Kitchen remodel cost in Providence, RI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,300 – $31,200
- Per sq ft
- $148 – $247
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #93
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Providence area: $18,300 to $31,200 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.1).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Providence, RI, standard level
$22,200 to $27,400
About $178 to $218 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,300 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $22,200 | $27,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Providence, RI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 75% |
| Labor | $3,950 | $5,300 | $6,600 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $18,300 | $24,800 | $31,200 | 100% |
Where the Providence 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 $29.76 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Providence is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 21% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Providence is at 97.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,500 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.8: $510 to $1,550.
Who does the work: Providence 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 Providence the blend is 1.06.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $29.76 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.71 and $38.38 an hour. About 4,140 work in the metro. That is 58.0 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 $35.57 an hour, which is 17% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.62 and $45.42 an hour. BLS counts 3,560 of them working in the area, 49.9 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 $38.37 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.76 and $51.30 an hour. About 3,000 work in the metro. That is 42.0 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 $27.54 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.62 and $32.09 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 0.8 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 $25.64 an hour, which is 9% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $20.48 and $35.13 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 7.3 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 $21.31 an hour, 10% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $27.20 an hour. About 1,370 work in the metro. That is 19.2 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 $660 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Providence-Warwick has 714,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 42nd 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% | $26.71 | $29.76 | $38.38 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $26.62 | $35.57 | $45.42 | $30.38 | 1.17 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $27.76 | $38.37 | $51.30 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $21.62 | $27.54 | $32.09 | $26.77 | 1.03 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $20.48 | $25.64 | $35.13 | $28.33 | 0.91 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.31 | $21.31 | $27.20 | $23.75 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Providence?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Providence wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+7%) and window replacement lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,300 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,300 – $79,700 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Providence
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Providence. 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
$18,300 to $23,500
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,200 to $27,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,100 to $31,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,400 – $19,700 | $18,600 – $23,000 | $21,900 – $26,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,300 – $23,500 | $22,200 – $27,400 | $26,100 – $31,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,200 – $38,500 | $36,500 – $44,800 | $42,700 – $51,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,100 – $57,300 | $54,300 – $66,600 | $63,500 – $75,800 |
How Providence compares
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 $24,800 to $26,500 across Providence and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RIthis page | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | |
| Norwich, CT45 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA55 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +3% |
| Boston, MA60 miles | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +7% |
| Barnstable, MA60 miles | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +3% |
| Hartford, CT65 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | +1% |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | −1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Providence ranks #93 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Providence is 1% above the Rhode Island figure.
Providence is the only Rhode Island metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Providence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −5% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −3% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −4% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | −7% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Providence
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).
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Kitchen remodel in Providence: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Providence?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,300 to $31,200 in the Providence area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,200 to $27,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Providence?
About $148 to $247 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Providence or Norwich?
Norwich is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,000, which is 1% more than Providence ($24,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Providence?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,300 out of $24,800. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Providence?
$30,200 to $51,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Providence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,550 for fees in the Providence area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Providence expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence is 1% above the Rhode Island statewide estimate ($24,600 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Providence?
The BLS median is $29.76 an hour in the Providence area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.71 to $38.38.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Providence?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,300 to $23,500 and premium work $26,100 to $31,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Providence
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.