Kitchen remodel cost in Missoula, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,100 – $30,800
- Per sq ft
- $147 – $245
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #105
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Missoula, MT usually costs $18,100 to $30,800 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $147 to $245 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. 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 Missoula, MT, standard level
$21,900 to $27,000
About $176 to $215 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $5,750 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,900 | $27,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Missoula, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,250 | $6,550 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $18,100 | $24,500 | $30,800 | 100% |
Why Missoula prices look the way they do
Labor is 21% 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 Missoula the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Missoula is at 96.0 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 96.4: $480 to $1,450.
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 Missoula. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Missoula
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 Missoula
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Missoula. 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
$18,100 to $23,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,900 to $27,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,700 to $30,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,200 – $19,500 | $18,400 – $22,700 | $21,600 – $25,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,100 – $23,200 | $21,900 – $27,000 | $25,700 – $30,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,800 – $38,100 | $36,000 – $44,200 | $42,200 – $50,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,500 – $56,700 | $53,600 – $65,800 | $62,700 – $74,900 |
What local crews earn in Missoula
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 Missoula the blend is 1.05.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $27.48 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $30.07 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 59.6 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 $38.10 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.89 and $38.51 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 41.7 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 $38.34 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.19 and $46.77 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 43.2 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 Missoula metro, so we used the Montana statewide median: $28.21 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.82 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.67 an hour, which is 13% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $29.49 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 7.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $27.43 an hour, 15% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $29.06 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 13.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 0.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Missoula has 67,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 270th 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% | $23.35 | $27.48 | $30.07 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.89 | $38.10 | $38.51 | $30.38 | 1.25 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.19 | $38.34 | $46.77 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.23 | $28.21 | $29.82 | $26.77 | 1.05 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.13 | $24.67 | $29.49 | $28.33 | 0.87 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $23.29 | $27.43 | $29.06 | $23.75 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
How Missoula compares
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 $23,500 to $27,200 across Missoula and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MTthis page | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,500 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID120 miles | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | −3% |
| Spokane, WA175 miles | $19,700 – $33,500 | $26,600 | +9% |
| Bozeman, MT185 miles | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +1% |
| Kennewick, WA240 miles | $20,200 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +11% |
| Idaho Falls, ID255 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −4% |
| Montana (statewide) | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,600 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Missoula ranks #105 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Missoula is 0% below the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | +1% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Missoula against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | −2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −4% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −2% |
Related projects, priced for Missoula
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Missoula wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+7%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,300 – $77,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
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Kitchen remodel in Missoula: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Missoula?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,100 to $30,800 in the Missoula area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,900 to $27,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Missoula?
About $147 to $245 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Missoula or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,800, which is 3% less than Missoula ($24,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Missoula?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,250 out of $24,500. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Missoula?
$29,800 to $50,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Missoula?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Missoula area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Missoula expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Montana?
Missoula is 0% below 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 Missoula?
The BLS median is $27.48 an hour in the Missoula area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.35 to $30.07.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Missoula?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,100 to $23,200 and premium work $25,700 to $30,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Missoula
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.