Bathroom remodel cost in Lubbock, 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
- #292
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Lubbock, TX usually costs $4,000 to $19,900 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $85.50 to $427 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,050 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.54 an hour in the Lubbock area, 23% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Lubbock, 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 | $4,250 | $7,350 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $8,800 | $15,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Lubbock, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $5,800 | $9,700 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $730 | 4% |
| Total | $4,000 | $12,000 | $19,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Lubbock number
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 25% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.54 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lubbock is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lubbock 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 91.3: $180 to $730.
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 Lubbock. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Lubbock
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 Lubbock the blend is 0.78.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $23.54 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.23 and $29.75 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 33.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lubbock 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 $20.91 an hour, 28% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.78 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 16.8 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 $22.60 an hour, which is 26% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.29 an hour. BLS counts 690 of them working in the area, 41.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lubbock 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.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $19.50 an hour, 18% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $21.65 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 7.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $380 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lubbock has 166,780 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 140th 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% | $18.23 | $23.54 | $29.75 | $30.67 | 0.77 | 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 | $20.91 | $23.78 | $29.12 | 0.72 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.55 | $22.60 | $29.29 | $30.38 | 0.74 | 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% | $17.66 | $19.50 | $21.65 | $23.75 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Lubbock
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lubbock. 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
$4,000 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 – $9,250 | $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 Lubbock 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.
How Lubbock compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Lubbock. El Paso comes closest at about $12,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TXthis page | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | |
| Midland, TX95 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +8% |
| Odessa, TX115 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +7% |
| Amarillo, TX125 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | +4% |
| Abilene, TX145 miles | $4,050 – $20,000 | $12,000 | level |
| El Paso, TX250 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +8% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lubbock ranks #292 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lubbock is 7% 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 | +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% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lubbock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | +21% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $5,150 – $25,700 | $15,400 | +29% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,600 – $22,800 | $13,700 | +14% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +4% |
What nearby projects cost in Lubbock
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lubbock wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−10%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
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Bathroom remodel in Lubbock: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Lubbock?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,000 to $19,900 in the Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
About $85.50 to $427 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $730 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Lubbock or Midland?
Midland is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,000, which is 8% more than Lubbock ($12,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lubbock?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $5,800 out of $12,000. Materials are 48% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Lubbock?
$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 Lubbock?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $730 for fees in the Lubbock area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lubbock expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
The BLS median is $23.54 an hour in the Lubbock area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.23 to $29.75.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock
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.