Bathroom remodel cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $3,900 – $19,300
- Per sq ft
- $82.50 – $414
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Jonesboro, AR usually costs $3,900 to $19,300 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $82.50 to $414 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,400 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $22.61 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 26% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$8,500 to $14,700
About $182 to $314 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,000 | $6,950 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $530 |
| Total | $8,500 | $14,700 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Jonesboro, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,450 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $5,500 | $9,150 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $430 | $690 | 4% |
| Total | $3,900 | $11,600 | $19,300 | 100% |
Where the Jonesboro price comes from
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 $22.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jonesboro is 0.74 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jonesboro is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,700 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $170 to $690.
Data note: 45% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Jonesboro. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Jonesboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jonesboro. 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
$3,900 to $10,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,500 to $14,700
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,100 to $19,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,700 | $3,950 – $6,800 | $6,100 – $8,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,500 – $9,000 | $7,600 – $13,100 | $11,700 – $17,200 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,150 – $13,300 | $11,200 – $19,400 | $17,400 – $25,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,450 – $21,900 | $18,500 – $32,000 | $28,600 – $42,000 |
Is Jonesboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $12,800 across Jonesboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +10% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | +7% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,800 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +10% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | +8% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +21% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jonesboro ranks #300 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,800 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +28% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | +23% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $4,050 – $20,100 | $12,100 | +4% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | +6% |
What local crews earn in Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro the blend is 0.74.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $22.61 an hour, 26% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $28.22 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 26.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.13 an hour, 27% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $24.23 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 18.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $29.23 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 56.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $21.42 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.82 and $22.65 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $19.28 an hour against $23.75 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $22.85 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $340 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jonesboro has 60,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 286th 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% | $18.48 | $22.61 | $28.22 | $30.67 | 0.74 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.62 | $18.74 | $21.63 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.07 | $21.13 | $24.23 | $29.12 | 0.73 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.13 | $23.43 | $29.23 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.82 | $21.42 | $22.65 | $28.33 | 0.76 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.76 | $19.28 | $22.85 | $23.75 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Jonesboro
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.
What nearby projects cost in Jonesboro
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jonesboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−11%) and shower pan lowest (−20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −20% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
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Bathroom remodel in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Jonesboro?
For 45 sq ft, expect $3,900 to $19,300 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,500 to $14,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Jonesboro?
About $82.50 to $414 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $690 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,800, which is 10% more than Jonesboro ($11,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $5,500 out of $11,600. Materials are 49% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Jonesboro?
$5,150 to $25,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Jonesboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $690 for fees in the Jonesboro area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro is 1% below 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 Jonesboro?
The BLS median is $22.61 an hour in the Jonesboro area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.48 to $28.22.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Jonesboro?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $10,100 and premium work $13,100 to $19,300. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Jonesboro
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.