Bathroom remodel cost in Oshkosh, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $5,100 – $25,400
- Per sq ft
- $110 – $548
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #35
- 1 = most expensive
Oshkosh homeowners pay roughly $5,100 to $25,400 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $110 to $548 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Oshkosh is 9% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $41.50 an hour in the Oshkosh area, 35% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Oshkosh, WI, standard level
$11,200 to $19,300
About $241 to $417 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $6,650 | $11,500 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $580 |
| Total | $11,200 | $19,300 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Oshkosh, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,050 | $9,100 | $15,200 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $460 | $740 | 3% |
| Total | $5,100 | $15,300 | $25,400 | 100% |
Why Oshkosh prices look the way they do
Labor is 60% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Oshkosh the blended ratio comes out at 1.23.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oshkosh 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 (92.9) and land at $190 to $740.
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 Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh is 1.23 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $41.50 an hour, which is 35% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $33.32 and $51.67 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 24.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Oshkosh metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.14 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $40.59 an hour, which is 39% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.01 and $41.48 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 69.3 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 $37.06 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.27 and $46.63 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 86.4 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 Oshkosh metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $28.83 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $33.42 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.54 an hour, which is 3% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $29.25 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 9.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($51.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $620. At the 25th percentile ($33.32) it shrinks by about $500. The total moves by 4.0% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,750 jobs in the Oshkosh-Neenah area. That makes it the 215th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $33.32 | $41.50 | $51.67 | $30.67 | 1.35 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $29.01 | $40.59 | $41.48 | $29.12 | 1.39 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.27 | $37.06 | $46.63 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.05 | $28.83 | $33.42 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $22.50 | $24.54 | $29.25 | $23.75 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Oshkosh against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
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 $14,400 to $15,300 across Oshkosh and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WIthis page | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,300 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −3% |
| Green Bay, WI45 miles | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $5,000 – $24,800 | $14,900 | −2% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $4,850 – $24,000 | $14,400 | −6% |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,900 – $24,300 | $14,600 | −5% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Oshkosh comes in at #35 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Oshkosh is 5% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $5,000 – $24,900 | $15,000 | −2% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | −3% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,950 – $24,500 | $14,700 | −3% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,850 – $24,100 | $14,500 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Oshkosh's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oshkosh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | −15% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $5,550 – $27,600 | $16,600 | +9% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $4,900 – $24,400 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $5,750 – $28,500 | $17,100 | +12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Oshkosh
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oshkosh 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
$5,100 to $13,200
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$11,200 to $19,300
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$17,300 to $25,400
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,400 – $6,100 | $5,200 – $8,900 | $7,950 – $11,700 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $4,550 – $11,800 | $10,000 – $17,200 | $15,400 – $22,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $6,750 – $17,500 | $14,800 – $25,600 | $22,900 – $33,600 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $11,100 – $28,900 | $24,500 – $42,200 | $37,800 – $55,500 |
Planning more than one job in Oshkosh?
Because every project leans on different trades, Oshkosh's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +15% and kitchen remodel +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,500 – $16,400 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,650 – $15,100 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +3% |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Oshkosh
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).
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Bathroom remodel in Oshkosh: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Oshkosh?
For 45 sq ft, expect $5,100 to $25,400 in the Oshkosh area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,200 to $19,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Oshkosh?
About $110 to $548 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $190 to $740 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Oshkosh or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $14,800, which is 3% less than Oshkosh ($15,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oshkosh?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $9,100 out of $15,300. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Oshkosh?
$6,750 to $33,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Oshkosh?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $190 to $740 for fees in the Oshkosh area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oshkosh expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Oshkosh is 5% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($14,600 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Oshkosh?
The BLS median is $41.50 an hour in the Oshkosh area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $33.32 to $51.67.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Oshkosh?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $5,100 to $13,200 and premium work $17,300 to $25,400. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Oshkosh
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.