Kitchen remodel cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,200 – $29,300
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #248
- 1 = most expensive
Jackson homeowners pay roughly $17,200 to $29,300 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $140 to $234 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jackson is 7% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Jackson, TN, standard level
$20,900 to $25,700
About $168 to $205 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $680 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 79% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,100 | $5,150 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $17,200 | $23,300 | $29,300 | 100% |
Why Jackson prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Jackson wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (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 (85.5) and land at $430 to $1,300.
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 Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$17,200 to $22,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,900 to $25,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,500 to $29,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,400 – $18,500 | $17,500 – $21,600 | $20,600 – $24,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,200 – $22,100 | $20,900 – $25,700 | $24,500 – $29,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,400 – $36,300 | $34,300 – $42,100 | $40,200 – $48,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,500 – $54,000 | $51,100 – $62,700 | $59,800 – $71,300 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Jackson
Cabinets
In a 10x10 kitchen, cabinets alone are $3,000-$11,000 for stock or semi-custom and up to $26,500 for fully custom.
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+.
Planning more than one job in Jackson?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,700 – $66,300 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Is Jackson cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $23,800. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $22,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −4% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #248 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Jackson is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| 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 |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +4% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +4% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $17,200 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Jackson is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.05 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.72 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 20.1 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 $29.02 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $34.58 an hour. About 520 work in the metro. That is 61.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.30 an hour, which is 18% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $33.29 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 30.8 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 Jackson 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.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jackson metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $22.84 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $27.18 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $20.59 an hour, which is 13% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $26.21 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 7.1 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 ($26.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 1.2% or 0.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 84,530 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 227th 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% | $21.81 | $23.05 | $26.72 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.46 | $29.02 | $34.58 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.42 | $25.30 | $33.29 | $30.67 | 0.82 | 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% | $18.98 | $22.84 | $27.18 | $28.33 | 0.81 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.98 | $20.59 | $26.21 | $23.75 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Jackson?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,200 to $29,300 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,900 to $25,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Jackson?
About $140 to $234 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 1% more than Jackson ($23,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $23,300. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Jackson?
$28,400 to $48,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Jackson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Jackson area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson 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 Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Jackson?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,200 to $22,100 and premium work $24,500 to $29,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Jackson
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.