Kitchen remodel cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $19,700 – $33,600
- Per sq ft
- $160 – $266
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #33
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Oxnard, CA usually costs $19,700 to $33,600 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $160 to $266 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,650 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$23,900 to $29,400
About $192 to $234 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $5,000 | $6,100 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,350 |
| Total | $23,900 | $29,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 75% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $5,550 | $6,950 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 4% |
| Total | $19,700 | $26,600 | $33,600 | 100% |
Why Oxnard prices look the way they do
Labor is 21% 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 Oxnard the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oxnard is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $20,000 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 110.5: $550 to $1,650.
What local crews earn in Oxnard
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 Oxnard the blend is 1.11.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $35.61 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 63.3 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 $31.17 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.21 and $41.06 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 35.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $29.95 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.64 and $39.26 an hour. About 1,230 work in the metro. That is 38.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $35.04 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 6.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.65 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $28.02 and $37.44 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 20.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $25.70 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.18 and $30.57 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 29.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $470. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 1.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura has 323,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 79th 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% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.21 | $31.17 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $26.64 | $29.95 | $39.26 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.08 | $26.71 | $35.04 | $26.77 | 1.00 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $28.02 | $30.65 | $37.44 | $28.33 | 1.08 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.18 | $25.70 | $30.57 | $23.75 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Oxnard?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oxnard wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+12%) and shower pan lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,800 | +12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,400 – $85,900 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,900 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Oxnard
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oxnard. 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
$19,700 to $25,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$23,900 to $29,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,000 to $33,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,500 – $21,200 | $20,000 – $24,700 | $23,600 – $28,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $19,700 – $25,300 | $23,900 – $29,400 | $28,000 – $33,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $32,500 – $41,400 | $39,200 – $48,200 | $45,900 – $54,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $48,400 – $61,700 | $58,400 – $71,600 | $68,300 – $81,500 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Oxnard
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.
Oxnard against nearby metros and the rest of California
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 $26,100 to $27,300 across Oxnard and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,600 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +1% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +2% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | level |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $19,900 – $33,900 | $26,900 | +1% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $19,300 – $32,900 | $26,100 | −2% |
| California (statewide) | $20,100 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oxnard ranks #33 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oxnard is 2% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $21,200 – $36,100 | $28,700 | +8% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $19,100 – $32,600 | $25,800 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $20,700 – $35,200 | $28,000 | +5% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | −5% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −10% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | level |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | −10% |
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Kitchen remodel in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Oxnard?
For 120 sq ft, expect $19,700 to $33,600 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $23,900 to $29,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Oxnard?
About $160 to $266 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $550 to $1,650 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $26,800, which is 1% more than Oxnard ($26,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,550 out of $26,600. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Oxnard?
$32,500 to $54,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $550 to $1,650 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($27,200 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.47 to $40.40.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Oxnard?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $19,700 to $25,300 and premium work $28,000 to $33,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Oxnard
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.