Bathroom remodel cost in Laredo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $3,950 – $19,600
- Per sq ft
- $84 – $419
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Laredo, plan on $3,950 to $19,600 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $84 to $419 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 16% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $22.28 an hour in the Laredo area, 27% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Laredo, TX, standard level
$8,650 to $14,900
About $184 to $318 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $7,100 |
| Permits and fees | $330 | $540 |
| Total | $8,650 | $14,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Laredo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $5,600 | $9,350 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $430 | $700 | 4% |
| Total | $3,950 | $11,700 | $19,600 | 100% |
Where the Laredo 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, Laredo wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Laredo 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 (87.0) and land at $170 to $700.
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 Laredo. The wage table below marks each row.
Laredo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Laredo 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
$3,950 to $10,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,650 to $14,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,300 to $19,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,850 – $4,750 | $4,000 – $6,900 | $6,200 – $9,100 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,550 – $9,100 | $7,700 – $13,300 | $11,900 – $17,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,200 – $13,500 | $11,400 – $19,600 | $17,600 – $25,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,550 – $22,200 | $18,800 – $32,400 | $29,000 – $42,600 |
Laredo against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $11,700 to $12,900 across Laredo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TXthis page | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,700 | |
| McAllen, TX120 miles | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | +1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX120 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX125 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +6% |
| Brownsville, TX160 miles | $3,950 – $19,500 | $11,700 | level |
| Austin, TX200 miles | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +9% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +10% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, Laredo comes in at #297 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Laredo is 9% 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 | +13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +9% |
| 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 | +2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Laredo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Laredo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +12% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +8% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | +2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $5,200 – $25,700 | $15,500 | +32% |
Laredo 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 Laredo is 0.76 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $22.28 an hour, which is 27% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.29 and $27.91 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 11.0 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 Laredo 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 $19.97 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $24.22 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 9.1 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 $22.18 an hour, 27% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $27.66 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 31.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Laredo 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.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $17.32 an hour, which is 27% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $16.00 and $20.01 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 4.6 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 ($27.91 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($19.29) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 2.9% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 109,370 jobs in the Laredo area. That makes it the 191st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $19.29 | $22.28 | $27.91 | $30.67 | 0.73 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $16.93 | $19.97 | $24.22 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $17.29 | $22.18 | $27.66 | $30.38 | 0.73 | 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% | $16.00 | $17.32 | $20.01 | $23.75 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Why two Laredo 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 Laredo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Laredo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −11% and kitchen cabinets −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,200 | −19% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,750 – $12,900 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
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Bathroom remodel in Laredo: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Laredo?
For 45 sq ft, expect $3,950 to $19,600 in the Laredo area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,650 to $14,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Laredo?
About $84 to $419 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Laredo or McAllen?
McAllen is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $11,800, which is 1% more than Laredo ($11,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Laredo?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $5,600 out of $11,700. Materials are 48% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Laredo?
$5,200 to $25,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Laredo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $700 for fees in the Laredo area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Laredo expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Laredo is 9% 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 Laredo?
The BLS median is $22.28 an hour in the Laredo area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.29 to $27.91.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Laredo?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $10,200 and premium work $13,300 to $19,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Laredo
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.