Bathroom remodel cost in Missouri
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,750 – $23,600
- Per sq ft
- $102 – $508
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 6
Missouri prices for bathroom remodel: $4,750 to $23,600 for 45 sq ft, or $102 to $508 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% above the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $32.11 an hour.
Inside Missouri, the metros we cover range from $12,700 (Springfield) to $15,200 (St. Louis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Missouri (statewide), standard level
$10,400 to $18,000
About $224 to $386 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,800 | $10,000 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $560 |
| Total | $10,400 | $18,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Missouri
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 41% |
| Labor | $2,650 | $7,900 | $13,100 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $730 | 3% |
| Total | $4,750 | $14,200 | $23,600 | 100% |
Missouri against its neighbors
Missouri ranks 17 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for bathroom remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $17,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $11,700, both for 45 sq ft at the midpoint. Missouri sits at $14,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 220 miles away | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | −6% |
| Arkansas | 230 miles away | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 | −17% |
| Kansas | 250 miles away | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,200 | −7% |
| Nebraska | 270 miles away | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | −7% |
| Illinois | 310 miles away | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 | +18% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Missouri
Missouri's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.06 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $32.11 an hour, 5% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.35 and $48.19 an hour. About 8,310 work in the state. That is 28.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.13 an hour, 9% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.86 and $35.61 an hour. About 470 work in the state. That is 1.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $38.74 an hour. About 14,410 work in the state. That is 49.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.45 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.95 and $45.08 an hour. BLS counts 12,780 of them working in the state, 43.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.09 an hour, which is 6% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $25.36 and $38.74 an hour. BLS counts 550 of them working in the state, 1.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.65 an hour, 16% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $32.94 an hour. About 3,980 work in the state. That is 13.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($48.19 an hour) would add about $970 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.35) would take off about $470. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,936,050 jobs across Missouri (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $24.35 | $32.11 | $48.19 | $30.67 | 1.05 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.86 | $29.13 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.85 | $29.25 | $38.74 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.95 | $31.45 | $45.08 | $30.38 | 1.04 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.36 | $30.09 | $38.74 | $28.33 | 1.06 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.28 | $27.65 | $32.94 | $23.75 | 1.16 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Missouri prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,750 to $12,300
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,400 to $18,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,100 to $23,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,200 – $5,700 | $4,800 – $8,300 | $7,400 – $10,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,250 – $11,000 | $9,300 – $16,000 | $14,300 – $21,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,300 – $16,300 | $13,800 – $23,700 | $21,300 – $31,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,300 – $26,800 | $22,700 – $39,200 | $35,100 – $51,600 |
Missouri metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $14,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 20%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (45 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +7% |
| Kansas City, MO | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,100 | −1% |
| Joplin, MO | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | −5% |
| Columbia, MO | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | −5% |
| Jefferson City, MO | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −5% |
| Springfield, MO | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −10% |
Why two Missouri quotes can differ
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.
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.
Permit
A bathroom remodel permit is $200-$800, more if you move walls (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Missouri
Each project weights the trades differently, so Missouri's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is +1% and window replacement −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $970 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
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Bathroom remodel in Missouri: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Missouri?
$4,750 to $23,600 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Missouri can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Missouri is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Springfield at about $12,700 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is St. Louis at $15,200.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Missouri than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $14,200 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Missouri?
About 56% ($7,900). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Missouri?
The BLS statewide median is $32.11 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.35 to $48.19.
+Where does Missouri rank for bathroom remodel costs?
17th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $14,200 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Missouri?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $12,300 and premium work $16,100 to $23,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Missouri
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.