Kitchen remodel cost in Clarksville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,400
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #239
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Clarksville area: $17,300 to $29,400 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 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Clarksville, TN, standard level
$20,900 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 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Clarksville, TN
| 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 | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Clarksville number
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 Clarksville the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Clarksville is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,300 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.9: $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 Clarksville. The wage table below marks each row.
Clarksville against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group at $24,300. Jackson is the cheapest at $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TNthis page | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | |
| Nashville, TN65 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | +4% |
| Jackson, TN95 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| Huntsville, AL140 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Clarksville ranks #239 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Clarksville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | −2% |
Who does the work: Clarksville 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 Clarksville the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.60 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $28.68 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 28.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.21 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $37.37 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 48.4 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 $28.33 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.59 and $37.55 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 27.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Clarksville metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $20.95 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.57 and $22.81 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.98 an hour, which is 33% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $17.92 and $22.11 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 3.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $20.42 an hour, 14% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $23.05 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 7.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Clarksville has 103,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 200th 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% | $21.48 | $23.60 | $28.68 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.27 | $28.21 | $37.37 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.59 | $28.33 | $37.55 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.92 | $18.98 | $22.11 | $28.33 | 0.67 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.72 | $20.42 | $23.05 | $23.75 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Clarksville?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Clarksville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and home addition lowest (−13%); 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 | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,900 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Clarksville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Clarksville. 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 $22,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,900 to $25,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,600 to $29,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,600 | $17,600 – $21,700 | $20,600 – $24,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,100 | $20,900 – $25,800 | $24,600 – $29,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,500 – $36,400 | $34,400 – $42,200 | $40,300 – $48,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,500 – $54,100 | $51,200 – $62,800 | $59,900 – $71,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Clarksville bid
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
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.
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Kitchen remodel in Clarksville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Clarksville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,400 in the Clarksville area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,900 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 Clarksville?
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 Clarksville or Nashville?
Nashville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,800, which is 2% more than Clarksville ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville?
$28,500 to $48,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Clarksville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($23,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Clarksville?
The BLS median is $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $28.68.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Clarksville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,100 and premium work $24,600 to $29,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Clarksville
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.