Kitchen remodel cost in Winston, 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 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #237
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Winston, plan on $17,300 to $29,400 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $140 to $234 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Winston, NC, standard level
$20,900 to $25,800
About $168 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,400 | $23,000 | 79% |
| Labor | $3,050 | $4,050 | $5,100 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Winston number
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 Winston the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winston 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.
What nearby projects cost in Winston
Because every project leans on different trades, Winston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,900 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Winston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winston 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 $25,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,600 to $29,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,600 | $17,600 – $21,700 | $20,600 – $24,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,100 | $20,900 – $25,800 | $24,600 – $29,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,500 – $36,400 | $34,400 – $42,200 | $40,300 – $48,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,500 – $54,100 | $51,200 – $62,800 | $59,900 – $71,500 |
Is Winston cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Winston. Hickory is the lowest at about $23,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Durham, NC70 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Winston comes in at #237 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Winston 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 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Winston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +2% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $18,200 – $31,100 | $24,700 | +6% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
Why two Winston quotes can differ
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).
Winston 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 Winston is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.01 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.95 and $27.79 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 18.8 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 $26.97 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $29.08 an hour. About 1,120 work in the metro. That is 41.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.67 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $29.07 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 31.6 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 $22.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.64 and $26.92 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.8 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 $21.41 an hour, 24% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $17.33 and $26.11 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 2.9 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 $18.24 an hour, which is 23% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $14.72 and $23.63 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 12.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.79 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($20.95) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 1.2% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,980 jobs in the Winston-Salem area. That makes it the 94th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.95 | $24.01 | $27.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.39 | $26.97 | $29.08 | $30.38 | 0.89 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.12 | $23.67 | $29.07 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $19.64 | $22.00 | $26.92 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.33 | $21.41 | $26.11 | $28.33 | 0.76 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $14.72 | $18.24 | $23.63 | $23.75 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Winston?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,400 in the Winston area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,900 to $25,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Winston?
About $140 to $234 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 Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,600, which is 1% more than Winston ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $4,050 out of $23,400. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Winston?
$28,500 to $48,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Winston?
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 Winston area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston 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 Winston?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.95 to $27.79.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Winston?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,100 and premium work $24,600 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 Winston
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.