Bathroom remodel cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,950 – $24,600
- Per sq ft
- $105 – $527
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #68
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Oxnard, CA usually costs $4,950 to $24,600 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $105 to $527 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $790 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.95 an hour in the Oxnard area, 2% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$10,900 to $18,700
About $232 to $401 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,700 | $8,100 |
| Labor | $5,750 | $9,950 |
| Permits and fees | $420 | $690 |
| Total | $10,900 | $18,700 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $6,400 | $10,600 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,600 | $7,850 | $13,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $550 | $880 | 4% |
| Total | $4,950 | $14,800 | $24,600 | 100% |
Why Oxnard 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 $29.95 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Oxnard is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oxnard is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $6,400 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 110.5: $220 to $880.
What local crews earn in Oxnard
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 Oxnard the blend is 1.06.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.95 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.64 and $39.26 an hour. About 1,230 work in the metro. That is 38.0 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 $26.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $35.04 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 6.5 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 $35.61 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 63.3 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 $31.17 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.21 and $41.06 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 35.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.65 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $28.02 and $37.44 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 20.1 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 $25.70 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.18 and $30.57 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 29.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura has 323,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 79th 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% | $26.64 | $29.95 | $39.26 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.08 | $26.71 | $35.04 | $26.77 | 1.00 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.21 | $31.17 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $28.02 | $30.65 | $37.44 | $28.33 | 1.08 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.18 | $25.70 | $30.57 | $23.75 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Oxnard
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oxnard. 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
$4,950 to $12,800
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,900 to $18,700
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,800 to $24,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,350 – $5,950 | $5,050 – $8,700 | $7,800 – $11,400 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,450 – $11,500 | $9,700 – $16,700 | $15,000 – $22,000 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,550 – $16,900 | $14,300 – $24,700 | $22,100 – $32,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,800 – $27,900 | $23,600 – $40,800 | $36,500 – $53,600 |
How Oxnard compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Los Angeles is the priciest of the group at $15,500. Visalia is the cheapest at $14,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $5,200 – $25,700 | $15,500 | +5% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +2% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,600 | +5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oxnard ranks #68 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oxnard is 5% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $5,200 – $25,700 | $15,500 | +5% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,650 – $28,000 | $16,900 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $5,250 – $26,100 | $15,700 | +6% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 | +16% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $5,050 – $25,100 | $15,100 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,700 | −8% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −9% |
What nearby projects cost in Oxnard
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oxnard wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+12%) and shower pan lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,900 | +2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,600 | +7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,800 | +12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Oxnard bid
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 Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Oxnard?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,950 to $24,600 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,900 to $18,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Oxnard?
About $105 to $527 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $220 to $880 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,000, which is 2% more than Oxnard ($14,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $7,850 out of $14,800. Materials are 43% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Oxnard?
$6,550 to $32,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $220 to $880 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 5% below the California statewide estimate ($15,600 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $29.95 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.64 to $39.26.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Oxnard?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,950 to $12,800 and premium work $16,800 to $24,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Oxnard
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.