Kitchen remodel cost in Oklahoma City, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,000 – $29,000
- Per sq ft
- $138 – $230
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #272
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Oklahoma City area: $17,000 to $29,000 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 8% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK, standard level
$20,600 to $25,400
About $166 to $202 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,600 | $25,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,250 | $5,300 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,000 | $23,000 | $29,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Oklahoma City number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Oklahoma City wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oklahoma City is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $17,800 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.4: $450 to $1,350.
Planning more than one job in Oklahoma City?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oklahoma City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and home addition lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,900 – $66,800 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Oklahoma City bid
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).
Who does the work: Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.53 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $27.60 an hour. About 1,420 work in the metro. That is 21.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.33 an hour, which is 3% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $36.89 an hour. BLS counts 3,100 of them working in the area, 45.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.44 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.73 and $38.02 an hour. About 2,400 work in the metro. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.41 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.44 and $25.91 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 1.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.00 an hour, which is 22% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $23.26 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 1.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $22.41 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $29.07 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 13.3 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 $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 1.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oklahoma City has 677,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 44th 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% | $21.13 | $23.53 | $27.60 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.51 | $29.33 | $36.89 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.73 | $28.44 | $38.02 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.44 | $21.41 | $25.91 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.00 | $22.00 | $23.26 | $28.33 | 0.78 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.90 | $22.41 | $29.07 | $23.75 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Oklahoma City against nearby metros and the rest of Oklahoma
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Oklahoma City. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $22,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 170 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OKthis page | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | |
| Tulsa, OK95 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | level |
| Wichita, KS155 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR170 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −3% |
| Dallas, TX180 miles | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +8% |
| Fayetteville, AR200 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −1% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | −1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oklahoma City ranks #272 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oklahoma City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +4% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $17,600 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +4% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +8% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Oklahoma City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oklahoma City. 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
$17,000 to $21,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,600 to $25,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,200 to $29,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,300 – $18,300 | $17,300 – $21,300 | $20,300 – $24,400 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,000 – $21,800 | $20,600 – $25,400 | $24,200 – $29,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,100 – $35,800 | $33,800 – $41,600 | $39,600 – $47,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,900 – $53,300 | $50,400 – $61,800 | $59,000 – $70,400 |
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Kitchen remodel in Oklahoma City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Oklahoma City?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,000 to $29,000 in the Oklahoma City area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,600 to $25,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Oklahoma City?
About $138 to $230 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Oklahoma City or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,900, which is 0% less than Oklahoma City ($23,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oklahoma City?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,250 out of $23,000. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Oklahoma City?
$28,100 to $47,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Oklahoma City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Oklahoma City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oklahoma City expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($22,900 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oklahoma City?
The BLS median is $23.53 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.13 to $27.60.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Oklahoma City?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,000 to $21,800 and premium work $24,200 to $29,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Oklahoma City
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.