Kitchen remodel cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,500
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #229
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Greenville, plan on $17,300 to $29,500 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $140 to $234 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$21,000 to $25,800
About $168 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,150 | $5,150 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
Where the Greenville price comes from
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 Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.3) and land at $470 to $1,400.
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 Greenville. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Greenville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Greenville. Athens is the lowest at about $23,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #229 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Greenville is 0% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $22,200 – $37,700 | $30,000 | +28% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Greenville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$17,300 to $22,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,600 to $29,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,600 | $17,600 – $21,700 | $20,700 – $24,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,200 | $21,000 – $25,800 | $24,600 – $29,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,500 – $36,400 | $34,400 – $42,300 | $40,300 – $48,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,200 | $51,300 – $62,900 | $60,000 – $71,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Greenville
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −6% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,700 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Greenville labor market for kitchen remodel
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 Greenville is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.08 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.49 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 30.8 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 $28.95 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $34.16 an hour. About 1,670 work in the metro. That is 38.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.46 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.45 and $30.61 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 22.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greenville metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $20.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.68 and $26.47 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greenville metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $21.80 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $25.56 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $18.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.67 and $22.81 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 9.4 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 ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $420. At the 25th percentile ($21.49) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 1.8% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 434,900 jobs in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area. That makes it the 58th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.28% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.49 | $24.08 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.34 | $28.95 | $34.16 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.45 | $24.46 | $30.61 | $30.67 | 0.80 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.36 | $21.80 | $25.56 | $28.33 | 0.77 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.67 | $18.59 | $22.81 | $23.75 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Why two Greenville quotes can differ
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 Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Greenville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,500 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Greenville?
About $140 to $234 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 0% more than Greenville ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $23,400. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$28,500 to $48,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Greenville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Greenville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Greenville is 0% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($23,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.49 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Greenville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,200 and premium work $24,600 to $29,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Greenville
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.