Kitchen remodel cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,500 – $29,800
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $236
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #177
- 1 = most expensive
Jacksonville homeowners pay roughly $17,500 to $29,800 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $141 to $236 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$21,200 to $26,100
About $170 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,200 | $26,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,250 | $4,300 | $5,400 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $990 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,600 | $29,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Jacksonville 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, Jacksonville wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jacksonville 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 (99.5) and land at $500 to $1,500.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Jacksonville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jacksonville 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
$17,500 to $22,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,200 to $26,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,800 to $29,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,800 | $17,800 – $21,900 | $20,900 – $25,100 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,400 | $21,200 – $26,100 | $24,800 – $29,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,800 – $36,700 | $34,700 – $42,700 | $40,700 – $48,600 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,900 – $54,600 | $51,700 – $63,400 | $60,500 – $72,200 |
Is Jacksonville cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $23,100 to $23,600 across Jacksonville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Jacksonville comes in at #177 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Jacksonville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +3% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +3% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
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 Jacksonville is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.30 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. BLS counts 2,500 of them working in the area, 32.6 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 $28.02 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.90 and $29.54 an hour. About 4,990 work in the metro. That is 65.1 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 $28.33 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $30.74 an hour. BLS counts 2,380 of them working in the area, 31.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.84 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.49 and $27.41 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.92 an hour, 16% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $27.11 an hour. About 560 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 $23.09 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $26.91 an hour. BLS counts 1,420 of them working in the area, 18.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($21.87) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 1.6% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 765,930 jobs in the Jacksonville area. That makes it the 39th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.90 | $28.02 | $29.54 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.89 | $28.33 | $30.74 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.49 | $21.84 | $27.41 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.13 | $23.92 | $27.11 | $28.33 | 0.84 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.63 | $23.09 | $26.91 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Why two Jacksonville quotes can differ
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+.
Planning more than one job in Jacksonville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jacksonville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and home addition −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,900 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Kitchen remodel in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Jacksonville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,800 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,200 to $26,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Jacksonville?
About $141 to $236 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,100, which is 2% less than Jacksonville ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $23,600. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$28,800 to $48,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Jacksonville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Jacksonville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($23,900 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $24.30 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.87 to $29.08.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Jacksonville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,400 and premium work $24,800 to $29,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Jacksonville
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.