Kitchen remodel cost in Tulsa, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $16,900 – $28,800
- Per sq ft
- $138 – $229
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
Tulsa homeowners pay roughly $16,900 to $28,800 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $138 to $229 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tulsa is 8% lower. 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 Tulsa, OK, standard level
$20,500 to $25,300
About $165 to $202 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,500 | $25,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,150 | $5,200 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $890 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $16,900 | $22,900 | $28,800 | 100% |
Why Tulsa prices look the way they do
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 Tulsa the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tulsa metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,800, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.2) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Specs and site conditions that change a Tulsa 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).
Tulsa against nearby metros and the rest of Oklahoma
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $22,300 to $23,400 across Tulsa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | level |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +2% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −1% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Tulsa comes in at #278 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Tulsa is 0% above the Oklahoma figure.
Other Oklahoma metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Tulsa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $19,400 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +15% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | +10% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $18,700 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +10% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $22,200 – $37,700 | $30,000 | +31% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Tulsa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tulsa 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
$16,900 to $21,700
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,500 to $25,300
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,100 to $28,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,200 – $18,200 | $17,200 – $21,200 | $20,200 – $24,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,900 – $21,700 | $20,500 – $25,300 | $24,100 – $28,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,900 – $35,600 | $33,700 – $41,400 | $39,500 – $47,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,700 – $53,100 | $50,200 – $61,600 | $58,700 – $70,100 |
Related projects, priced for Tulsa
Because every project leans on different trades, Tulsa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and home addition −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,400 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
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 Tulsa is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $22.51 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.30 and $25.03 an hour. BLS counts 1,320 of them working in the area, 28.8 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 $29.94 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $37.18 an hour. About 2,750 work in the metro. That is 59.9 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 $28.58 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $35.72 an hour. BLS counts 1,950 of them working in the area, 42.5 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 $21.22 an hour, which is 21% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $24.18 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 2.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.15 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.15 and $23.42 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 2.4 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 $20.51 an hour, which is 14% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.50 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 11.3 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 ($25.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($20.30) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 0.8% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 458,730 jobs in the Tulsa area. That makes it the 54th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.30% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.30 | $22.51 | $25.03 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.40 | $29.94 | $37.18 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.89 | $28.58 | $35.72 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $16.87 | $21.22 | $24.18 | $26.77 | 0.79 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.15 | $22.15 | $23.42 | $28.33 | 0.78 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.91 | $20.51 | $22.50 | $23.75 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Tulsa?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,900 to $28,800 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,500 to $25,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Tulsa?
About $138 to $229 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,000, which is 0% more than Tulsa ($22,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $22,900. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Tulsa?
$27,900 to $47,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 0% 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 Tulsa?
The BLS median is $22.51 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.30 to $25.03.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Tulsa?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,900 to $21,700 and premium work $24,100 to $28,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Tulsa
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.