Kitchen remodel cost in Augusta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,700 – $30,100
- Per sq ft
- $144 – $239
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Augusta area: $17,700 to $30,100 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 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Augusta, GA, standard level
$21,400 to $26,400
About $172 to $211 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,200 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,400 | $26,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Augusta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,650 | $5,800 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,700 | $23,900 | $30,100 | 100% |
Why Augusta prices look the way they do
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, Augusta wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 19% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Augusta is at 96.3 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 91.9: $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 Augusta. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Augusta 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 Augusta the blend is 0.93.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $32.50 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 35.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.69 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.98 and $36.30 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 37.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.29 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $30.94 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 23.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $23.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.57 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $28.01 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.62 and $29.83 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $19.75 an hour, 17% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.85 and $22.62 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 6.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $440. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 1.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Augusta-Richmond County has 231,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 106th 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% | $22.66 | $28.33 | $32.50 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.98 | $28.69 | $36.30 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.26 | $26.29 | $30.94 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $24.62 | $28.01 | $29.83 | $28.33 | 0.99 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.85 | $19.75 | $22.62 | $23.75 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Augusta
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Augusta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−4%) and shower pan lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,500 – $71,900 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
Why two Augusta quotes can differ
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).
Augusta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group. Athens is the cheapest at $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −2% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −2% |
| Greenville, SC90 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −2% |
| Spartanburg, SC95 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
| Hilton Head, SC100 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Augusta ranks #145 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Augusta is 1% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | +3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Augusta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $19,100 – $32,500 | $25,800 | +8% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $23,900 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −3% |
Augusta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Augusta. 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
$17,700 to $22,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,400 to $26,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,100 to $30,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,800 – $19,000 | $18,000 – $22,200 | $21,100 – $25,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,700 – $22,600 | $21,400 – $26,400 | $25,100 – $30,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,200 – $37,200 | $35,200 – $43,200 | $41,200 – $49,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,500 – $55,400 | $52,400 – $64,300 | $61,300 – $73,200 |
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Kitchen remodel in Augusta: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Augusta?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,700 to $30,100 in the Augusta area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,400 to $26,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Augusta?
About $144 to $239 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 Augusta or Columbia?
Columbia is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 2% less than Augusta ($23,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Augusta?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $23,900. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Augusta?
$29,200 to $49,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Augusta?
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 Augusta area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Augusta expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Augusta is 1% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($24,100 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Augusta?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Augusta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.66 to $32.50.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Augusta?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,700 to $22,600 and premium work $25,100 to $30,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Augusta
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.