Bathroom remodel cost in Houma, LA
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
- $88.50 – $443
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
Houma homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $20,600 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $88.50 to $443 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Houma is 11% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.56 an hour in the Houma area, 13% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Houma, LA, standard level
$9,100 to $15,700
About $195 to $337 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $7,950 |
| Permits and fees | $320 | $530 |
| Total | $9,100 | $15,700 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Houma, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,500 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $430 | $680 | 3% |
| Total | $4,150 | $12,400 | $20,600 | 100% |
Where the Houma 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 $26.56 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Houma is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houma metro is 93.7 (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 (85.1) and land at $170 to $680.
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 Houma. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Houma
Because every project leans on different trades, Houma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and shower pan −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Houma: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houma 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
$9,100 to $15,700
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 | $4,200 – $7,250 | $6,500 – $9,550 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,600 | $8,100 – $14,000 | $12,500 – $18,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,500 – $14,200 | $12,000 – $20,700 | $18,600 – $27,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,050 – $23,400 | $19,800 – $34,200 | $30,600 – $45,000 |
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 Houma is 0.84 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $26.56 an hour, which is 13% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $28.79 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 55.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Houma metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $21.52 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.18 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $28.31 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 47.9 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 $27.72 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.16 and $31.06 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 55.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Houma metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $22.80 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.01 and $29.20 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.93 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $23.68 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 41.9 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 ($28.79 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($22.84) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 1.1% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 83,440 jobs in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux area. That makes it the 230th 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% | $22.84 | $26.56 | $28.79 | $30.67 | 0.87 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.76 | $23.18 | $28.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.16 | $27.72 | $31.06 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $16.01 | $22.80 | $29.20 | $28.33 | 0.80 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $20.02 | $22.93 | $23.68 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Houma compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $13,300. Lafayette is the cheapest at $12,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | |
| New Orleans, LA75 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA85 miles | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +7% |
| Lafayette, LA90 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA90 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS135 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Houma comes in at #262 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Houma is 3% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +7% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +3% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Houma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +8% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +4% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +17% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Houma
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.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
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Bathroom remodel in Houma: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Houma?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,150 to $20,600 in the Houma area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,100 to $15,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Houma?
About $88.50 to $443 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $680 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Houma or New Orleans?
New Orleans is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 3% more than Houma ($12,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houma?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,400. Materials are 46% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Houma?
$5,500 to $27,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Houma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $680 for fees in the Houma area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houma expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Houma is 3% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($12,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Houma?
The BLS median is $26.56 an hour in the Houma area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.84 to $28.79.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Houma?
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 Houma
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.