Remodel and repair costs in Tuolumne County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Tuolumne County, with local sales tax (7.25% to 8.75%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95370 (Sonora).

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Tuolumne County at a glance

Tuolumne County had 55,620 residents in the 2020 Census across 2,221 square miles; the largest places are Sonora, Phoenix Lake, Jamestown, Mono Vista and Pine Mountain Lake. Across 15 projects, a typical Tuolumne County budget is about the same as the median California county, the 29th highest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $48,200, the 26th lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Tuolumne County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95370. Likely is the median of 4,000 simulated outcomes; the range is the 10th to 90th percentile. "Vs. state" compares the mid likely budget with the median of all 58 California counties. Basic assumes the lower-cost starting choices, for example laminate counters, an acrylic tub wall set and pressure-treated wood decking.

Project	Basic	Mid (likely)	Mid range	Premium	Vs. state
Kitchen remodel · estimate	$38,900	$48,200	$40,800–$57,100	$66,500	same
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,500	$15,800	$13,400–$18,800	$18,200	+2%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$18,400	$22,700	$18,600–$27,900	$27,800	−1%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,800	$12,900	$11,100–$14,900	$13,200	+2%
New flooring · estimate	$7,600	$8,900	$7,500–$10,700	$9,000	+5%
Interior painting · estimate	$8,300	$9,100	$7,600–$10,900	$9,200	−2%
Exterior painting · estimate	$5,800	$5,800	$4,600–$7,200	$6,000	−2%
New deck · estimate	$16,000	$18,300	$15,500–$21,500	$23,500	same
Window replacement · estimate	$7,300	$8,000	$7,100–$9,000	$12,700	−5%
Siding replacement · estimate	$23,200	$23,200	$19,600–$27,500	$23,100	+2%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$211k	$223k	$190k–$260k	$246k	−1%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,600	$6,200	$5,200–$7,400	$6,300	+2%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,100	$4,400	$4,000–$5,000	$5,800	same
Front entry door · estimate	$1,600	$2,400	$2,100–$2,700	$3,500	+4%
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$12,600	$14,900	$13,200–$16,900	$16,700	−2%

Contractor hourly rates in Tuolumne County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area wage data (BLS, May 2025), payroll taxes, California workers' comp rates for that trade, and contractor overhead and profit. Not wages.

Trade	Low	Likely	High	Vs. state
Carpenter	$80	$104	$125	+6%
Construction laborer	$56	$75	$97	same
Electrician	$92	$114	$167	−7%
Plumber	$89	$122	$191	−3%
Painter	$56	$80	$96	+1%
Roofer	$82	$90	$116	same
Tile and stone setter	$61	$85	$128	+13%
Floor layer	$62	$96	$155	+13%
Drywall installer	$60	$86	$119	same
Cement mason	$63	$82	$103	same
Glazier	$67	$73	$99	−18%
HVAC mechanic	$89	$115	$184	−7%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Tuolumne County are about the same as the median California county (the 28th lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Alpine County, Amador County, Calaveras County, Inyo County, Mariposa County and Mono County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($122/hr) and hvac mechanic ($115/hr).
Sales tax: 7.25% to 8.75%, depending on the city on materials (CDTFA, effective October 1, 2026).
Permits: estimated from each job's valuation; kitchen and bathroom remodels usually need one, painting usually does not.
Mountain ZIPs: 6 ZIP codes in the county (95383, 95321, 95346, 95335, 95375, 95364) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $48,200 in 95370 vs. $50,700 in 95383 (Twain Harte); Roof replacement: $12,900 in 95370 vs. $13,600 in 95383 (Twain Harte); New deck: $18,300 in 95370 vs. $19,200 in 95383 (Twain Harte); Heating and air conditioning: $14,900 in 95370 vs. $15,600 in 95383 (Twain Harte).
Contractor overhead and profit: a separate 10% + 10% line only on jobs with three or more trades; single-trade jobs are priced at the trade's billed rate. No markup on materials.

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Questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Tuolumne County?

For a 150 sq ft kitchen with 20 ft of base cabinets and new cabinets, counters, floor, lighting and appliances, our likely budget in ZIP 95370 (Sonora) is $48,200 at mid finish, with a range of $40,800 to $57,100. Basic finishes come to about $38,900 and premium to about $66,500. That is the 26th lowest of California's 58 counties.

What does a bathroom remodel or a new roof cost in Tuolumne County?

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,700 at mid finish ($18,600 to $27,900). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,900, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $14,900.

What do contractors charge per hour in Tuolumne County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Alpine County, Amador County, Calaveras County, Inyo County, Mariposa County and Mono County). The likely billed rate runs from about $73 an hour (glazier) to about $122 (plumber), and the typical trade bills about the same as the median California county, the 28th lowest of 58.

Are remodels more expensive in Tuolumne County than elsewhere in California?

The typical project budget here is about the same as the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is new flooring (+5%); the one furthest below is window replacement (−5%). Sales tax on materials is 7.25% to 8.75%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Tuolumne County cost more?

Our model adds a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season in 6 Tuolumne County ZIP codes, 1 of them high-snow areas. In 95383 (Twain Harte) a mid kitchen remodel is about $50,700, versus $48,200 in 95370.

Which Tuolumne County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 16 of them, including 5 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Tuolumne County ZIP in the estimator.

Is this a quote?

No. It is a budget estimate, not a bid, appraisal, or insurance claim valuation. Get written bids from licensed contractors, and check licenses with the Contractors State License Board.

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Remodel Estimator is self-serve budgeting software from Caissonix, in pilot. Budget estimate, not a bid, appraisal, or insurance claim valuation. Figures computed 2026-10-29 from price book 2026-10-29.8; they change as prices and wages are updated. Population, land area and places: 2020 Census. Get licensed contractor bids, and check a contractor's license with the Contractors State License Board before you sign.