Kitchen remodel cost in Wichita, KS
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
- $140 – $233
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
Wichita homeowners pay roughly $17,200 to $29,200 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $140 to $233 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Wichita is 7% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Wichita, KS, standard level
$20,800 to $25,600
About $167 to $205 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $4,000 | $4,900 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,800 | $25,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,350 | $4,450 | $5,550 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $890 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,200 | $23,200 | $29,200 | 100% |
Why Wichita 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 $24.49 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wichita is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 19% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wichita metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,900, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.9) and land at $440 to $1,350.
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 Wichita is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.49 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.66 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 39.2 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 $31.57 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.07 and $38.48 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 52.2 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 $29.30 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $39.21 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 34.4 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 $23.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.39 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.65 and $27.40 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 4.9 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 $21.75 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.08 and $23.21 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 13.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $400. At the 25th percentile ($22.49) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 1.7% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 308,570 jobs in the Wichita area. That makes it the 82nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $25.07 | $31.57 | $38.48 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.29 | $29.30 | $39.21 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $22.83 | $23.33 | $27.43 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.65 | $23.39 | $27.40 | $28.33 | 0.83 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.08 | $21.75 | $23.21 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Wichita
Because every project leans on different trades, Wichita's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −8% and home addition −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,550 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wichita bid
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).
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Wichita
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wichita 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
$17,200 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 – $18,500 | $17,500 – $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) | $28,400 – $36,200 | $34,200 – $42,000 | $40,100 – $47,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,300 – $53,800 | $51,000 – $62,500 | $59,600 – $71,100 |
Wichita against nearby metros and the rest of Kansas
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $24,100. Tulsa is the cheapest at $22,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | −1% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | −1% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +4% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Wichita comes in at #256 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Wichita is 1% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Wichita's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +3% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
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Kitchen remodel in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Wichita?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,200 to $29,200 in the Wichita 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 Wichita?
About $140 to $233 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,900, which is 1% less than Wichita ($23,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $4,450 out of $23,200. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Wichita?
$28,400 to $47,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Wichita?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,350 for fees in the Wichita area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 1% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($23,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $24.49 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.49 to $29.66.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Wichita?
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 Wichita
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.