Bathroom remodel cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,900 – $24,400
- Per sq ft
- $105 – $526
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #76
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Billings, plan on $4,900 to $24,400 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $105 to $526 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $39.27 an hour in the Billings area, 28% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Billings, MT, standard level
$10,800 to $18,600
About $231 to $400 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $6,150 | $10,600 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $10,800 | $18,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $2,800 | $8,350 | $13,900 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 3% |
| Total | $4,900 | $14,700 | $24,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Billings number
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $39.27 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Billings is 1.13 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Billings metro is 96.0 (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 (93.5) and land at $190 to $750.
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 Billings. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Billings
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Billings 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
$4,900 to $12,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,800 to $18,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,600 to $24,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,300 – $5,900 | $5,000 – $8,550 | $7,650 – $11,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,400 – $11,300 | $9,600 – $16,600 | $14,800 – $21,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,500 – $16,800 | $14,200 – $24,600 | $22,000 – $32,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,700 – $27,700 | $23,500 – $40,500 | $36,300 – $53,300 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Billings bid
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.
Billings 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 Billings is 1.13 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $39.27 an hour, which is 28% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.39 and $45.37 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 38.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Billings metro, so we used the Montana statewide median: $28.21 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.82 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $30.83 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 56.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.93 an hour, 28% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.62 and $40.14 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 54.4 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 Billings metro, so we used the Montana statewide median: $28.92 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $31.63 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.95 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $29.73 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 12.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($45.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($31.39) it shrinks by about $480. The total moves by 2.5% or 3.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,800 jobs in the Billings area. That makes it the 213th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $31.39 | $39.27 | $45.37 | $30.67 | 1.28 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.23 | $28.21 | $29.82 | $26.77 | 1.05 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.62 | $38.93 | $40.14 | $30.38 | 1.28 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.34 | $28.92 | $31.63 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.93 | $27.95 | $29.73 | $23.75 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Billings against nearby metros and the rest of Montana
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $14,800. Idaho Falls is the cheapest at $12,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −16% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | −2% |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $4,350 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −12% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −13% |
| Montana (statewide) | $4,900 – $24,200 | $14,600 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Billings comes in at #76 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Billings is 1% above the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Billings's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $5,250 – $26,000 | $15,600 | +6% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −11% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −16% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | +4% |
Related projects, priced for Billings
Because every project leans on different trades, Billings's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +7% and window replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,000 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
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Bathroom remodel in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Billings?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,900 to $24,400 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,800 to $18,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Billings?
About $105 to $526 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $750 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,800, which is 1% more than Billings ($14,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $8,350 out of $14,700. Materials are 40% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Billings?
$6,500 to $32,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Billings?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $750 for fees in the Billings area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 1% above the Montana statewide estimate ($14,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $39.27 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.39 to $45.37.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Billings?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,900 to $12,700 and premium work $16,600 to $24,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Billings
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.