Kitchen remodel cost in Baton Rouge, LA
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
- $141 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #206
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Baton Rouge 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. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $169 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Baton Rouge, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,750 | $5,950 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Baton Rouge number
Labor is 20% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Baton Rouge the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Baton Rouge is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $17,800 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.8: $450 to $1,350.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Baton Rouge. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Baton Rouge?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baton Rouge wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,200 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $36,100 – $73,100 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,650 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Baton Rouge 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.
Who does the work: Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge the blend is 0.95.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $26.75 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.27 an hour. About 3,490 work in the metro. That is 85.2 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 $31.41 an hour, which is 3% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.11 and $37.40 an hour. BLS counts 3,320 of them working in the area, 81.0 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 $35.69 an hour, 16% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.03 and $37.19 an hour. About 2,790 work in the metro. That is 68.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Baton Rouge metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $21.52 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.15 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $13.61 and $37.38 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 2.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $23.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $27.95 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 27.1 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 $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 0.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Baton Rouge has 409,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 60th 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% | $23.20 | $26.75 | $29.27 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.11 | $31.41 | $37.40 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $30.03 | $35.69 | $37.19 | $30.67 | 1.16 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $13.61 | $23.15 | $37.38 | $28.33 | 0.82 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.41 | $23.62 | $27.95 | $23.75 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Is Baton Rouge cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $22,700 to $23,500 across Baton Rouge and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | −2% |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −3% |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | −2% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $17,100 – $29,000 | $23,100 | −2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Baton Rouge ranks #206 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baton Rouge is 2% above the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | −3% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $18,100 – $30,900 | $24,500 | +4% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Baton Rouge
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baton Rouge. 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) | $14,600 – $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) | $28,700 – $36,600 | $34,600 – $42,500 | $40,500 – $48,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,800 – $54,400 | $51,500 – $63,200 | $60,300 – $71,900 |
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Kitchen remodel in Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Baton Rouge?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,600 in the Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
About $141 to $235 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 Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,800, which is 3% less than Baton Rouge ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $23,500. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Baton Rouge?
$28,700 to $48,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 2% above the Louisiana statewide estimate ($23,100 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $29.27.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge
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.