Bathroom remodel cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,550 – $22,500
- Per sq ft
- $96.50 – $483
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #135
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Salt Lake City, plan on $4,550 to $22,500 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $96.50 to $483 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $31.15 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, 2% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$9,950 to $17,100
About $212 to $367 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $5,250 | $9,100 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $630 |
| Total | $9,950 | $17,100 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 43% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $7,200 | $12,000 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $810 | 4% |
| Total | $4,550 | $13,500 | $22,500 | 100% |
Why Salt Lake City 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, Salt Lake City wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (53% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Salt Lake City metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $200 to $810.
Cost by quality level and size in Salt Lake City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Salt Lake City 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
$4,550 to $11,700
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,950 to $17,100
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$15,300 to $22,500
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,150 – $5,450 | $4,650 – $7,950 | $7,150 – $10,500 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,050 – $10,500 | $8,900 – $15,300 | $13,700 – $20,100 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,000 – $15,500 | $13,100 – $22,600 | $20,300 – $29,800 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,850 – $25,600 | $21,600 – $37,300 | $33,400 – $49,100 |
What nearby projects cost in Salt Lake City
Because every project leans on different trades, Salt Lake City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $890 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Is Salt Lake City 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 $12,400 to $13,500 across Salt Lake City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | −4% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | −3% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $4,350 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −5% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −9% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −7% |
| Utah (statewide) | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | −3% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Salt Lake City comes in at #135 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 3% above the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | −4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,100 | −3% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,350 – $21,400 | $12,900 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Salt Lake City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,550 – $22,500 | $13,500 | level |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +9% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $5,050 – $25,100 | $15,100 | +11% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | −5% |
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City is 0.97 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $31.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.49 and $38.34 an hour. BLS counts 3,190 of them working in the area, 38.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $24.04 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.11 and $28.54 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 11.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.78 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 6,420 of them working in the area, 77.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $38.55 an hour. About 5,710 work in the metro. That is 69.1 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 $26.66 an hour, 6% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $29.99 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 12.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.20 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $27.56 an hour. BLS counts 1,430 of them working in the area, 17.3 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 ($38.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $440. At the 25th percentile ($24.49) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 3.2% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 826,210 jobs in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. That makes it the 37th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $24.49 | $31.15 | $38.34 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $22.11 | $24.04 | $28.54 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.56 | $30.11 | $38.55 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.22 | $26.66 | $29.99 | $28.33 | 0.94 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $18.98 | $23.20 | $27.56 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Salt Lake City
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.
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
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Bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Salt Lake City?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,550 to $22,500 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,950 to $17,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City?
About $96.50 to $483 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $810 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $13,100, which is 4% less than Salt Lake City ($13,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $7,200 out of $13,500. Materials are 43% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$6,000 to $29,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Salt Lake City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $810 for fees in the Salt Lake City area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 3% above 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 Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $31.15 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.49 to $38.34.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $11,700 and premium work $15,300 to $22,500. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Salt Lake City
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.