Bathroom remodel cost in Austin, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,400
- Per sq ft
- $91.50 – $458
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #198
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a bathroom remodel in the Austin area: $4,300 to $21,400 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 8% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.20 an hour in the Austin area, 2% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Austin, TX, standard level
$9,450 to $16,300
About $202 to $348 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,900 | $8,450 |
| Permits and fees | $370 | $610 |
| Total | $9,450 | $16,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Austin, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 44% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,650 | $11,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $490 | $780 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,900 | $21,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Austin number
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, Austin wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Austin 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 98.1: $200 to $780.
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 Austin. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Austin quotes can differ
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.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Planning more than one job in Austin?
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Austin wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Who does the work: Austin 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 Austin the blend is 0.90.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $30.20 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $38.32 an hour. About 5,260 work in the metro. That is 40.7 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 Austin 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 $24.16 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $28.01 an hour. About 2,540 work in the metro. That is 19.6 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 $29.03 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $35.25 an hour. BLS counts 7,340 of them working in the area, 56.7 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 $24.28 an hour, which is 14% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $29.58 an hour. BLS counts 710 of them working in the area, 5.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.38 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.81 and $23.59 an hour. About 1,860 work in the metro. That is 14.4 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 $490 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $410. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos has 1,293,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 24th 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% | $23.44 | $30.20 | $38.32 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $23.05 | $24.16 | $28.01 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.97 | $29.03 | $35.25 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.25 | $24.28 | $29.58 | $28.33 | 0.86 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.81 | $22.38 | $23.59 | $23.75 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Is Austin cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $12,100 to $13,200 across Austin and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TXthis page | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | |
| Killeen, TX65 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −5% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $4,100 – $20,200 | $12,100 | −6% |
| San Antonio, TX80 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −3% |
| Waco, TX95 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Houston, TX140 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Austin ranks #198 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Austin is 0% 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 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −8% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Austin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $5,100 – $25,300 | $15,200 | +18% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 | +31% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $4,600 – $22,900 | $13,700 | +7% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,750 – $23,400 | $14,100 | +10% |
Austin: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Austin. 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 $11,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,450 to $16,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,600 to $21,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,200 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,800 – $9,950 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,450 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,700 | $12,500 – $21,500 | $19,200 – $28,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,350 – $24,300 | $20,500 – $35,400 | $31,700 – $46,600 |
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Bathroom remodel in Austin: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Austin?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,400 in the Austin area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,450 to $16,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Austin?
About $91.50 to $458 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $780 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Austin or Killeen?
Killeen is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,300, which is 5% less than Austin ($12,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Austin?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $6,650 out of $12,900. Materials are 44% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Austin?
$5,700 to $28,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Austin?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $780 for fees in the Austin area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Austin expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Austin is 0% 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 Austin?
The BLS median is $30.20 an hour in the Austin area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.44 to $38.32.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Austin?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,200 and premium work $14,600 to $21,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Austin
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.