Bathroom remodel cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,600 – $22,700
- Per sq ft
- $98 – $489
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #130
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Akron, OH usually costs $4,600 to $22,700 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $98 to $489 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Akron, OH, standard level
$10,000 to $17,300
About $215 to $372 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $9,500 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $580 |
| Total | $10,000 | $17,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 42% |
| Labor | $2,500 | $7,500 | $12,500 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 3% |
| Total | $4,600 | $13,700 | $22,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Akron number
Labor is 55% 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 Akron the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Akron is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,700 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.4: $190 to $750.
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Akron
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.
What nearby projects cost in Akron
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Akron wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−2%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Akron
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 Akron the blend is 1.01.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $30.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $39.73 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 33.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $22.48 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.81 and $29.97 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 1.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.36 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $37.10 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 30.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.19 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.73 and $48.37 an hour. BLS counts 1,360 of them working in the area, 42.6 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 $31.95 an hour, which is 13% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.92 and $34.51 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 0.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.67 an hour, 17% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $34.84 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 14.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $420. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Akron has 319,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 80th 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% | $23.56 | $30.50 | $39.73 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $20.81 | $22.48 | $29.97 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.73 | $37.19 | $48.37 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.92 | $31.95 | $34.51 | $28.33 | 1.13 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.02 | $27.67 | $34.84 | $23.75 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Akron
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Akron. 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
$4,600 to $11,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$10,000 to $17,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,500 to $22,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,500 | $4,650 – $8,000 | $7,150 – $10,500 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,100 – $10,600 | $8,950 – $15,400 | $13,800 – $20,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,050 – $15,700 | $13,300 – $22,900 | $20,500 – $30,100 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,950 – $25,800 | $21,900 – $37,700 | $33,800 – $49,600 |
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $14,600. Youngstown is the cheapest at $12,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,700 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $4,350 – $21,700 | $13,000 | −5% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −6% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | −1% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,600 | +7% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | −3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Akron ranks #130 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Akron is 3% above the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,550 – $22,600 | $13,600 | −1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | −3% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | −1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −4% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | −1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $4,350 – $21,700 | $13,000 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +8% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +9% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −6% |
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Bathroom remodel in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Akron?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,600 to $22,700 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,000 to $17,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Akron?
About $98 to $489 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 Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,000, which is 5% less than Akron ($13,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $7,500 out of $13,700. Materials are 42% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Akron?
$6,050 to $30,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Akron?
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 Akron area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 3% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($13,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $30.50 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.56 to $39.73.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Akron?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $11,900 and premium work $15,500 to $22,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Akron
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.