Bathroom remodel cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,450 – $22,000
- Per sq ft
- $94.50 – $472
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 2
Nebraska prices for bathroom remodel: $4,450 to $22,000 for 45 sq ft, or $94.50 to $472 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $29.31 an hour.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $13,200 (Lincoln) to $13,500 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$9,700 to $16,700
About $208 to $359 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,250 |
| Labor | $5,150 | $8,900 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $560 |
| Total | $9,700 | $16,700 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,550 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,350 | $7,000 | $11,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $720 | 3% |
| Total | $4,450 | $13,200 | $22,000 | 100% |
Why two Nebraska 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).
Wages behind the Nebraska number
Nebraska'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 0.95 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $29.31 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $39.38 an hour. About 4,110 work in the state. That is 40.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $28.53 an hour, 7% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $29.44 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.19 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.77 and $30.09 an hour. About 5,710 work in the state. That is 55.7 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 $29.24 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $38.04 an hour. BLS counts 6,440 of them working in the state, 62.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.38 an hour, which is 17% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $28.70 an hour. BLS counts 770 of them working in the state, 7.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.73 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $24.62 an hour. About 1,590 work in the state. That is 15.5 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 ($39.38 an hour) would add about $610 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.21) would take off about $370. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.21 | $29.31 | $39.38 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.15 | $28.53 | $29.44 | $26.77 | 1.07 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.77 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.14 | $29.24 | $38.04 | $30.38 | 0.96 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.64 | $23.38 | $28.70 | $28.33 | 0.83 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.19 | $22.73 | $24.62 | $23.75 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Nebraska versus the states around it
Nebraska ranks 33 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. Nebraska sits at $13,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +1% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −4% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,200 | level |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 | +8% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $5,300 – $26,400 | $15,800 | +20% |
Basic, standard or premium: Nebraska 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
$4,450 to $11,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,700 to $16,700
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,900 to $22,000
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,300 | $4,500 – $7,750 | $6,900 – $10,200 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,950 – $10,200 | $8,650 – $14,900 | $13,300 – $19,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,850 – $15,100 | $12,800 – $22,100 | $19,800 – $29,000 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,600 – $24,900 | $21,100 – $36,400 | $32,600 – $47,900 |
Other Nebraska jobs that often go with bathroom remodel
Each project weights the trades differently, so Nebraska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash is −2% and kitchen cabinets −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,450 | −2% |
Bathroom remodel cost by metro in Nebraska
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $13,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +2% |
| Lincoln, NE | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | level |
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Bathroom remodel in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Nebraska?
$4,450 to $22,000 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Lincoln at about $13,200 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Omaha at $13,500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $13,200 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 53% ($7,000). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $29.31 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $39.38.
+Where does Nebraska rank for bathroom remodel costs?
33rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $13,200 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Nebraska?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $11,400 and premium work $14,900 to $22,000. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in Nebraska
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.