Bathroom remodel cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,000 – $19,900
- Per sq ft
- $85.50 – $427
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in El Paso, plan on $4,000 to $19,900 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $85.50 to $427 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $25.75 an hour in the El Paso area, 16% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in El Paso, TX, standard level
$8,800 to $15,200
About $188 to $324 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $560 |
| Total | $8,800 | $15,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in El Paso, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,700 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $720 | 4% |
| Total | $4,000 | $12,000 | $19,900 | 100% |
What is behind the El Paso number
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 El Paso the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the El Paso metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,700, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.9) and land at $180 to $720.
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 El Paso. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in El Paso
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for El Paso 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
$4,000 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 $19,900
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,850 | $4,100 – $7,050 | $6,300 – $9,250 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,600 – $9,300 | $7,850 – $13,500 | $12,100 – $17,800 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,300 – $13,700 | $11,600 – $20,000 | $17,900 – $26,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,700 – $22,600 | $19,100 – $33,000 | $29,500 – $43,400 |
Why two El Paso quotes can differ
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.
El Paso 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 El Paso is 0.79 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $25.75 an hour, which is 16% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $29.48 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 18.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the El Paso 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.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $20.40 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.98 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 18.3 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 $23.14 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.95 and $29.01 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 40.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.18 an hour, 25% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $17.30 and $23.40 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 5.6 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 $17.44 an hour, which is 27% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $16.73 and $20.83 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 7.4 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 ($29.48 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($21.94) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 1.9% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 339,120 jobs in the El Paso area. That makes it the 76th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.94 | $25.75 | $29.48 | $30.67 | 0.84 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.95 | $23.14 | $29.01 | $30.38 | 0.76 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.30 | $21.18 | $23.40 | $28.33 | 0.75 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $16.73 | $17.44 | $20.83 | $23.75 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Planning more than one job in El Paso?
Because every project leans on different trades, El Paso's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −10% and kitchen cabinets −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,600 – $28,300 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,400 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,850 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Is El Paso cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group at $13,300. Lubbock is the cheapest at $12,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +7% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +8% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $4,450 – $22,100 | $13,300 | +11% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +8% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, El Paso comes in at #291 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, El Paso is 7% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| 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% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like El Paso's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +7% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +25% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +7% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | +25% |
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Bathroom remodel in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in El Paso?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,000 to $19,900 in the El Paso 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 El Paso?
About $85.50 to $427 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 El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,200, which is 2% more than El Paso ($12,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $5,850 out of $12,000. Materials are 48% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in El Paso?
$5,300 to $26,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in El Paso?
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 El Paso area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $25.75 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.94 to $29.48.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in El Paso?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $10,400 and premium work $13,600 to $19,900. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near El Paso
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.