Bathroom remodel cost in Greeley, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,600 – $22,700
- Per sq ft
- $97.50 – $487
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #131
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Greeley, plan on $4,600 to $22,700 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $97.50 to $487 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Greeley, CO, standard level
$10,000 to $17,300
About $214 to $370 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,350 | $9,250 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $10,000 | $17,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Greeley, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $7,300 | $12,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 4% |
| Total | $4,600 | $13,600 | $22,700 | 100% |
Where the Greeley price comes from
Labor is 54% 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 Greeley the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greeley metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $200 to $800.
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 Greeley. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Greeley
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greeley 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
$4,600 to $11,800
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,000 to $17,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,500 to $22,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,500 | $4,650 – $8,000 | $7,200 – $10,500 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,100 – $10,600 | $8,950 – $15,400 | $13,800 – $20,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,050 – $15,600 | $13,200 – $22,800 | $20,400 – $30,000 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,950 – $25,700 | $21,800 – $37,600 | $33,700 – $49,500 |
Is Greeley cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Greeley. Colorado Springs is the lowest at about $13,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COthis page | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | |
| Cheyenne, WY55 miles | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,400 | −2% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | level |
| Boulder, CO60 miles | $4,700 – $23,200 | $14,000 | +2% |
| Denver, CO80 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO120 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −2% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Greeley comes in at #131 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Greeley is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −2% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,700 – $23,200 | $14,000 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Greeley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greeley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | +6% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $4,750 – $23,700 | $14,200 | +4% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −10% |
Greeley 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 Greeley is 0.98 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.53 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $34.81 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 43.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greeley metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $27.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.38 and $30.06 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 46.8 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 $30.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $38.36 an hour. About 1,240 work in the metro. That is 103.7 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 $28.76 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $24.77 and $30.18 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 4.2 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 $23.59 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $27.14 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 15.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.81 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($23.72) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 2.8% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,540 jobs in the Greeley area. That makes it the 184th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.72 | $28.53 | $34.81 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.38 | $27.83 | $30.06 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.59 | $30.43 | $38.36 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $24.77 | $28.76 | $30.18 | $28.33 | 1.02 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.88 | $23.59 | $27.14 | $23.75 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Greeley 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.
Related projects, priced for Greeley
Because every project leans on different trades, Greeley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −1% and kitchen cabinets −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,750 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,500 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
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Bathroom remodel in Greeley: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Greeley?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,600 to $22,700 in the Greeley area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,000 to $17,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Greeley?
About $97.50 to $487 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $800 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Greeley or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,400, which is 2% less than Greeley ($13,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greeley?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $7,300 out of $13,600. Materials are 43% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Greeley?
$6,050 to $30,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Greeley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $800 for fees in the Greeley area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greeley expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Colorado?
Greeley is 3% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($14,100 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Greeley?
The BLS median is $28.53 an hour in the Greeley area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.72 to $34.81.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Greeley?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $11,800 and premium work $15,500 to $22,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Greeley
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.