Bathroom remodel cost in Jefferson City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,500 – $22,300
- Per sq ft
- $96 – $481
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #148
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Jefferson City area: $4,500 to $22,300 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Jefferson City, MO, standard level
$9,850 to $17,000
About $212 to $365 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,250 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $9,200 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $550 |
| Total | $9,850 | $17,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Jefferson City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,550 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $7,250 | $12,100 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $700 | 3% |
| Total | $4,500 | $13,400 | $22,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Jefferson City number
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, Jefferson City wages are 0.98 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jefferson City is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,700 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.0: $180 to $700.
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 Jefferson City. The wage table below marks each row.
How Jefferson City compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Jefferson City. Springfield is the lowest at about $12,700 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MOthis page | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | |
| Columbia, MO35 miles | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | level |
| St. Louis, MO95 miles | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +13% |
| Springfield, MO105 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −5% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,100 | +5% |
| Springfield, IL150 miles | $5,300 – $26,300 | $15,800 | +18% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 | +6% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jefferson City ranks #148 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jefferson City is 5% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +13% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,100 | +5% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −5% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | level |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jefferson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −8% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | −9% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −4% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,800 – $23,700 | $14,200 | +6% |
What nearby projects cost in Jefferson City
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jefferson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (level) and shower pan lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,100 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Jefferson City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jefferson City. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from half bath (20 sq ft) to primary bath (100 sq ft).
Basic
$4,500 to $11,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,850 to $17,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,200 to $22,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,100 – $5,400 | $4,550 – $7,850 | $7,050 – $10,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,000 – $10,400 | $8,800 – $15,200 | $13,600 – $19,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,950 – $15,400 | $13,000 – $22,500 | $20,100 – $29,500 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,800 – $25,400 | $21,500 – $37,100 | $33,200 – $48,800 |
Who does the work: Jefferson City trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jefferson City the blend is 0.98.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $23.83 an hour, 22% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.83 and $29.20 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 36.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jefferson City metro, so we used the Missouri statewide median: $29.13 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.86 and $35.61 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.22 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 53.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $32.52 an hour, which is 7% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.00 and $39.35 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 59.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jefferson City metro, so we used the Missouri statewide median: $30.09 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.36 and $38.74 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.02 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $28.30 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 7.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $0. That is a swing of roughly 0.0% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jefferson City has 80,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 237th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.83 | $23.83 | $29.20 | $30.67 | 0.78 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.86 | $29.13 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.36 | $27.42 | $31.22 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.00 | $32.52 | $39.35 | $30.38 | 1.07 | metro |
| 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% | $18.74 | $26.02 | $28.30 | $23.75 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Jefferson City bid
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).
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Bathroom remodel in Jefferson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Jefferson City?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,500 to $22,300 in the Jefferson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,850 to $17,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Jefferson City?
About $96 to $481 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Jefferson City or Columbia?
Columbia is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,500, which is 0% more than Jefferson City ($13,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jefferson City?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $7,250 out of $13,400. Materials are 43% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Jefferson City?
$5,950 to $29,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Jefferson City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $700 for fees in the Jefferson City area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jefferson City expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City is 5% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($14,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Jefferson City?
The BLS median is $23.83 an hour in the Jefferson City area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.83 to $29.20.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Jefferson City?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,500 to $11,600 and premium work $15,200 to $22,300. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Jefferson City
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.