Kitchen remodel cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,500
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #225
- 1 = most expensive
Gulfport homeowners pay roughly $17,300 to $29,500 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $141 to $235 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Gulfport is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.78 an hour in the Gulfport area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$21,000 to $25,800
About $169 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,200 | $5,250 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Gulfport number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.78 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Gulfport is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Gulfport metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.0) and land at $450 to $1,350.
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 Gulfport. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Gulfport
Because every project leans on different trades, Gulfport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and kitchen backsplash −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,600 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −14% |
Gulfport against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Gulfport. Slidell is the lowest at about $22,900 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | −2% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $17,200 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Gulfport comes in at #225 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Gulfport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $19,800 – $33,700 | $26,700 | +14% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $16,400 – $27,900 | $22,100 | −5% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Gulfport
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 Gulfport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Gulfport 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
$17,300 to $22,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,600 to $29,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,600 | $17,600 – $21,700 | $20,700 – $24,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,200 | $21,000 – $25,800 | $24,600 – $29,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,500 | $34,500 – $42,400 | $40,400 – $48,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,700 – $54,300 | $51,400 – $63,000 | $60,100 – $71,700 |
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 Gulfport is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.78 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.51 and $25.23 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 33.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.02 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.41 and $30.02 an hour. About 2,010 work in the metro. That is 127.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $30.31 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $30.31 an hour. BLS counts 1,240 of them working in the area, 78.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Gulfport metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $18.81 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $24.12 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Gulfport metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $17.94 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $14.46 and $21.42 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.87 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $27.25 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 21.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($21.51) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 0.5% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 158,310 jobs in the Gulfport-Biloxi area. That makes it the 149th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.51 | $23.78 | $25.23 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.41 | $30.02 | $30.02 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.38 | $30.31 | $30.31 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.97 | $18.81 | $24.12 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $14.46 | $17.94 | $21.42 | $28.33 | 0.63 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.00 | $22.87 | $27.25 | $23.75 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Gulfport?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,500 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Gulfport?
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 Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 0% more than Gulfport ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,200 out of $23,400. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Gulfport?
$28,600 to $48,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Gulfport?
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 Gulfport area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($23,200 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Gulfport?
The BLS median is $23.78 an hour in the Gulfport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.51 to $25.23.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Gulfport?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,200 and premium work $24,600 to $29,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Gulfport
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.