Kitchen remodel cost in Dalton, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,200 – $29,200
- Per sq ft
- $139 – $232
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #261
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Dalton area: $17,200 to $29,200 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 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Dalton, GA, standard level
$20,800 to $25,600
About $167 to $204 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,350 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,800 | $25,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Dalton, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 79% |
| Labor | $3,000 | $3,950 | $4,950 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,200 | $23,200 | $29,200 | 100% |
Why Dalton 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 $20.55 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dalton is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 17% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dalton 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 89.8: $450 to $1,350.
Data note: 25% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Dalton. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Dalton
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dalton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−9%) and home addition lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,600 | −16% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,800 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Who does the work: Dalton 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 Dalton the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $20.55 an hour, 29% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $15.16 and $22.17 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 6.1 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 $27.34 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.99 and $33.74 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 27.6 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 $22.77 an hour, 26% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $29.23 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 13.8 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 Dalton 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 Dalton 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) carry 5% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dalton metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $23.24 an hour against $23.75 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.26 and $27.73 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $410. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 0.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dalton has 65,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 276th 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% | $15.16 | $20.55 | $22.17 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $21.99 | $27.34 | $33.74 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $18.51 | $22.77 | $29.23 | $30.67 | 0.74 | 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% | $20.26 | $23.24 | $27.73 | $23.75 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Is Dalton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $24,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GAthis page | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | |
| Chattanooga, TN35 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA70 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Atlanta, GA80 miles | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | +6% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL105 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dalton ranks #261 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dalton is 4% 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 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dalton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $19,900 – $33,700 | $26,800 | +16% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +4% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +2% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Dalton
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Dalton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dalton. 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
$17,200 to $22,000
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,800 to $25,600
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,400 to $29,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,400 – $18,400 | $17,400 – $21,500 | $20,500 – $24,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,200 – $22,000 | $20,800 – $25,600 | $24,400 – $29,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,300 – $36,100 | $34,100 – $41,900 | $40,000 – $47,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,200 – $53,700 | $50,900 – $62,400 | $59,500 – $71,000 |
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Kitchen remodel in Dalton: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Dalton?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,200 to $29,200 in the Dalton area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,800 to $25,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Dalton?
About $139 to $232 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Dalton or Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 2% more than Dalton ($23,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dalton?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,950 out of $23,200. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Dalton?
$28,300 to $47,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Dalton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Dalton area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dalton expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Dalton is 4% 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 Dalton?
The BLS median is $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.16 to $22.17.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Dalton?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,200 to $22,000 and premium work $24,400 to $29,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Dalton
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.