Kitchen remodel cost in Huntsville, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,400 – $29,600
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
Huntsville homeowners pay roughly $17,400 to $29,600 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $141 to $235 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Huntsville is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.54 an hour in the Huntsville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Huntsville, AL, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $169 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Huntsville, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,200 | $5,250 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
Why Huntsville prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.54 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Huntsville is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Huntsville metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.1) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Planning more than one job in Huntsville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Huntsville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and home addition −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,300 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
How Huntsville compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Huntsville. Dalton is the lowest at about $23,200 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, ALthis page | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| Decatur, AL30 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN80 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | level |
| Nashville, TN90 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
| Birmingham, AL90 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Dalton, GA105 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Huntsville comes in at #211 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Huntsville is 0% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $17,200 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Huntsville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +16% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $19,700 – $33,500 | $26,600 | +13% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Huntsville
Scope
A full kitchen update is $15,000-$50,000, a large remodel $50,000-$70,000+, and a partial refresh $60-$150 per square foot (HomeGuide).
Cabinets
In a 10x10 kitchen, cabinets alone are $3,000-$11,000 for stock or semi-custom and up to $26,500 for fully custom.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Huntsville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Huntsville 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
$17,400 to $22,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,700 to $29,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,700 | $17,700 – $21,800 | $20,700 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,400 – $22,300 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,500 | $34,600 – $42,400 | $40,500 – $48,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,700 – $54,400 | $51,500 – $63,100 | $60,200 – $71,800 |
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 Huntsville is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.54 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.69 and $28.06 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 16.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.13 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $32.00 an hour. About 1,030 work in the metro. That is 38.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.42 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $31.85 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 29.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.44 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.81 and $26.72 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 1.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.19 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $16.33 and $29.43 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $21.88 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.47 and $26.53 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 4.9 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 carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($20.69) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 1.5% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 266,650 jobs in the Huntsville area. That makes it the 99th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.69 | $23.54 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.75 | $28.13 | $32.00 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.91 | $27.42 | $31.85 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.81 | $22.44 | $26.72 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $16.33 | $22.19 | $29.43 | $28.33 | 0.78 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.47 | $21.88 | $26.53 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Huntsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Huntsville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,600 in the Huntsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Huntsville?
About $141 to $235 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Huntsville or Decatur?
Decatur is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,600, which is 0% more than Huntsville ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntsville?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,200 out of $23,500. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Huntsville?
$28,600 to $48,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Huntsville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Huntsville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntsville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Alabama?
Huntsville is 0% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($23,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Huntsville?
The BLS median is $23.54 an hour in the Huntsville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.69 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Huntsville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,400 to $22,300 and premium work $24,700 to $29,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Huntsville
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 Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.