Bathroom remodel cost in Wichita, KS
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
- $92 – $460
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
Wichita homeowners pay roughly $4,300 to $21,400 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $92 to $460 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Wichita is 8% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.30 an hour in the Wichita area, 4% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Wichita, KS, standard level
$9,450 to $16,300
About $202 to $350 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,250 |
| Labor | $4,900 | $8,500 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,450 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 44% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $6,700 | $11,200 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $710 | 3% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,900 | $21,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Wichita number
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 $29.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wichita is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wichita metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,700, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.9) and land at $180 to $710.
Related projects, priced for Wichita
Because every project leans on different trades, Wichita's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and kitchen cabinets −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,550 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Wichita
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.
Is Wichita cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Wichita. Tulsa is the lowest at about $12,400 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +4% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,500 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,100 | +9% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,200 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Wichita comes in at #197 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Wichita is 3% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Wichita's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,700 | +6% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | +2% |
Wichita: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wichita 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) | $2,000 – $5,150 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $9,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,450 – $14,500 | $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) | $9,400 – $24,300 | $20,600 – $35,500 | $31,800 – $46,700 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Wichita is 0.90 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.30 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $39.21 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 34.4 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 $23.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.49 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 39.2 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 $31.57 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.07 and $38.48 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 52.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.39 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.65 and $27.40 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 4.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.75 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.08 and $23.21 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 13.0 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 ($39.21 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $600. At the 25th percentile ($23.29) it shrinks by about $360. The total moves by 4.7% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 308,570 jobs in the Wichita area. That makes it the 82nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.29 | $29.30 | $39.21 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $22.83 | $23.33 | $27.43 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.07 | $31.57 | $38.48 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.65 | $23.39 | $27.40 | $28.33 | 0.83 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.08 | $21.75 | $23.21 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Wichita?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,400 in the Wichita 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 Wichita?
About $92 to $460 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $710 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 3% less than Wichita ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $6,700 out of $12,900. Materials are 44% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Wichita?
$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 Wichita?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $710 for fees in the Wichita area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 3% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($13,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $29.30 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $39.21.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Wichita?
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 Wichita
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.