Short answer
A bathroom remodel in Dallas typically costs $5,700 to $17,200 in 2026, about $11,500 on average, based on national remodel prices adjusted for Dallas-Fort Worth plumber and tile setter wages from the BLS. A full contractor-run midrange remodel runs higher: the 2025 Cost vs Value report puts one in Dallas at $23,121.
Key facts
- 2025 Cost vs Value, Dallas: midrange bath remodel job cost $23,121 vs $26,138 nationally; upscale $72,769 vs $81,612.[4]
- A Dallas midrange bath remodel recoups 75.7% of its cost at resale, against 80% nationally (2025 Cost vs Value).[4]
- BLS May 2025: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington median hourly wage $29.45 for plumbers and $23.04 for tile and stone setters; national medians $30.67 and $26.77.[1]
Bathroom remodel cost in Dallas at a glance
| Scope | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor (fixtures, paint, refinishing), our estimate | $2,300 | not published | $9,600 |
| Partial (replace one or more main fixtures), our estimate | $5,700 | not published | $23,900 |
| Full (strip and replace), our estimate | $8,600 | not published | $28,700 |
| All remodels, our estimate | $5,700 | $11,500 | $17,200 |
| Angi's Dallas page[5] | $6,380 | $11,582 | $17,216 |
Our estimates scale Fixr's national scope ranges[3] by the labor adjustment below. Contractor-run projects with a defined scope cost more. The 2025 Cost vs Value report prices these for Dallas[4]:
| Cost vs Value project (2025) | Dallas job cost | National job cost | Dallas cost recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath remodel, midrange | $23,121 | $26,138 | 75.7% |
| Bath remodel, universal design | $35,974 | $42,183 | 58.2% |
| Bath remodel, upscale | $72,769 | $81,612 | 43.5% |
How we got this number
Fixr puts the national range at $6,000 to $18,000, with a $12,000 average, and says labor averages about 50% of the total[3]. We kept the non-labor half as is and scaled the labor half with federal wage data.
BLS reports a May 2025 median hourly wage of $29.45 for plumbers and $23.04 for tile and stone setters in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area[1], against $30.67 and $26.77 nationally[2]. Averaging the two ratios (0.96 and 0.86) gives a Dallas labor factor of 0.91.
| Step | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr national[3] | $6,000 | $12,000 | $18,000 |
| Labor (50%) x 0.91 | $2,731 | $5,463 | $8,194 |
| Non-labor half | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Dallas estimate, nearest $100 | $5,700 | $11,500 | $17,200 |
Two independent checks agree on direction. Cost vs Value's Dallas job costs run 11% to 15% under its national ones[4]. Angi's Dallas range is close to ours[5]. Angi says it builds city figures by applying local price index data to national averages, so treat it as a cross-check, not a survey. Fixr also suggests holding about 5% extra for surprises[3].
What changes the price in Dallas
Scope and the permit line. Dallas exempts nonstructural interior remodeling of a one or two family home that adds no floor area and does not change exterior doors or windows[8]. But its no-permit repair scope cannot include adding, altering or moving supply, drain, waste or vent piping, or removing any part of a wall[9]. A new vanity in the old spot may need no permit. A moved toilet or a new shower valve does.
Permit fees. When a permit is needed, Dallas lists a $181 base fee for single-family alterations plus $100 for each additional trade[6]. A remodel with plumbing, electrical and building work is three trades, or $381 by that table. A $15 technology fee applies to each document submitted online[7].
House age. About 48% of Dallas homes were built before 1980, and the median year built is 1981 (our arithmetic from Census data)[10]. Older baths can hide galvanized supply lines, mortar-set tile and outdated wiring, all of which add labor.
Licensing. Plumbing contractors working on your home must hold a state license even when no permit is needed[8]. General remodel work on your own property needs no license[8].
Questions to ask a Dallas contractor
- Which trades will be on the permit, and is the fee in your price?
- Who is the licensed plumber, and will they be on site for the rough-in?
- Is the price for a defined scope, and what counts as a change order?
- What allowance is built in for tile, vanity and fixtures?
- How do you handle old supply lines or mortar-set tile found during demolition?
When to call a pro
- Moving a toilet, shower or sink: a licensed plumber and a Dallas permit.
- Removing or opening a wall: a building permit, and a check of whether it is load bearing.
- New circuits, a vent fan or heated floors: a licensed electrician.
- Before you set a budget: get itemized written quotes, since national and city ranges cannot price your room.
More questions
Is remodeling a bathroom cheaper in Dallas than the national average?
A little. The 2025 Cost vs Value report prices a Dallas midrange bath remodel about 12% below the national figure, and BLS wage data put local tile setters about 14% and plumbers about 4% below national medians.
Does a bathroom remodel in Dallas need a permit?
Cosmetic work often does not: Dallas exempts nonstructural interior remodeling of a one or two family home that adds no floor area. Adding, altering or moving plumbing piping, or removing a wall, takes the job outside that exemption.
Will a Dallas bathroom remodel pay for itself when I sell?
Usually not fully. The 2025 Cost vs Value report shows a Dallas midrange bath remodel recouping 75.7% of its cost, a universal design remodel 58.2%, and an upscale remodel 43.5%.
Sources
- OEWS May 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area: median hourly wage, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) and Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044), series OEUM001910000000047215208 and OEUM001910000000047204408, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- OEWS May 2025, national: median hourly wage, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) and Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044), series OEUN000000000000047215208 and OEUN000000000000047204408, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost? (2026 data, updated Jan 27, 2026), Fixr. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- 2025 Cost vs Value Report: Dallas, Texas, Journal of Light Construction (Zonda). Accessed 2026-10-15.
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Dallas, TX? (updated February 25, 2026), Angi. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Permit fee schedule, effective May 1, 2024 (Table B-II, alterations or repairs of single-family and duplex structures), City of Dallas, Development Services. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Ordinance No. 33080, amending Chapter 52 fees including the technology permit fee (passed Apr 23, 2025, effective Jul 1, 2025), City of Dallas. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Building inspection FAQs, City of Dallas, Building Inspection. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- General repair scope of work, attachment to building permit application (5/13/2024), City of Dallas, Development Services Department. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035 (year structure built), Dallas city, via Census Reporter, U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed 2026-10-15.
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