Kitchen remodel cost in Port St. Lucie, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,400 – $29,600
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Port St. Lucie area: $17,400 to $29,600 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.38 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Port St. Lucie, FL, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $169 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Port St. Lucie, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,150 | $5,200 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
Where the Port St. Lucie price comes from
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, Port St. Lucie wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Port St. Lucie is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,300 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.2: $500 to $1,500.
Who does the work: Port St. Lucie trade wages
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 Port St. Lucie the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.38 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.65 and $28.14 an hour. About 1,060 work in the metro. That is 62.1 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 $28.14 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $29.43 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 64.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $24.52 an hour, 20% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $29.93 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 42.7 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 $23.30 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $31.28 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 9.4 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 $23.33 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.07 and $28.05 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 5.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $22.95 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $24.38 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 32.2 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 $210. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Port St. Lucie has 170,820 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 137th 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% | $20.65 | $23.38 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.97 | $28.14 | $29.43 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.67 | $24.52 | $29.93 | $30.67 | 0.80 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.57 | $23.30 | $31.28 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.07 | $23.33 | $28.05 | $28.33 | 0.82 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.03 | $22.95 | $24.38 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Port St. Lucie
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Port St. Lucie. 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
$17,400 to $22,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,700 to $29,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,700 | $17,700 – $21,800 | $20,800 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,400 – $22,300 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,500 | $34,500 – $42,400 | $40,400 – $48,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,300 | $51,400 – $63,000 | $60,100 – $71,700 |
Port St. Lucie against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Port St. Lucie. Lakeland is the lowest at about $23,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FLthis page | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| Sebastian, FL35 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,400 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL75 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | level |
| Miami, FL80 miles | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +7% |
| Lakeland, FL90 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Naples, FL95 miles | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Port St. Lucie ranks #207 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Port St. Lucie is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| 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 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Port St. Lucie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $19,300 – $32,900 | $26,100 | +11% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +3% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +7% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Port St. Lucie
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.
Planning more than one job in Port St. Lucie?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Port St. Lucie wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and home addition lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,100 – $67,300 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
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Kitchen remodel in Port St. Lucie: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Port St. Lucie?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,600 in the Port St. Lucie area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Port St. Lucie?
About $140 to $234 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 Port St. Lucie or Sebastian?
Sebastian is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 0% less than Port St. Lucie ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Port St. Lucie?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $23,500. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Port St. Lucie?
$28,600 to $48,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Port St. Lucie expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Port St. Lucie is 2% 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 Port St. Lucie?
The BLS median is $23.38 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.65 to $28.14.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Port St. Lucie?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,400 to $22,300 and premium work $24,700 to $29,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Port St. Lucie
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.