Bathroom remodel cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (45 sq ft)
- $4,250 – $21,100
- Per sq ft
- $90.50 – $453
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $14,000
- Metros covered
- 2
Across South Dakota, a bathroom remodel costs about $4,250 to $21,100 for 45 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% below the US figure of $14,000. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $24.82 an hour in South Dakota (US: $30.67).
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $12,800 (Rapid City) to $12,800 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$9,300 to $16,000
About $199 to $344 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $7,350 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $8,150 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,300 | $16,000 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,800 | $9,650 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $6,450 | $10,700 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $440 | $710 | 3% |
| Total | $4,250 | $12,700 | $21,100 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in South Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $11,000
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,300 to $16,000
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,400 to $21,100
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,100 | $4,300 – $7,450 | $6,650 – $9,750 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,800 – $9,800 | $8,300 – $14,300 | $12,800 – $18,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,600 – $14,500 | $12,300 – $21,200 | $19,000 – $27,900 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,250 – $23,900 | $20,300 – $35,000 | $31,300 – $46,000 |
South Dakota versus the states around it
South Dakota ranks 45 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. South Dakota sits at $12,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $4,450 – $22,000 | $13,200 | +4% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +3% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $5,300 – $26,400 | $15,800 | +25% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +5% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $4,500 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +6% |
Other South Dakota jobs that often go with bathroom remodel
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in South Dakota
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 0.87 for South Dakota.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $24.82 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.18 and $29.83 an hour. BLS counts 1,760 of them working in the state, 38.5 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 $24.34 an hour, which is 9% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $32.61 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the state, 0.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.14 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.87 an hour. BLS counts 4,560 of them working in the state, 99.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.51 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.87 and $34.83 an hour. About 2,980 work in the state. That is 65.2 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 $23.49 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.07 and $27.92 an hour. About 360 work in the state. That is 7.9 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 $23.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.92 and $24.73 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the state, 14.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($29.83 an hour) would add about $300 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.18) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.18 | $24.82 | $29.83 | $30.67 | 0.81 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.87 | $29.51 | $34.83 | $30.38 | 0.97 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.07 | $23.49 | $27.92 | $28.33 | 0.83 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.92 | $23.15 | $24.73 | $23.75 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in South Dakota
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).
South Dakota metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $12,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +1% |
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Bathroom remodel in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in South Dakota?
$4,250 to $21,100 for 45 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for bathroom remodel?
Rapid City at about $12,800 (midpoint, 45 sq ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $12,800.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $12,700 against $14,000 for 45 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 51% ($6,450). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $24.82 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.18 to $29.83.
+Where does South Dakota rank for bathroom remodel costs?
45th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $12,700 for 45 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in South Dakota?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $11,000 and premium work $14,400 to $21,100. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel by city in South Dakota
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.