Bathroom remodel cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,250 – $21,200
- Per sq ft
- $91 – $455
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #218
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $4,250 to $21,200 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $91 to $455 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 9% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.52 an hour in the Springfield area, 4% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$9,350 to $16,100
About $200 to $345 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,250 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $8,300 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,350 | $16,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,550 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,550 | $10,900 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $710 | 3% |
| Total | $4,250 | $12,700 | $21,200 | 100% |
Why Springfield prices look the way they do
Labor is 52% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 94.2 (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 (88.6) and land at $180 to $710.
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and kitchen backsplash −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −13% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Springfield 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).
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$4,250 to $11,000
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,350 to $16,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,400 to $21,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,100 | $4,350 – $7,450 | $6,700 – $9,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,800 – $9,850 | $8,350 – $14,400 | $12,900 – $18,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,650 – $14,600 | $12,300 – $21,300 | $19,000 – $28,000 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,250 – $24,000 | $20,300 – $35,100 | $31,400 – $46,200 |
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
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 $14,100 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +6% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −6% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +6% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +6% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,100 | +11% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 | +12% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #218 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Springfield is 10% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +20% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,700 – $23,400 | $14,100 | +11% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +6% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +6% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $4,600 – $22,900 | $13,700 | +8% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $4,800 – $23,700 | $14,300 | +12% |
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 Springfield is 0.88 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $43.21 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 29.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $20.29 an hour, which is 24% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.20 and $28.91 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 2.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 920 of them working in the area, 41.3 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 $27.21 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $34.89 an hour. About 1,040 work in the metro. That is 46.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.19 an hour, 4% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $32.46 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 2.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.53 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $28.58 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 10.3 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 ($43.21 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $830. At the 25th percentile ($23.59) it shrinks by about $360. The total moves by 6.5% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 223,030 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 108th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.59 | $29.52 | $43.21 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.20 | $20.29 | $28.91 | $26.77 | 0.76 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.89 | $25.00 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.40 | $27.21 | $34.89 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.66 | $27.19 | $32.46 | $28.33 | 0.96 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.42 | $22.53 | $28.58 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Springfield?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,250 to $21,200 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,350 to $16,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Springfield?
About $91 to $455 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 Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,500, which is 6% more than Springfield ($12,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $12,700. Materials are 45% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$5,650 to $28,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Missouri?
Springfield is 10% 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $29.52 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.59 to $43.21.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Springfield?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $11,000 and premium work $14,400 to $21,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Springfield
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.