Bathroom remodel cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $3,950 – $19,600
- Per sq ft
- $84 – $420
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #296
- 1 = most expensive
Little Rock homeowners pay roughly $3,950 to $19,600 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $84 to $420 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Little Rock is 16% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.65 an hour in the Little Rock area, 23% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Little Rock, AR, standard level
$8,650 to $14,900
About $185 to $319 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,150 | $7,150 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $8,650 | $14,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,450 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $5,650 | $9,400 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $710 | 4% |
| Total | $3,950 | $11,800 | $19,600 | 100% |
Where the Little Rock price comes from
Labor is 48% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Little Rock the blended ratio comes out at 0.76.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Little Rock 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 (89.4) and land at $180 to $710.
How Little Rock compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Monroe is the priciest of the group at $12,300. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $11,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,800 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | −2% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $4,050 – $20,200 | $12,100 | +3% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | +4% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, Little Rock comes in at #296 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Little Rock is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −1% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,900 – $19,300 | $11,600 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Little Rock's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +9% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | +30% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +12% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +9% |
Little Rock: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Little Rock 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
$3,950 to $10,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,650 to $14,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,300 to $19,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,750 | $4,050 – $6,950 | $6,200 – $9,100 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,550 – $9,100 | $7,700 – $13,300 | $11,900 – $17,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,200 – $13,500 | $11,400 – $19,700 | $17,600 – $25,900 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,550 – $22,200 | $18,800 – $32,400 | $29,000 – $42,700 |
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 Little Rock is 0.76 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $23.65 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $29.55 an hour. BLS counts 890 of them working in the area, 24.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $17.79 an hour, which is 34% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.46 and $19.61 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.10 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.08 and $27.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 30.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.17 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $29.41 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 52.2 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 $21.43 an hour, 24% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $22.60 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 1.7 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 $21.47 an hour, which is 10% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.12 and $23.35 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 7.0 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 ($29.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($18.26) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 3.0% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 358,210 jobs in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. That makes it the 72nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $18.26 | $23.65 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.46 | $17.79 | $19.61 | $26.77 | 0.66 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $20.08 | $23.10 | $27.36 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.07 | $23.17 | $29.41 | $30.38 | 0.76 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.55 | $21.43 | $22.60 | $28.33 | 0.76 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.12 | $21.47 | $23.35 | $23.75 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Little Rock
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.
Moving plumbing
Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in place keeps plumbing costs down. Moving them does not.
Planning more than one job in Little Rock?
Because every project leans on different trades, Little Rock's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −10% and shower pan −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $240 – $1,250 | −17% |
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Bathroom remodel in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Little Rock?
For 45 sq ft, expect $3,950 to $19,600 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,650 to $14,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Little Rock?
About $84 to $420 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $710 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $11,600, which is 2% less than Little Rock ($11,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $5,650 out of $11,800. Materials are 48% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Little Rock?
$5,200 to $25,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Little Rock?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $710 for fees in the Little Rock area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $23.65 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.26 to $29.55.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Little Rock?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $10,200 and premium work $13,300 to $19,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Little Rock
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.