Bathroom remodel cost in Joplin, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,550 – $22,500
- Per sq ft
- $97 – $484
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Joplin, MO usually costs $4,550 to $22,500 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $97 to $484 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $500 less. 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 Joplin, MO, standard level
$9,900 to $17,100
About $213 to $368 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,250 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $9,300 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $530 |
| Total | $9,900 | $17,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Joplin, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,550 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $7,350 | $12,300 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $430 | $690 | 3% |
| Total | $4,550 | $13,500 | $22,500 | 100% |
Why Joplin prices look the way they do
Labor is 54% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Joplin the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Joplin 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 85.7: $170 to $690.
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 Joplin. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Joplin
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 Joplin the blend is 0.99.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $30.95 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $40.02 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 20.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Joplin 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 $23.34 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $32.04 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 34.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $32.56 an hour, which is 7% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $45.47 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 49.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Joplin 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 $21.90 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $27.99 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 6.9 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 $550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $550. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Joplin has 87,190 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 224th 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% | $21.87 | $30.95 | $40.02 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.86 | $29.13 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $19.37 | $23.34 | $32.04 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.70 | $32.56 | $45.47 | $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% | $18.46 | $21.90 | $27.99 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Is Joplin cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $14,100. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $11,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MOthis page | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | |
| Fayetteville, AR70 miles | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −12% |
| Springfield, MO75 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −8% |
| Fort Smith, AR115 miles | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −14% |
| Kansas City, MO125 miles | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,100 | +4% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 | +5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Joplin ranks #141 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Joplin 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 | +4% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | −6% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | level |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Joplin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −9% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,200 – $20,800 | $12,500 | −7% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | +11% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | +9% |
Planning more than one job in Joplin?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Joplin wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−1%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Joplin
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Joplin. 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
$4,550 to $11,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,900 to $17,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,300 to $22,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,100 – $5,400 | $4,600 – $7,900 | $7,050 – $10,400 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,050 – $10,400 | $8,850 – $15,300 | $13,700 – $20,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,000 – $15,500 | $13,100 – $22,600 | $20,200 – $29,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,850 – $25,600 | $21,600 – $37,300 | $33,400 – $49,100 |
Why two Joplin quotes can differ
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 Joplin: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Joplin?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,550 to $22,500 in the Joplin area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,900 to $17,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Joplin?
About $97 to $484 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $690 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Joplin or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $11,900, which is 12% less than Joplin ($13,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Joplin?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $7,350 out of $13,500. Materials are 42% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Joplin?
$6,000 to $29,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Joplin?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $690 for fees in the Joplin area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Joplin expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Missouri?
Joplin 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 Joplin?
The BLS median is $30.95 an hour in the Joplin area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.87 to $40.02.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Joplin?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $11,700 and premium work $15,300 to $22,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Joplin
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.