Kitchen remodel cost in New Mexico
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $17,700 – $30,100
- Per sq ft
- $144 – $240
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to remodel a kitchen in New Mexico? Plan on $17,700 to $30,100 for 120 sq ft. Wages (0.95x the US blend), materials (price index 96.1) and permit costs (92.2) put the state below the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside New Mexico, the metros we cover range from $23,400 (Las Cruces) to $24,000 (Albuquerque) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in New Mexico (statewide), standard level
$21,400 to $26,400
About $172 to $211 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,400 | $26,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in New Mexico
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,700 | $5,900 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,700 | $23,900 | $30,100 | 100% |
New Mexico metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $23,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | level |
| Santa Fe, NM | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −2% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in New Mexico
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.
New Mexico versus the states around it
New Mexico ranks 29 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. New Mexico sits at $23,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 340 miles away | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +4% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | level |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | level |
| Utah | 520 miles away | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | level |
| Oklahoma | 540 miles away | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | −4% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Mexico
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Mexico wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$17,700 to $22,700
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,400 to $26,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,200 to $30,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,800 – $19,000 | $18,000 – $22,200 | $21,100 – $25,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,700 – $22,700 | $21,400 – $26,400 | $25,200 – $30,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,200 – $37,200 | $35,200 – $43,300 | $41,300 – $49,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,600 – $55,400 | $52,500 – $64,300 | $61,400 – $73,200 |
If you are planning more than one job in New Mexico
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Mexico wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,500 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $36,000 – $72,900 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in New Mexico
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 6 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.95 for New Mexico.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $28.71 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $30.44 an hour. BLS counts 3,630 of them working in the state, 41.7 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 $28.07 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $35.28 an hour. About 5,020 work in the state. That is 57.6 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 $29.54 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.72 and $37.60 an hour. BLS counts 2,830 of them working in the state, 32.5 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 $21.42 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $23.34 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the state, 3.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.91 an hour, 9% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $36.06 an hour. About 580 work in the state. That is 6.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.23 an hour, which is 6% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.48 and $24.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the state, 11.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.44 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.67) would take off about $460. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 870,970 jobs across New Mexico (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.67 | $28.71 | $30.44 | $29.12 | 0.99 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.46 | $28.07 | $35.28 | $30.38 | 0.92 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.72 | $29.54 | $37.60 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $16.86 | $21.42 | $23.34 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.00 | $25.91 | $36.06 | $28.33 | 0.91 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $19.48 | $22.23 | $24.19 | $23.75 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in New Mexico: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in New Mexico?
$17,700 to $30,100 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Mexico can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Mexico is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Las Cruces at about $23,400 (midpoint, 120 sq ft). The priciest is Albuquerque at $24,000.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in New Mexico than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $23,900 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Mexico?
About 20% ($4,700). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Mexico?
The BLS statewide median is $28.71 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.67 to $30.44.
+Where does New Mexico rank for kitchen remodel costs?
29th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $23,900 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in New Mexico?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,700 to $22,700 and premium work $25,200 to $30,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in New Mexico
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.