Bathroom remodel cost in Reno, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,850 – $24,100
- Per sq ft
- $103 – $517
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #93
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Reno area: $4,850 to $24,100 for 45 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 3% higher than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.03 an hour in the Reno area, 21% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Reno, NV, standard level
$10,600 to $18,300
About $227 to $393 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,950 | $10,300 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $630 |
| Total | $10,600 | $18,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Reno, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 40% |
| Labor | $2,700 | $8,100 | $13,500 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $510 | $810 | 3% |
| Total | $4,850 | $14,500 | $24,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Reno number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 25%, tile and stone setters at 25%, carpenters at 20%, electricians at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 10%. Weighted together, Reno wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Reno is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,850 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.0: $200 to $810.
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Reno
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.
Reno against nearby metros and the rest of Nevada
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Reno. Chico is the lowest at about $14,300 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | |
| Chico, CA115 miles | $4,800 – $23,800 | $14,300 | −1% |
| Sacramento, CA125 miles | $5,050 – $25,100 | $15,100 | +4% |
| Redding, CA135 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | level |
| Stockton, CA185 miles | $5,050 – $24,900 | $15,000 | +4% |
| Vallejo, CA185 miles | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,500 | +8% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $4,750 – $23,400 | $14,100 | −3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Reno ranks #93 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Reno is 3% above the Nevada figure.
Elsewhere in Nevada
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,750 – $23,400 | $14,100 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $14,900 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −18% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −10% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −15% |
Who does the work: Reno trade wages
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 Reno the blend is 1.09.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $37.03 an hour, 21% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.14 and $44.33 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 42.4 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 $28.20 an hour, 5% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $36.25 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 13.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.98 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $37.41 an hour. About 2,750 work in the metro. That is 99.8 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 $35.00 an hour, which is 15% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $41.12 an hour. BLS counts 1,490 of them working in the area, 54.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.16 an hour, which is 4% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $29.69 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 20.3 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 $25.99 an hour, 9% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.62 and $28.32 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 33.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $440 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $540. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Reno has 275,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 92nd 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% | $28.14 | $37.03 | $44.33 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.72 | $28.20 | $36.25 | $26.77 | 1.05 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.10 | $29.98 | $37.41 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.63 | $35.00 | $41.12 | $30.38 | 1.15 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.55 | $27.16 | $29.69 | $28.33 | 0.96 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.62 | $25.99 | $28.32 | $23.75 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Reno
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Reno. 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
$4,850 to $12,500
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,600 to $18,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$16,400 to $24,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,250 – $5,800 | $4,950 – $8,500 | $7,600 – $11,100 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,350 – $11,200 | $9,500 – $16,300 | $14,600 – $21,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,400 – $16,600 | $14,000 – $24,200 | $21,700 – $31,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $10,500 – $27,300 | $23,100 – $39,900 | $35,700 – $52,500 |
Planning more than one job in Reno?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Reno wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+6%) and window replacement lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
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Bathroom remodel in Reno: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Reno?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,850 to $24,100 in the Reno area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,600 to $18,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Reno?
About $103 to $517 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $810 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Reno or Chico?
Chico is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,300, which is 1% less than Reno ($14,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reno?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $8,100 out of $14,500. Materials are 40% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Reno?
$6,400 to $31,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Reno?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $810 for fees in the Reno area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reno expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Nevada?
Reno is 3% above the Nevada statewide estimate ($14,100 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Reno?
The BLS median is $37.03 an hour in the Reno area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.14 to $44.33.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Reno?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,850 to $12,500 and premium work $16,400 to $24,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Reno
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.