Bathroom remodel cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,000 – $19,800
- Per sq ft
- $85 – $425
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #293
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Fayetteville, plan on $4,000 to $19,800 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $85 to $425 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $25.05 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 18% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$8,750 to $15,100
About $187 to $323 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $7,300 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $8,750 | $15,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,450 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $5,800 | $9,650 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $730 | 4% |
| Total | $4,000 | $11,900 | $19,800 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville 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, Fayetteville wages are 0.78 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,700, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.4) and land at $180 to $730.
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 Fayetteville. The wage table below marks each row.
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
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 $11,600 to $13,500 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +13% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +7% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,800 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #293 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,800 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −2% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +21% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | +25% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | +10% |
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$4,000 to $10,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,750 to $15,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,500 to $19,800
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,800 | $4,100 – $7,000 | $6,300 – $9,200 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,600 – $9,250 | $7,800 – $13,500 | $12,100 – $17,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,300 – $13,600 | $11,600 – $19,900 | $17,800 – $26,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,650 – $22,500 | $19,000 – $32,800 | $29,400 – $43,200 |
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and shower pan −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $740 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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.
Fayetteville labor market for bathroom remodel
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 Fayetteville is 0.78 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $25.05 an hour, which is 18% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.05 and $30.04 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 30.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Fayetteville metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $18.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.62 and $21.63 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 41.1 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 $23.67 an hour, 22% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $30.26 an hour. About 1,810 work in the metro. That is 65.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.65 an hour, 20% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $19.00 and $22.77 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.79 an hour, which is 21% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.86 and $23.48 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 12.0 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 ($30.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($22.05) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 2.5% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,180 jobs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area. That makes it the 93rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.05 | $25.05 | $30.04 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.62 | $18.74 | $21.63 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.80 | $23.67 | $30.26 | $30.38 | 0.78 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.00 | $22.65 | $22.77 | $28.33 | 0.80 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.86 | $18.79 | $23.48 | $23.75 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Fayetteville?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,000 to $19,800 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,750 to $15,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Fayetteville?
About $85 to $425 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $730 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $11,600, which is 2% less than Fayetteville ($11,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $5,800 out of $11,900. Materials are 48% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$5,300 to $26,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $730 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($11,700 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $25.05 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.05 to $30.04.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Fayetteville?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $10,300 and premium work $13,500 to $19,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Fayetteville
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.