Kitchen remodel cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $17,600 – $30,000
- Per sq ft
- $143 – $239
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 2
Across North Dakota, a kitchen remodel costs about $17,600 to $30,000 for 120 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% below the US figure of $25,000. Carpenters earn a median $27.83 an hour in North Dakota (US: $29.12).
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $23,700 (Bismarck) to $24,100 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$21,300 to $26,300
About $172 to $210 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,000 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,150 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $21,300 | $26,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,200 | $22,800 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,700 | $5,900 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $890 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,600 | $23,800 | $30,000 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in North Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$17,600 to $22,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,300 to $26,300
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,000 to $30,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,800 – $18,900 | $17,900 – $22,100 | $21,000 – $25,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,600 – $22,600 | $21,300 – $26,300 | $25,000 – $30,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,100 – $37,100 | $35,100 – $43,100 | $41,100 – $49,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,400 – $55,200 | $52,200 – $64,100 | $61,100 – $72,900 |
If you are planning more than one job in North Dakota
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−2%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $36,600 – $74,100 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in North Dakota
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.
North Dakota metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $23,800, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +1% |
| Bismarck, ND | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in North Dakota
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 0.94 for North Dakota.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 2,360 of them working in the state, 55.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $31.59 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.36 and $38.71 an hour. About 3,570 work in the state. That is 83.1 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 $30.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $36.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,620 of them working in the state, 37.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.49 an hour, which is 23% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $29.68 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the state, 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 $21.69 an hour, 23% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $23.31 an hour. About 130 work in the state. That is 3.0 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 $26.38 an hour, which is 11% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $29.16 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the state, 9.8 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 ($30.55 an hour) would add about $210 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.47) would take off about $340. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $29.12 | 0.96 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $27.36 | $31.59 | $38.71 | $30.38 | 1.04 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.92 | $30.56 | $36.95 | $30.67 | 1.00 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.00 | $20.49 | $29.68 | $26.77 | 0.77 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.13 | $21.69 | $23.31 | $28.33 | 0.77 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.75 | $26.38 | $29.16 | $23.75 | 1.11 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
North Dakota against its neighbors
North Dakota ranks 35 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. North Dakota sits at $23,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −2% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $19,200 – $32,700 | $26,000 | +9% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −2% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | level |
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Kitchen remodel in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in North Dakota?
$17,600 to $30,000 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Bismarck at about $23,700 (midpoint, 120 sq ft). The priciest is Fargo at $24,100.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $23,800 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 20% ($4,700). Materials are 77%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $27.83 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.47 to $30.55.
+Where does North Dakota rank for kitchen remodel costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $23,800 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in North Dakota?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,600 to $22,600 and premium work $25,000 to $30,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in North Dakota
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.