Bathroom remodel cost in Oklahoma City, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,200 – $20,900
- Per sq ft
- $89.50 – $448
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #241
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Oklahoma City area: $4,200 to $20,900 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 10% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.44 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK, standard level
$9,200 to $15,900
About $197 to $341 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $8,100 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $560 |
| Total | $9,200 | $15,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $6,400 | $10,700 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $720 | 4% |
| Total | $4,200 | $12,500 | $20,900 | 100% |
Where the Oklahoma City price comes from
Labor is 51% 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 Oklahoma City the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oklahoma City is at 93.8 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 90.4: $180 to $720.
Planning more than one job in Oklahoma City?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oklahoma City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
How Oklahoma City compares
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $13,300. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $11,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OKthis page | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,500 | |
| Tulsa, OK95 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −1% |
| Wichita, KS155 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR170 miles | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −7% |
| Dallas, TX180 miles | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +6% |
| Fayetteville, AR200 miles | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −5% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $4,150 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oklahoma City ranks #241 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oklahoma City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +8% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +5% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,400 | +14% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $4,300 – $21,200 | $12,800 | +2% |
Who does the work: Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City the blend is 0.86.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $28.44 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.73 and $38.02 an hour. About 2,400 work in the metro. That is 35.4 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 $21.41 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.44 and $25.91 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 1.9 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 $23.53 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $27.60 an hour. About 1,420 work in the metro. That is 21.0 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 $29.33 an hour, which is 3% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $36.89 an hour. BLS counts 3,100 of them working in the area, 45.7 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 $22.00 an hour, which is 22% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $23.26 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 1.9 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 $22.41 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $29.07 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 13.3 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 $580 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $350. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 4.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oklahoma City has 677,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 44th 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% | $22.73 | $28.44 | $38.02 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.44 | $21.41 | $25.91 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.13 | $23.53 | $27.60 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.51 | $29.33 | $36.89 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.00 | $22.00 | $23.26 | $28.33 | 0.78 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.90 | $22.41 | $29.07 | $23.75 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Oklahoma City bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Oklahoma City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oklahoma City. 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
$4,200 to $10,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,200 to $15,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,200 to $20,900
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,050 | $4,300 – $7,350 | $6,600 – $9,700 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,750 – $9,700 | $8,250 – $14,200 | $12,700 – $18,600 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,550 – $14,400 | $12,200 – $21,000 | $18,800 – $27,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,150 – $23,700 | $20,100 – $34,600 | $31,000 – $45,500 |
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Bathroom remodel in Oklahoma City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Oklahoma City?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,200 to $20,900 in the Oklahoma City area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,200 to $15,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Oklahoma City?
About $89.50 to $448 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $720 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Oklahoma City or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 1% less than Oklahoma City ($12,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oklahoma City?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,400 out of $12,500. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Oklahoma City?
$5,550 to $27,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Oklahoma City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $720 for fees in the Oklahoma City area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oklahoma City expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($12,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Oklahoma City?
The BLS median is $28.44 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.73 to $38.02.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Oklahoma City?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $10,900 and premium work $14,200 to $20,900. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Oklahoma City
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.