Bathroom remodel cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,400 – $21,900
- Per sq ft
- $93.50 – $468
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #171
- 1 = most expensive
A bathroom remodel in Ogden, UT usually costs $4,400 to $21,900 for 45 sq ft. That works out to about $93.50 to $468 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $860 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $31.18 an hour in the Ogden area, 2% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$9,650 to $16,600
About $206 to $356 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,950 | $8,600 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $9,650 | $16,600 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $6,800 | $11,300 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 4% |
| Total | $4,400 | $13,100 | $21,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Ogden 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 $31.18 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Ogden is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ogden is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,100 nationally becomes $5,850 here (midpoint, 45 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.3: $200 to $800.
What nearby projects cost in Ogden
Jobs that often go together with bathroom remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ogden wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−5%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Ogden
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.
What local crews earn in Ogden
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 Ogden the blend is 0.91.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 25% of the weighting: a median of $31.18 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.02 and $37.71 an hour. About 1,310 work in the metro. That is 48.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 25% of the weighting: a median of $22.76 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.24 and $27.60 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 6.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.21 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $29.31 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 79.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.82 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.53 and $36.93 an hour. BLS counts 1,670 of them working in the area, 61.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.08 an hour, which is 8% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $20.75 and $31.13 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 13.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.88 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.32 and $32.65 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 22.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $430. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ogden has 271,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 95th 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% | $24.02 | $31.18 | $37.71 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $17.24 | $22.76 | $27.60 | $26.77 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.53 | $29.82 | $36.93 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $20.75 | $26.08 | $31.13 | $28.33 | 0.92 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.32 | $22.88 | $32.65 | $23.75 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Ogden: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ogden. 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
$4,400 to $11,400
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,650 to $16,600
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,900 to $21,900
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,050 – $5,300 | $4,500 – $7,750 | $6,950 – $10,200 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,950 – $10,200 | $8,600 – $14,800 | $13,300 – $19,500 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,800 – $15,000 | $12,700 – $22,000 | $19,700 – $28,900 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,550 – $24,800 | $21,000 – $36,200 | $32,400 – $47,600 |
Ogden against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
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 $12,400 to $13,600 across Ogden and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $4,350 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +3% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −6% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $4,600 – $22,700 | $13,600 | +4% |
| Utah (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | level |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ogden ranks #171 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ogden is 0% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | +3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | −1% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −4% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,350 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,150 – $20,500 | $12,300 | −6% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $4,100 – $20,400 | $12,200 | −7% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $4,000 – $19,800 | $11,900 | −9% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +14% |
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Bathroom remodel in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Ogden?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,400 to $21,900 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,650 to $16,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Ogden?
About $93.50 to $468 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $800 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,900, which is 2% less than Ogden ($13,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $6,800 out of $13,100. Materials are 45% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Ogden?
$5,800 to $28,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Ogden?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $800 for fees in the Ogden area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 0% below the Utah statewide estimate ($13,100 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $31.18 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.02 to $37.71.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Ogden?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $11,400 and premium work $14,900 to $21,900. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Ogden
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.