Kitchen remodel cost in Michigan
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $18,200 – $30,900
- Per sq ft
- $147 – $245
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 10
Michigan prices for kitchen remodel: $18,200 to $30,900 for 120 sq ft, or $147 to $245 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.66 an hour.
Inside Michigan, the metros we cover range from $23,400 (Niles) to $25,400 (Detroit) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Michigan (statewide), standard level
$22,000 to $27,100
About $177 to $216 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $22,000 | $27,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Michigan
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,800 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,300 | $6,650 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $18,200 | $24,500 | $30,900 | 100% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Michigan
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.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
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.
If you are planning more than one job in Michigan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Michigan wages and prices. Against national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,200 – $79,400 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $970 – $2,800 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Quality levels and sizes in Michigan
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Michigan wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$18,200 to $23,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,000 to $27,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,800 to $30,900
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,200 – $19,500 | $18,400 – $22,800 | $21,700 – $26,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,200 – $23,200 | $22,000 – $27,100 | $25,800 – $30,900 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,900 – $38,200 | $36,100 – $44,300 | $42,300 – $50,500 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,700 – $56,800 | $53,800 – $65,900 | $62,900 – $75,100 |
Which Michigan city is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
1 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $24,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (120 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | −1% |
| Lansing, MI | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −1% |
| Saginaw, MI | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | −1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −2% |
| Flint, MI | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −3% |
| Traverse City, MI | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −4% |
| Muskegon, MI | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −4% |
| Niles, MI | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −5% |
Wages behind the Michigan number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 6 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.06 for Michigan.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $29.66 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $35.09 an hour. BLS counts 18,590 of them working in the state, 42.2 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 $36.67 an hour, 21% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $44.38 an hour. About 23,530 work in the state. That is 53.4 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 $38.56 an hour, which is 26% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.93 and $45.86 an hour. BLS counts 14,120 of them working in the state, 32.1 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 $23.05 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.17 and $30.08 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the state, 2.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.10 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.82 and $34.00 an hour. About 1,050 work in the state. That is 2.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $24.35 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $30.27 an hour. BLS counts 4,920 of them working in the state, 11.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.09 an hour) would add about $420 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.80) would take off about $450. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,403,730 jobs across Michigan (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.80 | $29.66 | $35.09 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $24.21 | $36.67 | $44.38 | $30.38 | 1.21 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $27.93 | $38.56 | $45.86 | $30.67 | 1.26 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.17 | $23.05 | $30.08 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.82 | $28.10 | $34.00 | $28.33 | 0.99 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.78 | $24.35 | $30.27 | $23.75 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
How Michigan compares with nearby states
Michigan ranks 22 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $29,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $22,500, both for 120 sq ft at the midpoint. Michigan sits at $24,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −3% |
| Illinois | 220 miles away | $20,300 – $34,600 | $27,500 | +12% |
| Indiana | 220 miles away | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −1% |
| Wisconsin | 230 miles away | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | −1% |
| West Virginia | 310 miles away | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −3% |
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Kitchen remodel in Michigan: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Michigan?
$18,200 to $30,900 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Michigan can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Michigan is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Niles at about $23,400 (midpoint, 120 sq ft). The priciest is Detroit at $25,400.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Michigan than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $24,500 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Michigan?
About 22% ($5,300). Materials are 74%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Michigan?
The BLS statewide median is $29.66 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $35.09.
+Where does Michigan rank for kitchen remodel costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $24,500 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Michigan?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,200 to $23,200 and premium work $25,800 to $30,900. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in Michigan
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.