Kitchen remodel cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $16,500 – $28,100
- Per sq ft
- $134 – $224
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Jonesboro, AR usually costs $16,500 to $28,100 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $134 to $224 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,650 less. Carpenters earn a median of $21.13 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 27% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$20,000 to $24,700
About $161 to $197 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 16% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $690 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,000 | $24,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Jonesboro, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,300 | $17,800 | $22,200 | 80% |
| Labor | $2,750 | $3,700 | $4,600 | 16% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $16,500 | $22,300 | $28,100 | 100% |
Why Jonesboro prices look the way they do
Labor is 16% 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 Jonesboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.74.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jonesboro is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $17,800 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.9: $430 to $1,300.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Jonesboro. The wage table below marks each row.
Jonesboro against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
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 $22,300 to $23,500 across Jonesboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +5% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +4% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | +5% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jonesboro ranks #298 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +9% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +11% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | +3% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in Jonesboro
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jonesboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−11%) and shower pan lowest (−20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,900 – $19,300 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $30,600 – $62,100 | −19% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −20% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jonesboro bid
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+.
What local crews earn in Jonesboro
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jonesboro the blend is 0.74.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $21.13 an hour, 27% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $24.23 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 18.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $29.23 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 56.1 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 $22.61 an hour, 26% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $28.22 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 26.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $18.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.62 and $21.63 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $21.42 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.82 and $22.65 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) carry 5% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $19.28 an hour against $23.75 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $22.85 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 1.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jonesboro has 60,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 286th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $19.07 | $21.13 | $24.23 | $29.12 | 0.73 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $18.13 | $23.43 | $29.23 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $18.48 | $22.61 | $28.22 | $30.67 | 0.74 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.62 | $18.74 | $21.63 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.82 | $21.42 | $22.65 | $28.33 | 0.76 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.76 | $19.28 | $22.85 | $23.75 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Jonesboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jonesboro. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$16,500 to $21,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,000 to $24,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$23,500 to $28,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $13,900 – $17,800 | $16,800 – $20,700 | $19,700 – $23,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,500 – $21,200 | $20,000 – $24,700 | $23,500 – $28,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,300 – $34,800 | $32,900 – $40,400 | $38,500 – $46,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $40,700 – $51,800 | $49,000 – $60,100 | $57,300 – $68,400 |
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Kitchen remodel in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Jonesboro?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,500 to $28,100 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,000 to $24,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Jonesboro?
About $134 to $224 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 5% more than Jonesboro ($22,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
About 16% at the midpoint, or $3,700 out of $22,300. Materials are 80% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Jonesboro?
$27,300 to $46,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Jonesboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Jonesboro area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($22,500 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jonesboro?
The BLS median is $21.13 an hour in the Jonesboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.07 to $24.23.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Jonesboro?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,500 to $21,200 and premium work $23,500 to $28,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Jonesboro
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.