Kitchen remodel cost in Bismarck, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,600 – $29,900
- Per sq ft
- $143 – $238
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #164
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Bismarck area: $17,600 to $29,900 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 5% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Bismarck, ND, standard level
$21,300 to $26,200
About $171 to $209 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,000 |
| Labor | $4,150 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,300 | $26,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Bismarck, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,200 | $22,800 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,450 | $4,600 | $5,750 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,600 | $23,700 | $29,900 | 100% |
Where the Bismarck price comes from
Labor is 19% 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 Bismarck the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bismarck is at 95.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,200 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $460 to $1,350.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Bismarck. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Bismarck
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bismarck. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$17,600 to $22,500
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,300 to $26,200
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,000 to $29,900
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,700 – $18,900 | $17,800 – $22,000 | $21,000 – $25,100 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,600 – $22,500 | $21,300 – $26,200 | $25,000 – $29,900 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,000 – $37,000 | $35,000 – $42,900 | $40,900 – $48,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,200 – $55,000 | $52,100 – $63,800 | $60,900 – $72,700 |
How Bismarck compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. St. Cloud is the priciest of the group at $24,700. Rapid City is the cheapest at $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, NDthis page | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | |
| Fargo, ND190 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD210 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −2% |
| Sioux Falls, SD305 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| St. Cloud, MN325 miles | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | +4% |
| Sioux City, IA380 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −2% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bismarck ranks #164 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bismarck is 0% below the North Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in North Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bismarck against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $19,600 – $33,300 | $26,400 | +11% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +5% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +5% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $18,400 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +4% |
Who does the work: Bismarck trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Bismarck the blend is 0.93.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $26.28 an hour, 10% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $30.71 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 71.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.76 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $38.29 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 67.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $33.81 an hour, 10% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.18 and $38.82 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 30.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bismarck metro, so we used the North Dakota statewide median: $20.49 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $29.68 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bismarck metro, so we used the North Dakota statewide median: $21.69 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $23.31 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $26.53 an hour, 12% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $29.16 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 12.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $340 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 1.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bismarck has 71,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 258th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.75 | $26.28 | $30.71 | $29.12 | 0.90 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.86 | $29.76 | $38.29 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.18 | $33.81 | $38.82 | $30.67 | 1.10 | metro |
| 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% | $22.57 | $26.53 | $29.16 | $23.75 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Bismarck
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).
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.
What nearby projects cost in Bismarck
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bismarck wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,100 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,600 – $72,100 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
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Kitchen remodel in Bismarck: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Bismarck?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,600 to $29,900 in the Bismarck area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,300 to $26,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Bismarck?
About $143 to $238 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Bismarck or Fargo?
Fargo is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,100, which is 1% more than Bismarck ($23,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bismarck?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $4,600 out of $23,700. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Bismarck?
$29,000 to $48,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Bismarck?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,350 for fees in the Bismarck area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bismarck expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck is 0% below the North Dakota statewide estimate ($23,800 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bismarck?
The BLS median is $26.28 an hour in the Bismarck area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.75 to $30.71.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Bismarck?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,600 to $22,500 and premium work $25,000 to $29,900. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Bismarck
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.