Kitchen remodel cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,200 – $29,200
- Per sq ft
- $139 – $232
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $17,200 to $29,200 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $139 to $232 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 7% lower. 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 Springfield, MO, standard level
$20,800 to $25,600
About $167 to $205 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $3,950 | $4,850 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,800 | $25,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $4,400 | $5,500 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $890 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,200 | $23,200 | $29,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
Labor is 19% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,900, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.6) and land at $440 to $1,350.
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and kitchen backsplash −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,700 – $70,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −13% |
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 Springfield is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 920 of them working in the area, 41.3 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 $27.21 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $34.89 an hour. About 1,040 work in the metro. That is 46.6 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 $29.52 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $43.21 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 29.6 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 $20.29 an hour, which is 24% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.20 and $28.91 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 2.2 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 $27.19 an hour, 4% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $32.46 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 2.7 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 $22.53 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $28.58 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 10.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($21.89) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 2.0% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 223,030 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 108th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.89 | $25.00 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.40 | $27.21 | $34.89 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.59 | $29.52 | $43.21 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.20 | $20.29 | $28.91 | $26.77 | 0.76 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.66 | $27.19 | $32.46 | $28.33 | 0.96 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.42 | $22.53 | $28.58 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $24,100. Fayetteville is the cheapest at $22,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −2% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +2% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +2% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +4% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $18,100 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +5% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #258 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Springfield is 5% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $19,100 – $32,500 | $25,800 | +11% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +4% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +2% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $23,900 | +3% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | level |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +3% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | +5% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$17,200 to $22,000
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,800 to $25,600
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,400 to $29,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,400 – $18,500 | $17,400 – $21,500 | $20,500 – $24,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,200 – $22,000 | $20,800 – $25,600 | $24,400 – $29,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,300 – $36,100 | $34,200 – $42,000 | $40,000 – $47,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,300 – $53,800 | $50,900 – $62,400 | $59,600 – $71,100 |
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Kitchen remodel in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Springfield?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,200 to $29,200 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,800 to $25,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Springfield?
About $139 to $232 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 1% more than Springfield ($23,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $4,400 out of $23,200. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$28,300 to $47,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,350 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Missouri?
Springfield is 5% 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.89 to $31.04.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Springfield?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,200 to $22,000 and premium work $24,400 to $29,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Springfield
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.