Bathroom remodel cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,500 – $22,200
- Per sq ft
- $95 – $474
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #155
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Dallas, plan on $4,500 to $22,200 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $95 to $474 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.45 an hour in the Dallas area, 4% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Dallas, TX, standard level
$9,800 to $16,900
About $209 to $361 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $7,900 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $8,300 |
| Permits and fees | $390 | $640 |
| Total | $9,800 | $16,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,550 | $10,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $520 | $820 | 4% |
| Total | $4,500 | $13,300 | $22,200 | 100% |
Why Dallas prices look the way they do
Labor is 49% 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 Dallas the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dallas metro is 102.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $6,250, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.1) and land at $210 to $820.
Planning more than one job in Dallas?
Because every project leans on different trades, Dallas's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs level and kitchen cabinets −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,900 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −4% |
Why two Dallas 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.
Dallas labor market for bathroom remodel
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 Dallas is 0.88 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.45 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.04 and $36.20 an hour. BLS counts 11,980 of them working in the area, 29.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $28.30 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 1.1 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 $23.44 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. BLS counts 9,480 of them working in the area, 23.4 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 $28.37 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $34.32 an hour. About 20,930 work in the metro. That is 51.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.18 an hour, 18% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $28.55 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 4.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.90 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $24.05 an hour. BLS counts 4,570 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 ($36.20 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($23.04) it shrinks by about $390. The total moves by 3.1% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 4,049,800 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. That makes it the 4th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.60% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $23.04 | $29.45 | $36.20 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $22.32 | $23.04 | $28.30 | $26.77 | 0.86 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.85 | $28.37 | $34.32 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.91 | $23.18 | $28.55 | $28.33 | 0.82 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.84 | $21.90 | $24.05 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Dallas against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Dallas. Tyler is the lowest at about $12,000 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −7% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −10% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | −8% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −8% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $4,100 – $20,200 | $12,100 | −9% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | −3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Dallas comes in at #155 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Dallas is 3% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −1% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −10% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −11% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Dallas's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $5,850 – $29,100 | $17,500 | +31% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | −1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $5,200 – $25,700 | $15,500 | +16% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $4,900 – $24,200 | $14,500 | +9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Dallas
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dallas 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
$4,500 to $11,600
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,800 to $16,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,100 to $22,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,100 – $5,400 | $4,550 – $7,850 | $7,050 – $10,300 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,000 – $10,300 | $8,750 – $15,100 | $13,500 – $19,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,900 – $15,300 | $12,900 – $22,300 | $19,900 – $29,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,700 – $25,100 | $21,300 – $36,700 | $32,800 – $48,300 |
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Bathroom remodel in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Dallas?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,500 to $22,200 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,800 to $16,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Dallas?
About $95 to $474 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $210 to $820 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 7% less than Dallas ($13,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $6,550 out of $13,300. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Dallas?
$5,900 to $29,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Dallas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $210 to $820 for fees in the Dallas area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 3% above 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 Dallas?
The BLS median is $29.45 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.04 to $36.20.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Dallas?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,500 to $11,600 and premium work $15,100 to $22,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Dallas
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.