Kitchen remodel cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,500 – $29,700
- Per sq ft
- $142 – $236
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #183
- 1 = most expensive
Greensboro homeowners pay roughly $17,500 to $29,700 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $142 to $236 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greensboro is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$21,100 to $26,000
About $170 to $208 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,400 | $23,000 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,300 | $5,350 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,600 | $29,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
Labor is 18% 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 Greensboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro 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 (92.9) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Why two Greensboro 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.
Planning more than one job in Greensboro?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −7% and home addition −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,700 – $68,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greensboro is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 20.8 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 $28.07 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.94 and $29.58 an hour. About 1,990 work in the metro. That is 54.5 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 $27.65 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $30.29 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 30.4 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 $23.64 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $24.77 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.29 an hour, 14% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $19.71 and $24.29 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 3.3 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 $20.13 an hour, which is 15% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.43 and $22.80 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 9.6 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 ($28.58 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($19.49) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 1.5% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.94 | $28.07 | $29.58 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.56 | $27.65 | $30.29 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.84 | $23.64 | $24.77 | $26.77 | 0.88 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.71 | $24.29 | $24.29 | $28.33 | 0.86 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.43 | $20.13 | $22.80 | $23.75 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Greensboro: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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
$17,500 to $22,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,100 to $26,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,800 to $29,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $21,900 | $20,900 – $25,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,400 | $21,100 – $26,000 | $24,800 – $29,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,800 – $36,700 | $34,700 – $42,700 | $40,700 – $48,600 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,000 – $54,700 | $51,700 – $63,400 | $60,500 – $72,200 |
How Greensboro compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Durham is the priciest of the group at $23,700. Winston is the cheapest at $23,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | level |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #183 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Greensboro is 0% above 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 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | level |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +8% |
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Kitchen remodel in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Greensboro?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,700 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,100 to $26,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Greensboro?
About $142 to $236 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 1% less than Greensboro ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $23,600. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$28,800 to $48,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 0% above 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 Greensboro?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.49 to $28.58.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Greensboro?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,400 and premium work $24,800 to $29,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Greensboro
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.