Kitchen remodel cost in Miami, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,600 – $31,800
- Per sq ft
- $150 – $251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #62
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Miami, plan on $18,600 to $31,800 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $150 to $251 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 103.6).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Miami, FL, standard level
$22,600 to $27,900
About $181 to $221 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,700 | $21,700 |
| Labor | $3,950 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $910 | $1,350 |
| Total | $22,600 | $27,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Miami, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,800 | $19,700 | $24,600 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $4,400 | $5,450 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $570 | $1,150 | $1,700 | 5% |
| Total | $18,600 | $25,200 | $31,800 | 100% |
Where the Miami 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 Miami the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Miami metro is 103.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $19,700, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (114.2) and land at $570 to $1,700.
Is Miami cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group. Sebastian is the cheapest at $23,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLthis page | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | |
| Naples, FL55 miles | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | −6% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL80 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −7% |
| Cape Coral, FL100 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −7% |
| Punta Gorda, FL110 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −7% |
| Sebastian, FL110 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,400 | −7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −5% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Miami comes in at #62 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Miami is 5% above the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −7% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −7% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −6% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −6% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −7% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Miami's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Miami against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | −3% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +5% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | −1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Miami
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Miami 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
$18,600 to $23,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,600 to $27,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,500 to $31,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,600 – $20,100 | $19,000 – $23,400 | $22,300 – $26,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,600 – $23,900 | $22,600 – $27,900 | $26,500 – $31,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,700 – $39,100 | $37,000 – $45,500 | $43,400 – $51,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,700 – $58,200 | $55,100 – $67,600 | $64,400 – $76,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Miami 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+.
Related projects, priced for Miami
Because every project leans on different trades, Miami's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −2% and home addition −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $13,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,100 – $71,300 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,750 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Miami 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 Miami is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.79 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.32 an hour. BLS counts 10,100 of them working in the area, 35.8 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 $28.19 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $30.40 an hour. About 12,990 work in the metro. That is 46.1 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 $27.77 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $30.75 an hour. BLS counts 5,930 of them working in the area, 21.0 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 $23.22 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $30.47 an hour. BLS counts 950 of them working in the area, 3.4 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 $24.12 an hour, 15% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $28.00 an hour. About 1,300 work in the metro. That is 4.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $23.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. BLS counts 6,210 of them working in the area, 22.0 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 ($29.32 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($21.65) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 1.4% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,819,940 jobs in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. That makes it the 9th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.81% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.65 | $24.79 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.59 | $28.19 | $30.40 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.86 | $27.77 | $30.75 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.80 | $23.22 | $30.47 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.10 | $24.12 | $28.00 | $28.33 | 0.85 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $19.38 | $23.31 | $27.26 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Miami: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Miami?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,600 to $31,800 in the Miami area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,600 to $27,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Miami?
About $150 to $251 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $570 to $1,700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Miami or Naples?
Naples is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,700, which is 6% less than Miami ($25,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Miami?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $4,400 out of $25,200. Materials are 78% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Miami?
$30,700 to $51,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Miami?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $570 to $1,700 for fees in the Miami area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Miami expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Miami is 5% above 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 Miami?
The BLS median is $24.79 an hour in the Miami area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.65 to $29.32.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Miami?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,600 to $23,900 and premium work $26,500 to $31,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Miami
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.