Bathroom remodel cost in Omaha, NE
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
- $96.50 – $483
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #139
- 1 = most expensive
Omaha homeowners pay roughly $4,550 to $22,500 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $96.50 to $483 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Omaha is 3% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.1).
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Omaha, NE, standard level
$9,900 to $17,100
About $213 to $367 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 | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $9,900 | $17,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Omaha, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,450 | $7,350 | $12,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $740 | 3% |
| Total | $4,550 | $13,500 | $22,500 | 100% |
Where the Omaha price comes from
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 Omaha the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Omaha metro is 94.1 (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 (91.9) and land at $180 to $740.
Specs and site conditions that change a Omaha 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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Omaha
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Omaha 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
$4,550 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 – $5,450 | $4,600 – $7,900 | $7,100 – $10,400 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,050 – $10,500 | $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 – $25,500 | $21,600 – $37,300 | $33,400 – $49,100 |
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 Omaha is 0.99 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $30.48 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $44.62 an hour. BLS counts 2,430 of them working in the area, 48.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.34 an hour, which is 10% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $32.00 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.39 an hour, which is 13% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.06 an hour. BLS counts 3,230 of them working in the area, 64.8 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 $30.02 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $38.68 an hour. About 3,530 work in the metro. That is 70.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.13 an hour, 4% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $29.57 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 8.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $26.16 an hour. BLS counts 930 of them working in the area, 18.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $860. At the 25th percentile ($23.63) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 6.3% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 498,100 jobs in the Omaha area. That makes it the 51st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.32% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.63 | $30.48 | $44.62 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.09 | $29.34 | $32.00 | $26.77 | 1.10 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.36 | $25.39 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.87 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.50 | $30.02 | $38.68 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.10 | $27.13 | $29.57 | $28.33 | 0.96 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.27 | $22.96 | $26.16 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Omaha?
Because every project leans on different trades, Omaha's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs level and kitchen cabinets −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
How Omaha compares
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 $12,800 to $13,900 across Omaha and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NEthis page | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | |
| Lincoln, NE55 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −3% |
| Sioux City, IA85 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −3% |
| Des Moines, IA120 miles | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | +3% |
| Topeka, KS155 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −1% |
| Sioux Falls, SD160 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −5% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | −2% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Omaha comes in at #139 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Omaha is 2% above the Nebraska figure.
Other Nebraska metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Omaha's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Omaha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | −6% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +8% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +8% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $4,900 – $24,200 | $14,600 | +8% |
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Bathroom remodel in Omaha: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Omaha?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,550 to $22,500 in the Omaha 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 Omaha?
About $96.50 to $483 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Omaha or Lincoln?
Lincoln is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,200, which is 3% less than Omaha ($13,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Omaha?
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 Omaha?
$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 Omaha?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $740 for fees in the Omaha area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Omaha expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Omaha is 2% above the Nebraska statewide estimate ($13,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Omaha?
The BLS median is $30.48 an hour in the Omaha area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.63 to $44.62.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Omaha?
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 Omaha
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.