Bathroom remodel cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,100 – $20,400
- Per sq ft
- $87.50 – $437
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #282
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Jackson, plan on $4,100 to $20,400 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $87.50 to $437 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.48 an hour in the Jackson area, 10% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Jackson, MS, standard level
$9,000 to $15,500
About $192 to $332 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,350 | $7,500 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,000 | $15,500 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 48% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $5,950 | $9,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $710 | 4% |
| Total | $4,100 | $12,200 | $20,400 | 100% |
Why Jackson prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 25%, tile and stone setters at 25%, carpenters at 20%, electricians at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 10%. Weighted together, Jackson wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson 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 (89.0) and land at $180 to $710.
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 Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and kitchen backsplash −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −14% |
Is Jackson cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $11,900 to $13,300 across Jackson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −3% |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +9% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #282 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Jackson is 0% below the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | +7% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +23% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +3% |
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$4,100 to $10,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,000 to $15,500
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,900 to $20,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,950 | $4,200 – $7,200 | $6,450 – $9,450 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,650 – $9,450 | $8,000 – $13,800 | $12,400 – $18,200 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,400 – $14,000 | $11,900 – $20,500 | $18,300 – $26,900 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,900 – $23,100 | $19,500 – $33,700 | $30,200 – $44,400 |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Jackson
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.
Jackson 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 Jackson is 0.80 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $27.48 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $33.33 an hour. BLS counts 550 of them working in the area, 20.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jackson metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $18.81 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $24.12 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $25.17 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 24.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.15 an hour, 17% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.24 and $31.16 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 44.7 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 Jackson metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $17.94 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $14.46 and $21.42 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.70 an hour, which is 9% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $28.23 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 7.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($33.33 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($23.08) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 2.9% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 270,730 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 96th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.08 | $27.48 | $33.33 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.97 | $18.81 | $24.12 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $20.46 | $23.72 | $25.17 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.24 | $25.15 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.83 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $14.46 | $17.94 | $21.42 | $28.33 | 0.63 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.68 | $21.70 | $28.23 | $23.75 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Jackson?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,100 to $20,400 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,000 to $15,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Jackson?
About $87.50 to $437 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 Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $11,900, which is 3% less than Jackson ($12,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $5,950 out of $12,200. Materials are 48% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Jackson?
$5,400 to $26,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 0% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($12,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $27.48 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.08 to $33.33.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Jackson?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $10,600 and premium work $13,900 to $20,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Jackson
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.