Bathroom remodel cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,150 – $20,600
- Per sq ft
- $88 – $440
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #268
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Idaho Falls, plan on $4,150 to $20,600 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $88 to $440 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.72 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$9,050 to $15,600
About $194 to $334 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $7,650 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $590 |
| Total | $9,050 | $15,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $6,050 | $10,100 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $760 | 4% |
| Total | $4,150 | $12,400 | $20,600 | 100% |
Why Idaho Falls prices look the way they do
Labor is 49% 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 Idaho Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Idaho Falls 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 (94.4) and land at $190 to $760.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Idaho Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
How Idaho Falls compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $14,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $4,350 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +4% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +20% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | +6% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +4% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +10% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #268 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 3% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +4% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $4,050 – $20,200 | $12,100 | −2% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +5% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Idaho Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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
$4,150 to $10,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,050 to $15,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,000 to $20,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,000 | $4,250 – $7,250 | $6,500 – $9,550 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,550 | $8,100 – $14,000 | $12,500 – $18,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,450 – $14,100 | $12,000 – $20,600 | $18,500 – $27,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,000 – $23,300 | $19,700 – $34,000 | $30,400 – $44,800 |
Related projects, priced for Idaho Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and shower pan −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −15% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Idaho Falls
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.
Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls is 0.81 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $24.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.23 and $33.40 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 31.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $18.39 an hour, which is 31% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $22.21 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 7.3 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 $25.07 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $31.11 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 91.6 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 $31.42 an hour, 3% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.27 and $40.07 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 66.0 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 Idaho Falls 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.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.34 an hour, which is 10% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.30 and $22.77 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 13.4 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 ($33.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $530. At the 25th percentile ($21.23) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 4.3% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.23 | $24.72 | $33.40 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.00 | $18.39 | $22.21 | $26.77 | 0.69 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.27 | $31.42 | $40.07 | $30.38 | 1.03 | 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% | $17.30 | $21.34 | $22.77 | $23.75 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Idaho Falls?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,150 to $20,600 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,050 to $15,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Idaho Falls?
About $88 to $440 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $760 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,900, which is 4% more than Idaho Falls ($12,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,050 out of $12,400. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$5,450 to $27,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $760 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 3% below 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 Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $24.72 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.23 to $33.40.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $10,700 and premium work $14,000 to $20,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Idaho Falls
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.