Kitchen remodel cost in Yuma, AZ
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
- #199
- 1 = most expensive
Yuma 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, Yuma is 6% lower. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$21,100 to $26,000
About $169 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,300 | $5,350 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
Where the Yuma price comes from
Labor is 18% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Yuma the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yuma metro is 96.2 (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 (92.7) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Yuma. The wage table below marks each row.
How Yuma compares
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 120 sq ft range from $23,500 to $27,600 across Yuma and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $19,900 – $33,700 | $26,800 | +14% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +2% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | +17% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Yuma comes in at #199 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Yuma is 2% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Yuma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +6% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $18,400 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +5% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
What nearby projects cost in Yuma
Because every project leans on different trades, Yuma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and home addition −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,500 – $68,000 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Yuma
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yuma 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
$21,100 to $26,000
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 | $20,800 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,400 – $22,300 | $21,100 – $26,000 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,700 – $36,600 | $34,600 – $42,500 | $40,500 – $48,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,800 – $54,500 | $51,600 – $63,200 | $60,300 – $72,000 |
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 Yuma is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 37.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.28 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $35.90 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 49.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.36 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $31.97 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 24.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $25.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $30.39 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.15 an hour, 8% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.49 and $29.00 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 7.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $19.03 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.44 and $23.15 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.7 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 ($27.42 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($18.42) it shrinks by about $360. The total moves by 1.4% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,880 jobs in the Yuma area. That makes it the 262nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $21.70 | $28.28 | $35.90 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.75 | $28.36 | $31.97 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.66 | $25.00 | $30.39 | $26.77 | 0.93 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.49 | $26.15 | $29.00 | $28.33 | 0.92 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.44 | $19.03 | $23.15 | $23.75 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Why two Yuma quotes can differ
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.
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Kitchen remodel in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Yuma?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,600 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,100 to $26,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Yuma?
About $141 to $235 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $26,800, which is 14% more than Yuma ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $23,500. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$28,700 to $48,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 2% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($23,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Yuma?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.42 to $27.42.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Yuma?
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 Yuma
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.