Bathroom remodel cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,400
- Per sq ft
- $92 – $461
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #193
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Youngstown, OH usually costs $4,300 to $21,400 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $92 to $461 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,100 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.69 an hour in the Youngstown area, 6% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$9,450 to $16,300
About $203 to $350 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,950 | $8,550 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $540 |
| Total | $9,450 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 44% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $6,750 | $11,300 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $440 | $700 | 3% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,900 | $21,400 | 100% |
Where the Youngstown price comes from
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, Youngstown wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Youngstown 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 87.4: $170 to $700.
Youngstown 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.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,700 | +6% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $4,350 – $21,700 | $13,000 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,600 | +14% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +13% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Youngstown ranks #193 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Youngstown is 3% below the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,550 – $22,600 | $13,600 | +5% |
| 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 | +5% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,700 | +6% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +15% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $5,200 – $25,800 | $15,500 | +20% |
Why two Youngstown quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Youngstown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Youngstown. 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
$4,300 to $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,450 to $16,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,600 to $21,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $9,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,450 – $14,600 | $13,000 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,800 | $12,500 – $21,600 | $19,300 – $28,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,400 – $24,300 | $20,600 – $35,600 | $31,800 – $46,800 |
Planning more than one job in Youngstown?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Youngstown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−5%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −13% |
What local crews earn in Youngstown
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 Youngstown the blend is 0.91.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $28.69 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $38.98 an hour. About 410 work in the metro. That is 25.6 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 $20.53 an hour, 23% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $21.73 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $27.39 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $35.03 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 28.7 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 $28.64 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $36.46 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 51.8 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 $28.79 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $31.64 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.5 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 $23.75 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.83 and $28.78 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 25.0 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 $620 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $330. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Youngstown-Warren has 160,160 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 148th 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% | $23.25 | $28.69 | $38.98 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.65 | $20.53 | $21.73 | $26.77 | 0.77 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.13 | $28.64 | $36.46 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.02 | $28.79 | $31.64 | $28.33 | 1.02 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $20.83 | $23.75 | $28.78 | $23.75 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Youngstown?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,400 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,450 to $16,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Youngstown?
About $92 to $461 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,700, which is 6% more than Youngstown ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $6,750 out of $12,900. Materials are 44% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Youngstown?
$5,700 to $28,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Youngstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $700 for fees in the Youngstown area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 3% below 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 Youngstown?
The BLS median is $28.69 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.25 to $38.98.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Youngstown?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,200 and premium work $14,600 to $21,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Youngstown
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.