Kitchen remodel cost in Sioux Falls, SD
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
- #232
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Sioux Falls, SD usually costs $17,300 to $29,500 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $140 to $234 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,600 less. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.5).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$21,000 to $25,800
About $169 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,300 | $20,000 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,600 | $18,200 | $22,700 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,250 | $4,300 | $5,400 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
Where the Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sioux Falls is at 95.5 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,200 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.6: $450 to $1,350.
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 Sioux Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Sioux Falls
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sioux Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−7%) and home addition lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,500 – $67,900 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Sioux Falls
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sioux Falls. 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
$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 local crews earn in Sioux Falls
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 Sioux Falls the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.75 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.38 an hour. About 1,640 work in the metro. That is 91.8 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 $29.55 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.98 and $35.70 an hour. BLS counts 1,330 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $26.44 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $30.59 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 45.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sioux Falls metro, so we used the South Dakota statewide median: $24.34 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $32.61 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.83 an hour, which is 16% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $27.98 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 12.3 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 $23.29 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $25.64 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 20.2 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 $430 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 0.5% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sioux Falls has 178,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 130th 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% | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.98 | $29.55 | $35.70 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.25 | $26.44 | $30.59 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.15 | $23.83 | $27.98 | $28.33 | 0.84 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $20.00 | $23.29 | $25.64 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Sioux Falls 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).
Sioux Falls against nearby metros and the rest of South Dakota
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. St. Cloud is the priciest of the group at $24,700. Lincoln is the cheapest at $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | +6% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sioux Falls ranks #232 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 0% above the South Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in South Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −2% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | +18% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +3% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +8% |
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Kitchen remodel in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Sioux Falls?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,500 in the Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
About $140 to $234 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 Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 0% less than Sioux Falls ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $23,400. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Sioux Falls?
$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 Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 0% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($23,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $23.75 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.22 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls
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.