Bathroom remodel cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,600 – $27,900
- Per sq ft
- $120 – $602
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +20%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a bathroom in Kennewick, plan on $5,600 to $27,900 for 45 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $120 to $602 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 20% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $46.70 an hour in the Kennewick area, 52% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$12,300 to $21,200
About $265 to $457 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,700 | $8,100 |
| Labor | $7,250 | $12,500 |
| Permits and fees | $380 | $620 |
| Total | $12,300 | $21,200 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $6,400 | $10,600 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $9,850 | $16,400 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $500 | $800 | 3% |
| Total | $5,600 | $16,700 | $27,900 | 100% |
Where the Kennewick price comes from
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 $46.70 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kennewick is 1.33 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kennewick metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $6,400, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) and land at $200 to $800.
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 Kennewick. The wage table below marks each row.
Kennewick 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 Kennewick is 1.33 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $46.70 an hour, which is 52% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.15 and $61.16 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 64.9 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 Kennewick metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $37.46 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $30.92 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.03 and $48.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,310 of them working in the area, 101.2 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 $48.00 an hour, 58% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $33.80 and $58.00 an hour. About 1,050 work in the metro. That is 81.1 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 $30.71 an hour, 8% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $29.53 and $38.38 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 14.7 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 $28.36 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $31.35 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 40.2 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 ($61.16 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $880. At the 25th percentile ($29.15) it shrinks by about $1,050. The total moves by 5.2% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,490 jobs in the Kennewick-Richland area. That makes it the 169th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $29.15 | $46.70 | $61.16 | $30.67 | 1.52 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $29.03 | $30.92 | $48.19 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $33.80 | $48.00 | $58.00 | $30.38 | 1.58 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.53 | $30.71 | $38.38 | $28.33 | 1.08 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $21.88 | $28.36 | $31.35 | $23.75 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.33 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Kennewick?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kennewick's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +27% and window replacement +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,450 | +27% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,300 | +9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,500 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Is Kennewick cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $17,200. Coeur d'Alene is the cheapest at $12,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $5,600 – $27,900 | $16,700 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −10% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,600 | −7% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +3% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | −24% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $5,650 – $27,900 | $16,800 | level |
| Washington (statewide) | $5,550 – $27,600 | $16,600 | −1% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −16% |
Across 300 US metros, Kennewick comes in at #9 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Kennewick is 1% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $5,750 – $28,600 | $17,200 | +3% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $5,200 – $25,900 | $15,600 | −7% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,500 – $27,200 | $16,300 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $5,100 – $25,200 | $15,100 | −10% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $5,550 – $27,600 | $16,600 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Kennewick's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,400 | −26% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,450 – $22,200 | $13,300 | −20% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $5,500 – $27,200 | $16,300 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $5,000 – $24,700 | $14,800 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Kennewick 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Kennewick
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kennewick 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
$5,600 to $14,500
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$12,300 to $21,200
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$19,000 to $27,900
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,600 – $6,700 | $5,700 – $9,750 | $8,750 – $12,800 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $5,000 – $13,000 | $11,000 – $18,900 | $16,900 – $24,900 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $7,400 – $19,200 | $16,300 – $28,100 | $25,100 – $36,900 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $12,200 – $31,700 | $26,900 – $46,300 | $41,500 – $61,000 |
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Bathroom remodel in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Kennewick?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,600 to $27,900 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,300 to $21,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Kennewick?
About $120 to $602 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $15,100, which is 10% less than Kennewick ($16,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $9,850 out of $16,700. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Kennewick?
$7,400 to $36,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick is 1% above the Washington statewide estimate ($16,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Kennewick?
The BLS median is $46.70 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.15 to $61.16.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Kennewick?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,600 to $14,500 and premium work $19,000 to $27,900. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Kennewick
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.