Kitchen remodel cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $16,700 – $28,400
- Per sq ft
- $135 – $226
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #292
- 1 = most expensive
Little Rock homeowners pay roughly $16,700 to $28,400 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $135 to $226 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Little Rock is 10% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Little Rock, AR, standard level
$20,200 to $24,900
About $162 to $199 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,450 | $4,250 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,200 | $24,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,300 | $17,800 | $22,200 | 79% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $3,850 | $4,800 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $890 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $16,700 | $22,500 | $28,400 | 100% |
Where the Little Rock price comes from
Labor is 17% 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 Little Rock the blended ratio comes out at 0.77.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Little Rock metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,800, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.4) and land at $450 to $1,350.
What nearby projects cost in Little Rock
Because every project leans on different trades, Little Rock's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and shower pan −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,600 | −16% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,600 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $240 – $1,250 | −17% |
Why two Little Rock 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.
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 Little Rock is 0.77 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.10 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.08 and $27.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 30.1 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 $23.17 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $29.41 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 52.2 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 $23.65 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $29.55 an hour. BLS counts 890 of them working in the area, 24.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $17.79 an hour, which is 34% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.46 and $19.61 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.43 an hour, 24% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $22.60 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 1.7 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 $21.47 an hour, which is 10% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.12 and $23.35 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 7.0 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 ($27.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $330. At the 25th percentile ($20.08) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 1.5% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 358,210 jobs in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. That makes it the 72nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.08 | $23.10 | $27.36 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $18.07 | $23.17 | $29.41 | $30.38 | 0.76 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $18.26 | $23.65 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.46 | $17.79 | $19.61 | $26.77 | 0.66 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.55 | $21.43 | $22.60 | $28.33 | 0.76 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.12 | $21.47 | $23.35 | $23.75 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Is Little Rock cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Little Rock. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $22,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,600 | level |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Little Rock comes in at #292 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Little Rock is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −1% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Little Rock's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +13% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +4% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Little Rock
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Little Rock 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
$16,700 to $21,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,200 to $24,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$23,700 to $28,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,000 – $17,900 | $17,000 – $20,900 | $19,900 – $23,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,700 – $21,400 | $20,200 – $24,900 | $23,700 – $28,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,500 – $35,100 | $33,200 – $40,800 | $38,900 – $46,500 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,000 – $52,200 | $49,400 – $60,600 | $57,800 – $69,000 |
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Kitchen remodel in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Little Rock?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,700 to $28,400 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,200 to $24,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Little Rock?
About $135 to $226 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,300, which is 1% less than Little Rock ($22,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $22,500. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Little Rock?
$27,500 to $46,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Little Rock?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Little Rock area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% above 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $23.10 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.08 to $27.36.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Little Rock?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,700 to $21,400 and premium work $23,700 to $28,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Little Rock
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.