Bathroom remodel cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,400
- Per sq ft
- $91.50 – $459
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #196
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Boise, plan on $4,300 to $21,400 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $91.50 to $459 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.38 an hour in the Boise area, 11% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Boise, ID, standard level
$9,450 to $16,300
About $202 to $349 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $8,300 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $610 |
| Total | $9,450 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,550 | $10,900 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $490 | $790 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,900 | $21,400 | 100% |
Why Boise 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 $27.38 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Boise is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Boise metro is 96.2 (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 (98.4) and land at $200 to $790.
Boise 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 Boise is 0.88 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $27.38 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $35.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,760 of them working in the area, 44.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $24.07 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $27.24 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 7.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.45 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $30.30 an hour. BLS counts 4,080 of them working in the area, 104.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.58 and $39.44 an hour. About 2,510 work in the metro. That is 64.1 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 $21.30 an hour, 25% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $28.35 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 12.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.88 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.67 and $23.61 an hour. BLS counts 1,030 of them working in the area, 26.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($22.40) it shrinks by about $300. The total moves by 4.0% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 391,790 jobs in the Boise City area. That makes it the 67th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.40 | $27.38 | $35.89 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $21.64 | $24.07 | $27.24 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.58 | $29.62 | $39.44 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.05 | $21.30 | $28.35 | $28.33 | 0.75 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.67 | $21.88 | $23.61 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Boise
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).
Planning more than one job in Boise?
Because every project leans on different trades, Boise's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and kitchen cabinets −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Boise against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $12,400 to $15,500 across Boise and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $4,350 – $21,400 | $12,900 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $5,200 – $25,700 | $15,500 | +20% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | +2% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Boise comes in at #196 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Boise is 1% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Boise's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Boise: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Boise 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
$4,300 to $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,450 to $16,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,600 to $21,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,600 | $6,800 – $9,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,450 – $14,600 | $13,000 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,700 | $12,500 – $21,500 | $19,300 – $28,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,350 – $24,300 | $20,600 – $35,500 | $31,700 – $46,600 |
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Bathroom remodel in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Boise?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,400 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,450 to $16,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Boise?
About $91.50 to $459 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $790 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 4% less than Boise ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $12,900. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Boise?
$5,700 to $28,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Boise?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $790 for fees in the Boise area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 1% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($12,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $27.38 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $35.89.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Boise?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,200 and premium work $14,600 to $21,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Boise
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.