Kitchen remodel cost in Bozeman, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,400 – $31,300
- Per sq ft
- $149 – $248
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Bozeman, plan on $18,400 to $31,300 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $149 to $248 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Bozeman, MT, standard level
$22,200 to $27,400
About $178 to $218 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $5,000 | $6,100 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $22,200 | $27,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Bozeman, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,800 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $5,550 | $6,900 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $18,400 | $24,800 | $31,300 | 100% |
Where the Bozeman 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 $30.02 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bozeman is 1.11 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bozeman metro is 96.0 (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 (102.5) and land at $510 to $1,550.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Bozeman. The wage table below marks each row.
Bozeman: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bozeman 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
$18,400 to $23,500
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,200 to $27,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,100 to $31,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,400 – $19,800 | $18,700 – $23,000 | $21,900 – $26,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,400 – $23,500 | $22,200 – $27,400 | $26,100 – $31,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,300 – $38,600 | $36,500 – $44,800 | $42,800 – $51,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,100 – $57,400 | $54,400 – $66,700 | $63,600 – $75,900 |
How Bozeman compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Bozeman. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $23,500 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 145 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTthis page | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | |
| Billings, MT115 miles | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID145 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −5% |
| Missoula, MT185 miles | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,500 | −1% |
| Logan, UT255 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −5% |
| Boise, ID300 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −5% |
| Montana (statewide) | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,600 | −1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Bozeman comes in at #90 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Bozeman is 1% above the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | −1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bozeman's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bozeman against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $18,100 – $30,700 | $24,400 | −2% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $19,600 – $33,300 | $26,400 | +7% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | −4% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | −4% |
Bozeman labor market for kitchen remodel
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 Bozeman is 1.11 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $30.02 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.28 and $36.07 an hour. BLS counts 900 of them working in the area, 124.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $37.61 an hour, 24% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.76 and $41.72 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 60.9 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 $39.09 an hour, which is 27% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.06 and $43.02 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 48.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.48 an hour, which is 6% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.70 and $31.20 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 11.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bozeman metro, so we used the Montana statewide median: $28.92 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $31.63 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is 23% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.60 and $33.32 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 36.0 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 ($36.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $470. At the 25th percentile ($28.28) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 1.9% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,210 jobs in the Bozeman area. That makes it the 256th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $28.28 | $30.02 | $36.07 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.76 | $37.61 | $41.72 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $30.06 | $39.09 | $43.02 | $30.67 | 1.27 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.70 | $28.48 | $31.20 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.34 | $28.92 | $31.63 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $23.60 | $29.25 | $33.32 | $23.75 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bozeman?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bozeman's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and window replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $40,000 – $81,000 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Bozeman
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.
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).
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Kitchen remodel in Bozeman: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Bozeman?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,400 to $31,300 in the Bozeman area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,200 to $27,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Bozeman?
About $149 to $248 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Bozeman or Billings?
Billings is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,600, which is 1% less than Bozeman ($24,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bozeman?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $5,550 out of $24,800. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Bozeman?
$30,300 to $51,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Bozeman?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,550 for fees in the Bozeman area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bozeman expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Montana?
Bozeman is 1% above the Montana statewide estimate ($24,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bozeman?
The BLS median is $30.02 an hour in the Bozeman area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.28 to $36.07.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Bozeman?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,400 to $23,500 and premium work $26,100 to $31,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Bozeman
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.