Kitchen remodel cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $19,500 – $33,100
- Per sq ft
- $158 – $263
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Medford area: $19,500 to $33,100 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% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Medford, OR, standard level
$23,600 to $29,000
About $190 to $232 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $23,600 | $29,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,950 | $5,250 | $6,600 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $19,500 | $26,300 | $33,100 | 100% |
Where the Medford price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.85 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Medford is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 20% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Medford is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $20,000 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.4: $510 to $1,500.
How Medford compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bend is the priciest of the group at $26,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $19,500 – $33,100 | $26,300 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $19,800 – $33,700 | $26,700 | +2% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $19,600 – $33,300 | $26,400 | +1% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $19,900 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +2% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | +1% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,400 | level |
| Oregon (statewide) | $20,100 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Medford ranks #41 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Medford is 3% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +5% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | +1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $19,800 – $33,700 | $26,700 | +2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $19,900 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −11% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −11% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −11% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | −6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Medford
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Medford. 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
$19,500 to $24,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$23,600 to $29,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$27,700 to $33,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,300 – $20,900 | $19,800 – $24,400 | $23,200 – $27,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $19,500 – $24,900 | $23,600 – $29,000 | $27,700 – $33,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $32,100 – $40,900 | $38,700 – $47,600 | $45,400 – $54,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $47,900 – $61,000 | $57,700 – $70,700 | $67,500 – $80,500 |
Planning more than one job in Medford?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Medford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+7%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,500 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,500 – $79,900 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $990 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,500 | −1% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Medford
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.
Who does the work: Medford 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 Medford the blend is 1.06.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $27.85 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $35.12 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 102.2 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 $44.43 an hour, which is 46% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $34.62 and $51.02 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 56.1 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 $37.71 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.53 and $44.88 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 22.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.25 an hour, 9% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $35.07 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 5.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.25 an hour, which is 14% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $37.67 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 9.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $22.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $28.12 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 24.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 2.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Medford has 89,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 220th 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% | $24.01 | $27.85 | $35.12 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $34.62 | $44.43 | $51.02 | $30.38 | 1.46 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.53 | $37.71 | $44.88 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $21.03 | $24.25 | $35.07 | $26.77 | 0.91 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.20 | $24.25 | $37.67 | $28.33 | 0.86 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.75 | $22.00 | $28.12 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Medford?
For 120 sq ft, expect $19,500 to $33,100 in the Medford area. A standard-spec job lands at $23,600 to $29,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Medford?
About $158 to $263 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $26,700, which is 2% more than Medford ($26,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $5,250 out of $26,300. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Medford?
$32,100 to $54,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Medford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,500 for fees in the Medford area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 3% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($27,100 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Medford?
The BLS median is $27.85 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.01 to $35.12.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Medford?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $19,500 to $24,900 and premium work $27,700 to $33,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Medford
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.