Bathroom remodel cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,050 – $20,000
- Per sq ft
- $85.50 – $428
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Abilene area: $4,050 to $20,000 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 14% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.90 an hour in the Abilene area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Abilene, TX, standard level
$8,800 to $15,200
About $188 to $326 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $7,450 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $560 |
| Total | $8,800 | $15,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,800 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $720 | 4% |
| Total | $4,050 | $12,000 | $20,000 | 100% |
Where the Abilene price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.90 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Abilene is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Abilene 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.
Data note: 35% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Abilene. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Abilene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Abilene. 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
$4,050 to $10,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,800 to $15,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,600 to $20,000
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,850 | $4,100 – $7,050 | $6,350 – $9,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,600 – $9,300 | $7,900 – $13,600 | $12,200 – $17,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,300 – $13,800 | $11,700 – $20,100 | $18,000 – $26,400 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,750 – $22,700 | $19,200 – $33,100 | $29,600 – $43,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Abilene
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Abilene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−10%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
How Abilene 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 $12,000 to $13,300 across Abilene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $4,050 – $20,000 | $12,000 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +8% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | +2% |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | level |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +4% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +11% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +8% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Abilene ranks #289 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Abilene is 7% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | +26% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +10% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +6% |
Who does the work: Abilene 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 Abilene the blend is 0.79.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $24.90 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $31.54 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 42.6 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 Abilene metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.61 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $20.69 an hour, 29% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $23.86 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.7 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 $22.79 an hour, which is 25% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.73 and $28.97 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 66.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Abilene metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.88 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $28.09 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $18.63 an hour, 22% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $21.47 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $370. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Abilene has 75,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 246th 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% | $18.84 | $24.90 | $31.54 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $20.73 | $22.79 | $28.97 | $30.38 | 0.75 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.28 | $22.88 | $28.09 | $28.33 | 0.81 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.18 | $18.63 | $21.47 | $23.75 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Abilene
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).
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Bathroom remodel in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Abilene?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,050 to $20,000 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,800 to $15,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Abilene?
About $85.50 to $428 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 Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,000, which is 8% more than Abilene ($12,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $5,850 out of $12,000. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Abilene?
$5,300 to $26,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Abilene?
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 Abilene area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 7% below the Texas statewide estimate ($12,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Abilene?
The BLS median is $24.90 an hour in the Abilene area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $31.54.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Abilene?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $10,400 and premium work $13,600 to $20,000. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Abilene
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.