Bathroom remodel cost in Pueblo, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,600 – $22,800
- Per sq ft
- $98 – $489
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #129
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Pueblo, plan on $4,600 to $22,800 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $98 to $489 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 Pueblo, CO, standard level
$10,000 to $17,300
About $215 to $372 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $9,350 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $10,000 | $17,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Pueblo, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $7,400 | $12,300 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $730 | 3% |
| Total | $4,600 | $13,700 | $22,800 | 100% |
Why Pueblo 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 $31.11 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Pueblo is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pueblo 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 (91.8) and land at $180 to $730.
Data note: 35% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Pueblo. The wage table below marks each row.
Pueblo against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Pueblo. Colorado Springs is the lowest at about $13,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, COthis page | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO50 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −2% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +6% |
| Boulder, CO140 miles | $4,700 – $23,200 | $14,000 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO165 miles | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO180 miles | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Pueblo comes in at #129 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Pueblo 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 |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Pueblo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pueblo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −13% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | −8% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +10% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −6% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Pueblo
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.
Pueblo 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 Pueblo is 0.99 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $31.11 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.74 and $45.19 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 24.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pueblo 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 $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.98 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 29.1 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 $28.94 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.35 and $37.00 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 58.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pueblo metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $29.70 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $33.77 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.61 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $27.85 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 8.1 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 ($45.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $850. At the 25th percentile ($22.74) it shrinks by about $510. The total moves by 6.2% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,780 jobs in the Pueblo area. That makes it the 281st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.74 | $31.11 | $45.19 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.69 | $27.00 | $30.98 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.35 | $28.94 | $37.00 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| 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% | $21.64 | $22.61 | $27.85 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Pueblo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Pueblo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −1% and kitchen cabinets −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Pueblo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pueblo 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 $11,900
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 $22,800
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,500 | $4,650 – $8,000 | $7,150 – $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 – $15,700 | $13,300 – $22,900 | $20,500 – $30,100 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,950 – $25,800 | $21,900 – $37,800 | $33,800 – $49,700 |
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Bathroom remodel in Pueblo: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Pueblo?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,600 to $22,800 in the Pueblo 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 Pueblo?
About $98 to $489 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $730 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Pueblo or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,400, which is 2% less than Pueblo ($13,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pueblo?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $7,400 out of $13,700. Materials are 43% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Pueblo?
$6,050 to $30,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Pueblo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $730 for fees in the Pueblo area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pueblo expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Colorado?
Pueblo 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 Pueblo?
The BLS median is $31.11 an hour in the Pueblo area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.74 to $45.19.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Pueblo?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $11,900 and premium work $15,500 to $22,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Pueblo
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.