeowners pay roughly $4,350 to $21,500 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $92 to $461 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Yuma is 8% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.36 an hour in the Yuma area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$9,500 to $16,300
About $203 to $350 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,850 | $8,350 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $9,500 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,600 | $11,000 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $460 | $740 | 4% |
| Total | $4,350 | $12,900 | $21,500 | 100% |
Why Yuma 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, Yuma wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yuma metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $190 to $740.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Yuma. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Yuma
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yuma wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,350 to $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,500 to $16,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,600 to $21,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,600 | $6,800 – $9,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $10,000 | $8,450 – $14,600 | $13,100 – $19,200 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,800 | $12,500 – $21,600 | $19,300 – $28,400 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,400 – $24,400 | $20,600 – $35,600 | $31,900 – $46,800 |
Yuma 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 $15,700 across Yuma and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +18% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +2% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $5,250 – $26,100 | $15,700 | +21% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Yuma comes in at #190 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Yuma is 3% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +2% |
| 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 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Yuma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | +12% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | +9% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +16% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +3% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Yuma is 0.89 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.36 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $31.97 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 24.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $25.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $30.39 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 37.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.28 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $35.90 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 49.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.15 an hour, 8% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.49 and $29.00 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 7.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $19.03 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.44 and $23.15 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.97 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($21.75) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 1.7% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,880 jobs in the Yuma area. That makes it the 262nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.75 | $28.36 | $31.97 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.66 | $25.00 | $30.39 | $26.77 | 0.93 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.70 | $28.28 | $35.90 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.49 | $26.15 | $29.00 | $28.33 | 0.92 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.44 | $19.03 | $23.15 | $23.75 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Yuma?
Because every project leans on different trades, Yuma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Yuma
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
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.
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Bathroom remodel in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Yuma?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,350 to $21,500 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,500 to $16,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Yuma?
About $92 to $461 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,200, which is 18% more than Yuma ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,600 out of $12,900. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$5,700 to $28,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $740 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 3% below 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 Yuma?
The BLS median is $28.36 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.75 to $31.97.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Yuma?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $11,200 and premium work $14,600 to $21,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Yuma
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.