Kitchen remodel cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $17,200 – $29,300
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $233
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Nebraska, a kitchen remodel costs about $17,200 to $29,300 for 120 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 7% below the US figure of $25,000. Carpenters earn a median $24.19 an hour in Nebraska (US: $29.12).
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $23,300 (Lincoln) to $23,500 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$20,900 to $25,700
About $168 to $205 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $4,050 | $4,900 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,350 | $4,450 | $5,600 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,200 | $23,300 | $29,300 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Nebraska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Nebraska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash is −2% and home addition −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,700 – $68,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,450 | −2% |
Kitchen remodel cost by metro in Nebraska
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $23,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (120 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
Why two Nebraska quotes can differ
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.
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.
Wages behind the Nebraska number
Nebraska's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.90 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $24.19 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.77 and $30.09 an hour. About 5,710 work in the state. That is 55.7 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 $29.24 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $38.04 an hour. BLS counts 6,440 of them working in the state, 62.9 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 $29.31 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $39.38 an hour. About 4,110 work in the state. That is 40.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.53 an hour, 7% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $29.44 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.38 an hour, which is 17% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $28.70 an hour. BLS counts 770 of them working in the state, 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 $22.73 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $24.62 an hour. About 1,590 work in the state. That is 15.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.09 an hour) would add about $450 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.77) would take off about $190. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.77 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.14 | $29.24 | $38.04 | $30.38 | 0.96 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.21 | $29.31 | $39.38 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.15 | $28.53 | $29.44 | $26.77 | 1.07 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.64 | $23.38 | $28.70 | $28.33 | 0.83 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.19 | $22.73 | $24.62 | $23.75 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Nebraska prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$17,200 to $22,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,900 to $25,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,500 to $29,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,400 – $18,500 | $17,500 – $21,600 | $20,600 – $24,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,200 – $22,100 | $20,900 – $25,700 | $24,500 – $29,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,400 – $36,200 | $34,300 – $42,100 | $40,100 – $48,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,400 – $53,900 | $51,100 – $62,600 | $59,700 – $71,300 |
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 46 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $29,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $22,500, both for 120 sq ft at the midpoint. Nebraska sits at $23,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $18,100 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +5% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $19,200 – $32,700 | $26,000 | +12% |
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Kitchen remodel in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Nebraska?
$17,200 to $29,300 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Lincoln at about $23,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft). The priciest is Omaha at $23,500.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $23,300 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 19% ($4,450). Materials are 77%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $24.19 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.77 to $30.09.
+Where does Nebraska rank for kitchen remodel costs?
46th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $23,300 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Nebraska?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,200 to $22,100 and premium work $24,500 to $29,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in Nebraska
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.