Bathroom remodel cost in Tulsa, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,200 – $20,700
- Per sq ft
- $89 – $444
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
Tulsa homeowners pay roughly $4,200 to $20,700 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $89 to $444 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tulsa is 11% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.58 an hour in the Tulsa area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$9,150 to $15,800
About $196 to $338 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $8,000 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,150 | $15,800 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,300 | $10,500 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $710 | 4% |
| Total | $4,200 | $12,400 | $20,700 | 100% |
Where the Tulsa 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 Tulsa the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tulsa metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,700, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.2) and land at $180 to $710.
How Tulsa compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 45 sq ft range from $11,600 to $13,500 across Tulsa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,500 | +1% |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +8% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −7% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −4% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $4,150 – $20,700 | $12,400 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Tulsa comes in at #255 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Tulsa is 0% above the Oklahoma figure.
Other Oklahoma metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Tulsa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $4,900 – $24,200 | $14,600 | +17% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +17% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | +17% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $6,150 – $30,600 | $18,400 | +48% |
What nearby projects cost in Tulsa
Because every project leans on different trades, Tulsa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and kitchen cabinets −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tulsa bid
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).
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
Tulsa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tulsa wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,200 to $10,800
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,150 to $15,800
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,100 to $20,700
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,000 | $4,250 – $7,300 | $6,550 – $9,600 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,750 – $9,650 | $8,150 – $14,100 | $12,600 – $18,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,500 – $14,300 | $12,100 – $20,800 | $18,600 – $27,400 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,050 – $23,500 | $19,900 – $34,300 | $30,700 – $45,200 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Tulsa is 0.85 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $28.58 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $35.72 an hour. BLS counts 1,950 of them working in the area, 42.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $21.22 an hour, which is 21% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $24.18 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 2.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.51 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.30 and $25.03 an hour. BLS counts 1,320 of them working in the area, 28.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.94 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $37.18 an hour. About 2,750 work in the metro. That is 59.9 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 $22.15 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.15 and $23.42 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 2.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.51 an hour, which is 14% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.50 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 11.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $430. At the 25th percentile ($21.89) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 3.5% or 3.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 458,730 jobs in the Tulsa area. That makes it the 54th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.30% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.89 | $28.58 | $35.72 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $16.87 | $21.22 | $24.18 | $26.77 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $20.30 | $22.51 | $25.03 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.40 | $29.94 | $37.18 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.15 | $22.15 | $23.42 | $28.33 | 0.78 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.91 | $20.51 | $22.50 | $23.75 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Tulsa?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,200 to $20,700 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,150 to $15,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Tulsa?
About $89 to $444 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $710 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,500, which is 1% more than Tulsa ($12,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,300 out of $12,400. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Tulsa?
$5,500 to $27,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Tulsa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $710 for fees in the Tulsa area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 0% 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 Tulsa?
The BLS median is $28.58 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.89 to $35.72.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Tulsa?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $10,800 and premium work $14,100 to $20,700. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Tulsa
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.