Kitchen remodel cost in Hilton Head, 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
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Hilton Head, 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 $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
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 | $780 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,100 | $5,150 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
Why Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hilton Head 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 (98.0) and land at $490 to $1,450.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Hilton Head. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Hilton Head
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).
What nearby projects cost in Hilton Head
Because every project leans on different trades, Hilton Head's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and home addition −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,300 – $67,600 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Hilton Head: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hilton Head 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 $25,900
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 – $18,700 | $17,600 – $21,800 | $20,700 – $24,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,200 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,600 – $29,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,500 – $36,400 | $34,500 – $42,300 | $40,400 – $48,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,200 | $51,300 – $62,900 | $60,000 – $71,600 |
Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 53.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $30.06 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 26.9 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 $26.38 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $32.61 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 25.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hilton Head 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.04 an hour, 19% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $28.62 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $18.54 an hour, which is 22% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $14.42 and $23.80 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 20.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $450. At the 25th percentile ($21.25) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 1.9% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,920 jobs in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area. That makes it the 232nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.86 | $27.42 | $30.06 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.22 | $26.38 | $32.61 | $30.67 | 0.86 | 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% | $18.46 | $23.04 | $28.62 | $28.33 | 0.81 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $14.42 | $18.54 | $23.80 | $23.75 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Hilton Head against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
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 $23,300 to $23,900 across Hilton Head and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | level |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Hilton Head comes in at #223 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Hilton Head is 0% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | level |
| 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 |
Cities with a workforce like Hilton Head's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −3% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −1% |
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Kitchen remodel in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Hilton Head?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,500 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Hilton Head?
About $140 to $234 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 0% more than Hilton Head ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $23,400. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Hilton Head?
$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 Hilton Head?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Hilton Head area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.40.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head
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.