Bathroom remodel cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,300
- Per sq ft
- $91.50 – $458
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #201
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Sioux Falls, SD usually costs $4,300 to $21,300 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $91.50 to $458 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,150 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.44 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 14% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$9,400 to $16,200
About $202 to $348 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $7,350 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $8,350 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $560 |
| Total | $9,400 | $16,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,800 | $9,650 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,550 | $11,000 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $730 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,800 | $21,300 | 100% |
Where the Sioux Falls 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, Sioux Falls wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sioux Falls is at 95.5 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,800 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.6: $180 to $730.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Sioux Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Sioux Falls
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sioux Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Sioux Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sioux Falls. 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 $11,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,400 to $16,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,500 to $21,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,150 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $9,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,400 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,700 | $12,400 – $21,500 | $19,200 – $28,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,350 – $24,200 | $20,500 – $35,400 | $31,700 – $46,600 |
How Sioux Falls 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 $12,800 to $15,100 across Sioux Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +3% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +5% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $5,050 – $25,200 | $15,100 | +18% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +3% |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $4,650 – $23,100 | $13,900 | +8% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sioux Falls ranks #201 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in South Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −4% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $5,400 – $26,800 | $16,100 | +26% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $4,750 – $23,600 | $14,200 | +11% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $4,850 – $24,200 | $14,500 | +13% |
Why two Sioux Falls quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Sioux Falls
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 Sioux Falls the blend is 0.89.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $26.44 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $30.59 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 45.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sioux Falls metro, so we used the South Dakota statewide median: $24.34 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $32.61 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.75 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.38 an hour. About 1,640 work in the metro. That is 91.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.55 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.98 and $35.70 an hour. BLS counts 1,330 of them working in the area, 74.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.83 an hour, which is 16% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $27.98 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 12.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.29 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $25.64 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 20.2 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 $250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sioux Falls has 178,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 130th 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% | $22.25 | $26.44 | $30.59 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.98 | $29.55 | $35.70 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.15 | $23.83 | $27.98 | $28.33 | 0.84 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $20.00 | $23.29 | $25.64 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Bathroom remodel in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Sioux Falls?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,300 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,400 to $16,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Sioux Falls?
About $91.50 to $458 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $730 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,200, which is 3% more than Sioux Falls ($12,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $12,800. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Sioux Falls?
$5,700 to $28,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Sioux Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $730 for fees in the Sioux Falls area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($12,700 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $26.44 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.25 to $30.59.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,100 and premium work $14,500 to $21,300. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Sioux Falls
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.