Bathroom remodel cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,300
- Per sq ft
- $91 – $456
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Coeur d'Alene area: $4,300 to $21,300 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.17 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, 21% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$9,400 to $16,200
About $200 to $346 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $8,200 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $610 |
| Total | $9,400 | $16,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $6,450 | $10,800 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $490 | $790 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,800 | $21,300 | 100% |
Where the Coeur d'Alene price comes from
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 $24.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Coeur d'Alene is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Coeur d'Alene is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,850 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.3: $200 to $790.
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 Coeur d'Alene. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Coeur d'Alene trade wages
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 Coeur d'Alene the blend is 0.87.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $24.17 an hour, 21% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $30.65 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 36.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Coeur d'Alene metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $23.05 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.70 and $27.16 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 109.3 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 $31.90 an hour, which is 5% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.08 and $40.46 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 66.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Coeur d'Alene metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $21.05 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.11 and $27.68 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.07 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $25.60 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 30.4 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 $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 0.3% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Coeur d'Alene has 72,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 254th 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% | $23.56 | $24.17 | $30.65 | $30.67 | 0.79 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.70 | $23.05 | $27.16 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.08 | $31.90 | $40.46 | $30.38 | 1.05 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.11 | $21.05 | $27.68 | $28.33 | 0.74 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.36 | $22.07 | $25.60 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Why two Coeur d'Alene quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Coeur d'Alene
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Coeur d'Alene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−3%) and shower pan lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Coeur d'Alene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Coeur d'Alene. 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
$4,300 to $11,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,400 to $16,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,500 to $21,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,150 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $9,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,900 | $8,400 – $14,500 | $12,900 – $19,000 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,650 – $14,600 | $12,400 – $21,400 | $19,100 – $28,100 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,300 – $24,100 | $20,400 – $35,200 | $31,500 – $46,400 |
How Coeur d'Alene compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $17,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,600 | +22% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | +13% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $5,600 – $27,900 | $16,700 | +31% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | +18% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +35% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Coeur d'Alene ranks #207 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 1% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +3% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | +10% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −4% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +16% |
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Bathroom remodel in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Coeur d'Alene?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,300 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,400 to $16,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Coeur d'Alene?
About $91 to $456 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 Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,600, which is 22% more than Coeur d'Alene ($12,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,450 out of $12,800. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$5,650 to $28,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene?
The BLS median is $24.17 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.56 to $30.65.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,100 and premium work $14,500 to $21,300. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Coeur d'Alene
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.