Kitchen remodel cost in Joplin, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,400 – $29,500
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #224
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Joplin, MO usually costs $17,400 to $29,500 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $141 to $235 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,600 less. 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 Joplin, MO, standard level
$21,000 to $25,800
About $169 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $4,200 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $690 | $1,050 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Joplin, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,650 | $5,800 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Joplin number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Joplin wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 20% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Joplin 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 85.7: $430 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 Joplin. The wage table below marks each row.
Joplin: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Joplin. 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 $22,200
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) | $17,400 – $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 – $54,400 | $51,500 – $63,100 | $60,200 – $71,800 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Joplin
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+.
Joplin against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
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 $22,300 to $24,100 across Joplin and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MOthis page | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Fayetteville, AR70 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −3% |
| Springfield, MO75 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | −2% |
| Fort Smith, AR115 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −5% |
| Kansas City, MO125 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +3% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $18,100 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Joplin ranks #224 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Joplin is 4% 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 | +10% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +3% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Joplin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −3% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $17,200 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +3% |
What local crews earn in Joplin
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 Joplin the blend is 0.93.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.34 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $32.04 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 34.4 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 $32.56 an hour, which is 7% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $45.47 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 49.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.95 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $40.02 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 20.6 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 Joplin 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 Joplin 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 $21.90 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $27.99 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 6.9 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 $670 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $310. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Joplin has 87,190 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 224th 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% | $19.37 | $23.34 | $32.04 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.70 | $32.56 | $45.47 | $30.38 | 1.07 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.87 | $30.95 | $40.02 | $30.67 | 1.01 | 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% | $18.46 | $21.90 | $27.99 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Joplin
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Joplin wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−1%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,300 – $69,400 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
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Kitchen remodel in Joplin: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Joplin?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,500 in the Joplin 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 Joplin?
About $141 to $235 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Joplin or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,700, which is 3% less than Joplin ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Joplin?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $23,400. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Joplin?
$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 Joplin?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Joplin area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Joplin expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Missouri?
Joplin is 4% 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 Joplin?
The BLS median is $23.34 an hour in the Joplin area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $32.04.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Joplin?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,400 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 Joplin
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.