Bathroom remodel cost in New Mexico
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,400 – $21,800
- Per sq ft
- $93.50 – $468
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to remodel a bathroom in New Mexico? Plan on $4,400 to $21,800 for 45 sq ft. Wages (0.92x the US blend), materials (price index 96.1) and permit costs (92.2) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside New Mexico, the metros we cover range from $12,200 (Las Cruces) to $13,300 (Albuquerque) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in New Mexico (statewide), standard level
$9,600 to $16,600
About $206 to $356 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,000 | $8,600 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $9,600 | $16,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in New Mexico
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $6,800 | $11,300 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $740 | 4% |
| Total | $4,400 | $13,100 | $21,800 | 100% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in New Mexico
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).
New Mexico against its neighbors
New Mexico ranks 37 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. New Mexico sits at $13,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 340 miles away | $4,750 – $23,500 | $14,100 | +8% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +2% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +3% |
| Utah | 520 miles away | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | level |
| Oklahoma | 540 miles away | $4,150 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −5% |
New Mexico labor market for bathroom remodel
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 6 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.92 for New Mexico.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.54 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.72 and $37.60 an hour. BLS counts 2,830 of them working in the state, 32.5 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 $21.42 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $23.34 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the state, 3.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.71 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $30.44 an hour. BLS counts 3,630 of them working in the state, 41.7 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 $28.07 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $35.28 an hour. About 5,020 work in the state. That is 57.6 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 $25.91 an hour, 9% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $36.06 an hour. About 580 work in the state. That is 6.7 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 $22.23 an hour, which is 6% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.48 and $24.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the state, 11.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($37.60 an hour) would add about $490 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.72) would take off about $470. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 870,970 jobs across New Mexico (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.72 | $29.54 | $37.60 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $16.86 | $21.42 | $23.34 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.67 | $28.71 | $30.44 | $29.12 | 0.99 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.46 | $28.07 | $35.28 | $30.38 | 0.92 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.00 | $25.91 | $36.06 | $28.33 | 0.91 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.48 | $22.23 | $24.19 | $23.75 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
New Mexico metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $13,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +1% |
| Santa Fe, NM | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | −4% |
| Las Cruces, NM | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | −7% |
If you are planning more than one job in New Mexico
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Mexico wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,500 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Mexico
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Mexico wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,400 to $11,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,600 to $16,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,800 to $21,800
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,250 | $4,450 – $7,700 | $6,900 – $10,100 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,950 – $10,100 | $8,600 – $14,800 | $13,200 – $19,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,800 – $15,000 | $12,700 – $21,900 | $19,600 – $28,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,550 – $24,700 | $20,900 – $36,100 | $32,300 – $47,500 |
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Bathroom remodel in New Mexico: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in New Mexico?
$4,400 to $21,800 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Mexico can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Mexico is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Las Cruces at about $12,200 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Albuquerque at $13,300.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in New Mexico than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $13,100 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Mexico?
About 52% ($6,800). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in New Mexico?
The BLS statewide median is $29.54 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.72 to $37.60.
+Where does New Mexico rank for bathroom remodel costs?
37th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $13,100 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in New Mexico?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $11,400 and premium work $14,800 to $21,800. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in New Mexico
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.