Kitchen remodel cost in Tampa, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,600
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #214
- 1 = most expensive
Tampa homeowners pay roughly $17,300 to $29,600 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $140 to $234 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tampa is 6% lower. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.5).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Tampa, FL, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $168 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,300 | $20,000 |
| Labor | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Tampa, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,600 | $18,200 | $22,700 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,300 | $5,350 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
Why Tampa prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.06 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tampa is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tampa metro is 95.5 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,200, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $500 to $1,500.
What nearby projects cost in Tampa
Because every project leans on different trades, Tampa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tampa bid
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.
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Tampa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tampa 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
$17,300 to $22,200
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 | $17,600 – $21,800 | $20,800 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,200 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,400 | $34,500 – $42,400 | $40,400 – $48,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,200 | $51,300 – $62,900 | $60,000 – $71,700 |
Tampa against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. North Port is the priciest of the group at $23,600. Ocala is the cheapest at $23,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FLthis page | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| Lakeland, FL50 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| North Port, FL55 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL75 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Ocala, FL80 miles | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −1% |
| Punta Gorda, FL90 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Tampa comes in at #214 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Tampa is 2% 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% |
| 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 |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Tampa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tampa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | +17% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +9% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
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 Tampa is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $25.06 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $29.31 an hour. BLS counts 6,010 of them working in the area, 41.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.62 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.72 an hour. About 7,170 work in the metro. That is 49.5 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 $25.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $29.67 an hour. BLS counts 4,180 of them working in the area, 28.9 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 $22.25 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.41 and $28.05 an hour. BLS counts 480 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 $23.83 an hour, 16% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.92 and $25.64 an hour. About 770 work in the metro. That is 5.3 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 $22.87 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.25 and $24.00 an hour. BLS counts 3,080 of them working in the area, 21.3 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 ($29.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $330. At the 25th percentile ($22.58) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 1.4% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,447,120 jobs in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area. That makes it the 19th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.93% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.58 | $25.06 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.23 | $27.62 | $29.72 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.43 | $25.00 | $29.67 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.41 | $22.25 | $28.05 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.92 | $23.83 | $25.64 | $28.33 | 0.84 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $20.25 | $22.87 | $24.00 | $23.75 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Tampa: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Tampa?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,600 in the Tampa 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 Tampa?
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 Tampa or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,300, which is 1% less than Tampa ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tampa?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $23,500. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Tampa?
$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 Tampa?
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 Tampa area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tampa expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Tampa 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 Tampa?
The BLS median is $25.06 an hour in the Tampa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Tampa?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,200 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 Tampa
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.