Bathroom remodel cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,150 – $20,500
- Per sq ft
- $87.50 – $439
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Longview, plan on $4,150 to $20,500 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $87.50 to $439 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.11 an hour in the Longview area, 15% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Longview, TX, standard level
$9,000 to $15,600
About $193 to $333 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $7,800 |
| Permits and fees | $340 | $550 |
| Total | $9,000 | $15,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $6,150 | $10,200 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $450 | $720 | 4% |
| Total | $4,150 | $12,300 | $20,500 | 100% |
Why Longview prices look the way they do
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, Longview wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Longview 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 (89.5) and land at $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 Longview. The wage table below marks each row.
Longview: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Longview 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
$4,150 to $10,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,000 to $15,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,900 to $20,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,950 | $4,200 – $7,200 | $6,450 – $9,500 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,500 | $8,050 – $13,900 | $12,400 – $18,300 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,450 – $14,100 | $11,900 – $20,600 | $18,400 – $27,000 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,950 – $23,200 | $19,600 – $33,900 | $30,300 – $44,600 |
How Longview compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Longview. Tyler is the lowest at about $12,000 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $4,050 – $20,200 | $12,100 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +8% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,300 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Longview comes in at #275 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Longview is 5% 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 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Longview's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | +17% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | +11% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +9% |
Longview 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 Longview is 0.83 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $26.11 an hour, which is 15% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.15 and $30.19 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 35.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Longview 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 $22.19 an hour, which is 24% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $27.83 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 31.3 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 $22.88 an hour, 25% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $30.07 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 53.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Longview 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 $22.60 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.99 and $25.99 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 26.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($21.15) it shrinks by about $300. The total moves by 2.0% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,060 jobs in the Longview area. That makes it the 186th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.15 | $26.11 | $30.19 | $30.67 | 0.85 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.58 | $22.19 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.76 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $17.81 | $22.88 | $30.07 | $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% | $21.99 | $22.60 | $25.99 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Longview
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).
Related projects, priced for Longview
Because every project leans on different trades, Longview's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and kitchen cabinets −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,800 | −15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Bathroom remodel in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Longview?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,150 to $20,500 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,000 to $15,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Longview?
About $87.50 to $439 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 Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,000, which is 2% less than Longview ($12,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,150 out of $12,300. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Longview?
$5,450 to $27,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Longview?
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 Longview area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 5% 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 Longview?
The BLS median is $26.11 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.15 to $30.19.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Longview?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $10,700 and premium work $13,900 to $20,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Longview
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.