Kitchen remodel cost in Alaska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $20,400 – $34,700
- Per sq ft
- $166 – $276
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Alaska? Plan on $20,400 to $34,700 for 120 sq ft. Wages (1.27x the US blend), materials (price index 106.3) and permit costs (102.4) put the state above the national midpoint by 10%.
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Alaska (statewide), standard level
$24,700 to $30,400
About $199 to $243 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,200 | $22,200 |
| Labor | $5,700 | $6,950 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $24,700 | $30,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Alaska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,200 | $20,200 | $25,300 | 73% |
| Labor | $4,750 | $6,300 | $7,900 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $20,400 | $27,600 | $34,700 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Alaska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alaska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, home addition is +22% and kitchen backsplash +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,300 | +16% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,450 – $27,100 | +16% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $46,600 – $94,200 | +22% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +15% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +5% |
Why two Alaska quotes can differ
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.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
Kitchen remodel cost by metro in Alaska
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (120 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | level |
Alaska labor market for kitchen remodel
Alaska's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.27 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $35.51 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.74 and $45.26 an hour. About 2,560 work in the state. That is 78.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $43.00 an hour, which is 42% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $32.11 and $50.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the state, 57.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $45.15 an hour, 47% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $35.40 and $49.44 an hour. About 1,200 work in the state. That is 36.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for Alaska, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.43 an hour, which is 25% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $29.23 and $36.47 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the state, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $29.32 an hour, 23% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $26.30 and $35.85 an hour. About 440 work in the state. That is 13.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($45.26 an hour) would add about $750 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.74) would take off about $520. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 325,570 jobs across Alaska (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $28.74 | $35.51 | $45.26 | $29.12 | 1.22 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $32.11 | $43.00 | $50.75 | $30.38 | 1.42 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $35.40 | $45.15 | $49.44 | $30.67 | 1.47 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.23 | $35.43 | $36.47 | $28.33 | 1.25 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $26.30 | $29.32 | $35.85 | $23.75 | 1.23 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Alaska prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$20,400 to $26,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,700 to $30,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$29,000 to $34,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $17,100 – $21,900 | $20,700 – $25,600 | $24,300 – $29,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,400 – $26,100 | $24,700 – $30,400 | $29,000 – $34,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,700 – $42,900 | $40,600 – $49,900 | $47,600 – $56,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $50,300 – $64,000 | $60,500 – $74,200 | $70,800 – $84,500 |
How Alaska compares with nearby states
Alaska ranks 2 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $29,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $22,500, both for 120 sq ft at the midpoint. Alaska sits at $27,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1500 miles away | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | −1% |
| Oregon | 1600 miles away | $20,100 – $34,100 | $27,100 | −2% |
| Idaho | 1870 miles away | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −14% |
| Montana | 1880 miles away | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,600 | −11% |
| Utah | 2150 miles away | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −14% |
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Kitchen remodel in Alaska: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Alaska?
$20,400 to $34,700 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alaska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alaska is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Anchorage at about $27,600 (midpoint, 120 sq ft).
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Alaska than the US average?
It is 10% more expensive: $27,600 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alaska?
About 23% ($6,300). Materials are 73%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.27x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Alaska?
The BLS statewide median is $35.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.74 to $45.26.
+Where does Alaska rank for kitchen remodel costs?
2nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $27,600 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Alaska?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,400 to $26,100 and premium work $29,000 to $34,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in Alaska
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.