Kitchen remodel cost in Jefferson City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,500 – $29,800
- Per sq ft
- $142 – $237
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Jefferson City area: $17,500 to $29,800 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 5% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Jefferson City, MO, standard level
$21,200 to $26,100
About $171 to $209 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $4,350 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $21,200 | $26,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Jefferson City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,850 | $6,050 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,600 | $29,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Jefferson City number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.42 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jefferson City is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 20% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jefferson City is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $17,900 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.0: $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 Jefferson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City the blend is 0.97.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.22 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 53.6 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 $32.52 an hour, which is 7% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.00 and $39.35 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 59.8 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 $23.83 an hour, 22% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.83 and $29.20 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 36.2 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 Jefferson City metro, so we used the Missouri statewide median: $29.13 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.86 and $35.61 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jefferson City metro, so we used the Missouri statewide median: $30.09 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.36 and $38.74 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $26.02 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $28.30 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 7.5 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 $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $390. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 1.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jefferson City has 80,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 237th 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% | $22.36 | $27.42 | $31.22 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $24.00 | $32.52 | $39.35 | $30.38 | 1.07 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.83 | $23.83 | $29.20 | $30.67 | 0.78 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.86 | $29.13 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.36 | $30.09 | $38.74 | $28.33 | 1.06 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.74 | $26.02 | $28.30 | $23.75 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Jefferson City against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Jefferson City. Springfield is the lowest at about $23,200 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MOthis page | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | |
| Columbia, MO35 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| St. Louis, MO95 miles | $19,100 – $32,500 | $25,800 | +9% |
| Springfield, MO105 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −2% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +2% |
| Springfield, IL150 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +6% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $18,100 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jefferson City ranks #172 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jefferson City is 3% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $19,100 – $32,500 | $25,800 | +9% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jefferson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −2% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +2% |
Planning more than one job in Jefferson City?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jefferson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (level) and shower pan lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,100 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $36,500 – $73,900 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Jefferson City
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Jefferson City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jefferson City. 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
$17,500 to $22,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,200 to $26,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,900 to $29,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,700 – $18,800 | $17,800 – $21,900 | $20,900 – $25,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,400 | $21,200 – $26,100 | $24,900 – $29,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,900 – $36,800 | $34,800 – $42,800 | $40,800 – $48,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,100 – $54,800 | $51,900 – $63,600 | $60,700 – $72,400 |
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Kitchen remodel in Jefferson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Jefferson City?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,800 in the Jefferson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,200 to $26,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Jefferson City?
About $142 to $237 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 Jefferson City or Columbia?
Columbia is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,600, which is 0% less than Jefferson City ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jefferson City?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $23,600. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Jefferson City?
$28,900 to $48,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Jefferson City?
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 Jefferson City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jefferson City expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City is 3% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($24,400 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jefferson City?
The BLS median is $27.42 an hour in the Jefferson City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.36 to $31.22.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Jefferson City?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,400 and premium work $24,900 to $29,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Jefferson City
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.