Kitchen remodel cost in Pueblo, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,800 – $30,200
- Per sq ft
- $144 – $241
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Pueblo, plan on $17,800 to $30,200 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $144 to $241 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Pueblo, CO, standard level
$21,500 to $26,500
About $173 to $212 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,350 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,500 | $26,500 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Pueblo, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,800 | $6,050 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,800 | $24,000 | $30,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Pueblo number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Pueblo wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 20% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pueblo metro is 96.1 (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 (91.8) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Pueblo. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Pueblo quotes can differ
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
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.
Pueblo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pueblo 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
$17,800 to $22,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,500 to $26,500
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,300 to $30,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,900 – $19,100 | $18,100 – $22,300 | $21,200 – $25,400 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,800 – $22,800 | $21,500 – $26,500 | $25,300 – $30,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,300 – $37,400 | $35,400 – $43,400 | $41,400 – $49,500 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,800 – $55,700 | $52,700 – $64,600 | $61,600 – $73,500 |
Is Pueblo cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $25,500. Colorado Springs is the cheapest at $24,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, COthis page | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO50 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | level |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +6% |
| Boulder, CO140 miles | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO165 miles | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO180 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Pueblo comes in at #134 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Pueblo is 4% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Pueblo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pueblo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | −4% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −1% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $18,900 – $32,200 | $25,500 | +6% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −2% |
Pueblo labor market for kitchen remodel
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 Pueblo is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.98 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 29.1 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 $28.94 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.35 and $37.00 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 58.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $31.11 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.74 and $45.19 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 24.3 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 Pueblo metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $27.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pueblo metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $29.70 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $33.77 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.61 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $27.85 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 8.1 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 ($30.98 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($22.69) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 1.3% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,780 jobs in the Pueblo area. That makes it the 281st 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% | $22.69 | $27.00 | $30.98 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.35 | $28.94 | $37.00 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.74 | $31.11 | $45.19 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.43 | $29.70 | $33.77 | $28.33 | 1.05 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.64 | $22.61 | $27.85 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Pueblo
Because every project leans on different trades, Pueblo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −1% and kitchen cabinets −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $36,100 – $73,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
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Kitchen remodel in Pueblo: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Pueblo?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,800 to $30,200 in the Pueblo area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,500 to $26,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Pueblo?
About $144 to $241 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 Pueblo or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,000, which is 0% less than Pueblo ($24,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pueblo?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,800 out of $24,000. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Pueblo?
$29,300 to $49,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Pueblo?
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 Pueblo area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pueblo expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Colorado?
Pueblo is 4% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($24,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Pueblo?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Pueblo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $30.98.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Pueblo?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,800 to $22,800 and premium work $25,300 to $30,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Pueblo
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.