Bathroom remodel cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,050 – $20,200
- Per sq ft
- $86.50 – $434
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #285
- 1 = most expensive
Texarkana homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $20,200 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $86.50 to $434 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Texarkana is 13% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.31 an hour in the Texarkana area, 24% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$8,900 to $15,400
About $191 to $330 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $7,600 |
| Permits and fees | $320 | $520 |
| Total | $8,900 | $15,400 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 47% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $420 | $670 | 3% |
| Total | $4,050 | $12,100 | $20,200 | 100% |
Why Texarkana prices look the way they do
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 $23.31 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Texarkana is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Texarkana metro is 93.7 (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 (84.0) and land at $170 to $670.
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 Texarkana. The wage table below marks each row.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Texarkana is 0.81 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $23.31 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.75 and $28.45 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 26.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Texarkana 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 $20.51 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.41 and $23.92 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 15.6 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 $27.95 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.08 and $35.09 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 67.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 Texarkana 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 $22.74 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.10 and $27.77 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 22.6 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 ($28.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($18.75) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 2.6% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 57,580 jobs in the Texarkana area. That makes it the 296th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $18.75 | $23.31 | $28.45 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $17.41 | $20.51 | $23.92 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.08 | $27.95 | $35.09 | $30.38 | 0.92 | 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% | $19.10 | $22.74 | $27.77 | $23.75 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Texarkana bid
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).
How Texarkana compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Texarkana. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $11,600 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $4,050 – $20,200 | $12,100 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | +3% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | +1% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $3,900 – $19,400 | $11,600 | −4% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $3,950 – $19,600 | $11,800 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +7% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Texarkana comes in at #285 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Texarkana is 6% 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 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +6% |
| 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 | −1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Texarkana's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | +4% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +5% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +10% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $5,200 – $25,800 | $15,500 | +28% |
Related projects, priced for Texarkana
Because every project leans on different trades, Texarkana'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 | $770 – $2,400 | −15% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,400 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Texarkana
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Texarkana 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
$4,050 to $10,500
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$8,900 to $15,400
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$13,700 to $20,200
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,900 | $4,150 – $7,100 | $6,350 – $9,350 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,650 – $9,400 | $7,950 – $13,700 | $12,300 – $18,000 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,350 – $13,900 | $11,800 – $20,300 | $18,200 – $26,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $8,850 – $22,900 | $19,400 – $33,500 | $30,000 – $44,000 |
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Bathroom remodel in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Texarkana?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,050 to $20,200 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,900 to $15,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Texarkana?
About $86.50 to $434 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $170 to $670 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,400, which is 3% more than Texarkana ($12,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $12,100. Materials are 47% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$5,350 to $26,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Texarkana?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $170 to $670 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 6% 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 Texarkana?
The BLS median is $23.31 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.75 to $28.45.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Texarkana?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $10,500 and premium work $13,700 to $20,200. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Texarkana
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.