Kitchen remodel cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,100 – $29,100
- Per sq ft
- $139 – $232
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #267
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Johnson City, plan on $17,100 to $29,100 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $139 to $232 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$20,700 to $25,500
About $167 to $204 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,350 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,700 | $25,500 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 79% |
| Labor | $2,950 | $3,950 | $4,950 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $17,100 | $23,100 | $29,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Johnson City number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Johnson City is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 17% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Johnson City 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 (87.9) and land at $440 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 Johnson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Johnson City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Johnson City 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
$17,100 to $21,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,700 to $25,500
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,300 to $29,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,300 – $18,400 | $17,400 – $21,500 | $20,400 – $24,500 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,100 – $21,900 | $20,700 – $25,500 | $24,300 – $29,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,300 – $36,000 | $34,100 – $41,900 | $39,900 – $47,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,200 – $53,600 | $50,800 – $62,300 | $59,400 – $70,900 |
Why two Johnson City quotes can differ
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).
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.
Johnson City 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 Johnson City is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.92 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 19.6 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 $25.09 an hour, 17% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $19.92 and $36.42 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 33.1 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 $23.31 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $28.97 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 25.7 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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 $18.94 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.11 and $25.84 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 7.3 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 ($26.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 1.3% or 0.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,690 jobs in the Johnson City area. That makes it the 234th 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 | $23.04 | $26.92 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $19.92 | $25.09 | $36.42 | $30.38 | 0.83 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $20.64 | $23.31 | $28.97 | $30.67 | 0.76 | 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% | $17.11 | $18.94 | $25.84 | $23.75 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Johnson City
Because every project leans on different trades, Johnson City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and shower pan −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,200 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,700 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
How Johnson City compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Johnson City. Hickory comes closest at about $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +2% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Johnson City comes in at #267 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Johnson City is 2% 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 | +3% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Johnson City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | +1% |
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Kitchen remodel in Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Johnson City?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,100 to $29,100 in the Johnson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,700 to $25,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Johnson City?
About $139 to $232 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,300, which is 1% more than Johnson City ($23,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,950 out of $23,100. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Johnson City?
$28,300 to $47,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Johnson City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the Johnson City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 2% 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 Johnson City?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.92.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Johnson City?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,100 to $21,900 and premium work $24,300 to $29,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Johnson City
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.