Bathroom remodel cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,750 – $23,500
- Per sq ft
- $101 – $504
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 7
Colorado prices for bathroom remodel: $4,750 to $23,500 for 45 sq ft, or $101 to $504 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% above the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $30.40 an hour.
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $13,400 (Colorado Springs) to $14,500 (Denver) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Colorado (statewide), standard level
$10,400 to $17,900
About $222 to $383 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $7,600 |
| Labor | $5,600 | $9,650 |
| Permits and fees | $390 | $640 |
| Total | $10,400 | $17,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $7,600 | $12,700 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $520 | $820 | 4% |
| Total | $4,750 | $14,100 | $23,500 | 100% |
Why two Colorado quotes can differ
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.
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).
Colorado metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $14,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (45 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO | $4,700 – $23,200 | $14,000 | −1% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | −3% |
| Greeley, CO | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | −3% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | −3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −5% |
Other Colorado jobs that often go with bathroom remodel
Each project weights the trades differently, so Colorado's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets is +1% and kitchen remodel level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Colorado
Colorado's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.02 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $30.40 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $25.18 and $37.86 an hour. About 10,080 work in the state. That is 35.1 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 $27.74 an hour, 4% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour. About 870 work in the state. That is 3.0 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 $30.21 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.97 and $35.78 an hour. About 12,740 work in the state. That is 44.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.92 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $37.73 an hour. BLS counts 17,010 of them working in the state, 59.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.70 an hour, which is 5% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $33.77 an hour. BLS counts 1,560 of them working in the state, 5.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.47 an hour, 7% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $28.68 an hour. About 3,480 work in the state. That is 12.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($37.86 an hour) would add about $450 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.18) would take off about $320. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $25.18 | $30.40 | $37.86 | $30.67 | 0.99 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.97 | $30.21 | $35.78 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.50 | $29.92 | $37.73 | $30.38 | 0.98 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.43 | $29.70 | $33.77 | $28.33 | 1.05 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.70 | $25.47 | $28.68 | $23.75 | 1.07 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Colorado prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,750 to $12,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,400 to $17,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,000 to $23,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,200 – $5,700 | $4,850 – $8,300 | $7,450 – $10,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,250 – $10,900 | $9,250 – $16,000 | $14,300 – $21,000 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,250 – $16,200 | $13,700 – $23,600 | $21,100 – $31,100 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,300 – $26,700 | $22,600 – $38,900 | $34,800 – $51,200 |
How Colorado compares with nearby states
Colorado ranks 19 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for bathroom remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $17,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $11,700, both for 45 sq ft at the midpoint. Colorado sits at $14,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | −5% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | −7% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | −7% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −10% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,200 | −6% |
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Bathroom remodel in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Colorado?
$4,750 to $23,500 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Colorado Springs at about $13,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Denver at $14,500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $14,100 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 54% ($7,600). Materials are 42%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $30.40 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.18 to $37.86.
+Where does Colorado rank for bathroom remodel costs?
19th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $14,100 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Colorado?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $12,200 and premium work $16,000 to $23,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Colorado
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.