Kitchen remodel cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,000 – $29,000
- Per sq ft
- $138 – $230
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #271
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Hattiesburg area: $17,000 to $29,000 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 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.25 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS, standard level
$20,600 to $25,400
About $166 to $203 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,450 | $4,200 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,600 | $25,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 80% |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,800 | $4,750 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $17,000 | $23,000 | $29,000 | 100% |
Where the Hattiesburg price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.25 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hattiesburg is 0.77 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 17% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hattiesburg is at 96.2 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 87.6: $440 to $1,300.
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 Hattiesburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Hattiesburg quotes can differ
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.
Who does the work: Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg the blend is 0.77.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.25 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $24.10 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 33.7 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 $23.35 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $31.16 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 38.6 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 $24.01 an hour, 22% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $30.00 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 12.9 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 Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg 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.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $19.40 an hour, 18% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.00 and $22.29 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 11.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $410. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 0.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hattiesburg has 62,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 280th 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% | $17.93 | $23.25 | $24.10 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $20.29 | $23.35 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.00 | $24.01 | $30.00 | $30.67 | 0.78 | 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% | $17.00 | $19.40 | $22.29 | $23.75 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Hattiesburg against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Hattiesburg. Slidell is the lowest at about $22,900 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | level |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $17,200 – $29,400 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hattiesburg ranks #271 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $18,900 – $32,200 | $25,500 | +11% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +3% |
Planning more than one job in Hattiesburg?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hattiesburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and shower pan lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,800 | −15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $31,700 – $64,300 | −17% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −14% |
Hattiesburg: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hattiesburg. 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
$17,000 to $21,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,600 to $25,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,200 to $29,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,300 – $18,300 | $17,300 – $21,300 | $20,300 – $24,400 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,000 – $21,800 | $20,600 – $25,400 | $24,200 – $29,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,100 – $35,800 | $33,900 – $41,600 | $39,700 – $47,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,900 – $53,300 | $50,500 – $61,900 | $59,000 – $70,400 |
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Kitchen remodel in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Hattiesburg?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,000 to $29,000 in the Hattiesburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,600 to $25,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Hattiesburg?
About $138 to $230 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 2% more than Hattiesburg ($23,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,800 out of $23,000. Materials are 80% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Hattiesburg?
$28,100 to $47,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Hattiesburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the Hattiesburg area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 1% below 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 Hattiesburg?
The BLS median is $23.25 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.93 to $24.10.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Hattiesburg?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,000 to $21,800 and premium work $24,200 to $29,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Hattiesburg
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.