Kitchen remodel cost in Fayetteville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,400
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $233
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #245
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Fayetteville, plan on $17,300 to $29,400 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $140 to $233 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC, standard level
$20,900 to $25,700
About $168 to $205 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,400 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,400 | $23,000 | 79% |
| Labor | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,300 | $29,400 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville price comes from
Labor is 17% 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 Fayetteville the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,400, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.0) and land at $460 to $1,400.
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 Fayetteville. The wage table below marks each row.
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$17,300 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 $29,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,600 | $17,500 – $21,600 | $20,600 – $24,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,100 | $20,900 – $25,700 | $24,500 – $29,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,400 – $36,300 | $34,300 – $42,100 | $40,200 – $48,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,400 – $54,000 | $51,100 – $62,700 | $59,800 – $71,300 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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).
Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $22.50 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.50 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 21.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.74 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.54 and $32.01 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 51.7 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 $24.87 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.68 and $29.92 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 29.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Fayetteville metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $21.47 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $24.36 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.69 an hour, 23% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $16.90 and $28.02 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 3.8 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 $20.00 an hour, which is 16% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $22.51 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 8.4 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 ($27.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($20.50) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 1.6% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 131,430 jobs in the Fayetteville area. That makes it the 166th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.50 | $22.50 | $27.31 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.54 | $27.74 | $32.01 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.68 | $24.87 | $29.92 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $19.02 | $21.47 | $24.36 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $16.90 | $21.69 | $28.02 | $28.33 | 0.77 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $16.87 | $20.00 | $22.51 | $23.75 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and home addition −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,200 – $65,300 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −10% |
How Fayetteville 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 $23,300 to $23,700 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NCthis page | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Durham, NC65 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | +2% |
| Burlington, NC75 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Wilmington, NC75 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Florence, SC75 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #245 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +3% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +16% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −3% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | −2% |
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Kitchen remodel in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Fayetteville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,400 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,900 to $25,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Fayetteville?
About $140 to $233 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Fayetteville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,600, which is 1% more than Fayetteville ($23,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $4,000 out of $23,300. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$28,400 to $48,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($23,500 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.50 to $27.31.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Fayetteville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,100 and premium work $24,500 to $29,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Fayetteville
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.