Kitchen remodel cost in Kingsport, 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
- #240
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Kingsport, plan on $17,300 to $29,400 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 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$20,900 to $25,800
About $169 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $690 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,150 | $5,200 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,300 | $29,400 | 100% |
Where the Kingsport price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.24 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kingsport is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport 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 (86.4) and land at $430 to $1,300.
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 Kingsport. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Kingsport
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and home addition −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −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 | $32,700 – $66,200 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Kingsport 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 Kingsport is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 32.6 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 $28.88 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.39 and $34.69 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 63.6 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 $28.54 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $34.61 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 24.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kingsport 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $28.40 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $19.11 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $25.83 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 10.0 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 ($27.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($18.84) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 1.4% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.39 | $28.88 | $34.69 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.91 | $28.54 | $34.61 | $30.67 | 0.93 | 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% | $18.50 | $21.96 | $28.40 | $28.33 | 0.78 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.93 | $19.11 | $25.83 | $23.75 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Kingsport compares
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 $23,100 to $23,600 across Kingsport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $17,400 – $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, Kingsport comes in at #240 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Kingsport 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% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,700 | +6% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +3% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Kingsport 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Kingsport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport 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 $22,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,900 to $25,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,500 to $29,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,600 | $17,500 – $21,600 | $20,600 – $24,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,100 | $20,900 – $25,800 | $24,500 – $29,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,500 – $36,400 | $34,400 – $42,200 | $40,300 – $48,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,200 | $51,300 – $62,800 | $59,900 – $71,500 |
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Kitchen remodel in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Kingsport?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,400 in the Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,100, which is 1% less than Kingsport ($23,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $23,300. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Kingsport?
$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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Kingsport?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,100 and premium work $24,500 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 Kingsport
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.