Bathroom remodel cost in Odessa, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,300 – $21,300
- Per sq ft
- $91.50 – $458
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #203
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Odessa, plan on $4,300 to $21,300 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $91.50 to $458 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.74 an hour in the Odessa area, 3% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Odessa, TX, standard level
$9,400 to $16,200
About $201 to $348 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,900 | $8,450 |
| Permits and fees | $360 | $580 |
| Total | $9,400 | $16,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Odessa, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 44% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $6,650 | $11,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $470 | $750 | 4% |
| Total | $4,300 | $12,800 | $21,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Odessa 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 $29.74 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Odessa is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Odessa 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 (93.9) and land at $190 to $750.
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 Odessa. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Odessa cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $12,000 to $13,000 across Odessa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TXthis page | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | |
| Midland, TX35 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +1% |
| Lubbock, TX115 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −7% |
| Abilene, TX170 miles | $4,050 – $20,000 | $12,000 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX175 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −7% |
| Amarillo, TX235 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Odessa comes in at #203 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Odessa is 1% 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 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Odessa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Odessa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $4,050 – $20,200 | $12,100 | −5% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −4% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +5% |
Odessa 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 Odessa is 0.90 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $29.74 an hour, which is 3% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.47 and $34.67 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 35.8 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 Odessa 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 $25.12 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $28.35 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 22.2 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 $27.46 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $29.71 an hour. About 1,030 work in the metro. That is 127.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.58 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $27.48 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 4.9 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 $23.01 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $26.38 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 13.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($22.47) it shrinks by about $440. The total moves by 2.3% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,910 jobs in the Odessa area. That makes it the 235th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $22.47 | $29.74 | $34.67 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.57 | $25.12 | $28.35 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.88 | $27.46 | $29.71 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.50 | $23.58 | $27.48 | $28.33 | 0.83 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.31 | $23.01 | $26.38 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Odessa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Odessa 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
$4,300 to $11,100
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,400 to $16,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,500 to $21,300
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,150 | $4,400 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $9,900 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,850 – $9,950 | $8,400 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $19,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,700 – $14,700 | $12,400 – $21,400 | $19,200 – $28,200 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,350 – $24,200 | $20,500 – $35,400 | $31,600 – $46,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Odessa
Because every project leans on different trades, Odessa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Odessa bid
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.
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Bathroom remodel in Odessa: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Odessa?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,300 to $21,300 in the Odessa area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,400 to $16,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Odessa?
About $91.50 to $458 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $750 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Odessa or Midland?
Midland is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,000, which is 1% more than Odessa ($12,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Odessa?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $6,650 out of $12,800. Materials are 44% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Odessa?
$5,700 to $28,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Odessa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $750 for fees in the Odessa area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Odessa expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Odessa is 1% 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 Odessa?
The BLS median is $29.74 an hour in the Odessa area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.47 to $34.67.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Odessa?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $11,100 and premium work $14,500 to $21,300. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Odessa
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.