Kitchen remodel cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $17,700 – $30,100
- Per sq ft
- $143 – $239
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 21
What does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Texas? Plan on $17,700 to $30,100 for 120 sq ft. Wages (0.85x the US blend), materials (price index 98.1) and permit costs (97.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $22,100 (Brownsville) to $24,900 (Dallas) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Texas (statewide), standard level
$21,400 to $26,400
About $172 to $210 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,800 | $20,500 |
| Labor | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,400 | $26,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,000 | $18,700 | $23,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,250 | $5,300 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $970 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,700 | $23,900 | $30,100 | 100% |
Texas versus the states around it
Texas ranks 33 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $29,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $22,500, both for 120 sq ft at the midpoint. Texas sits at $23,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | −4% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $17,100 – $29,000 | $23,100 | −3% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −6% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −3% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
Texas metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $23,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (120 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +2% |
| Midland, TX | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
| Beaumont, TX | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | −4% |
| Waco, TX | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −5% |
| College Station, TX | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −5% |
| Texarkana, TX | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,600 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,600 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −6% |
| Lubbock, TX | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX | $16,600 – $28,300 | $22,500 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | $16,500 – $28,200 | $22,400 | −6% |
| Laredo, TX | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −6% |
| Brownsville, TX | $16,400 – $27,900 | $22,100 | −7% |
Why two Texas 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.
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.
Other Texas jobs that often go with kitchen remodel
Each project weights the trades differently, so Texas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, window replacement is −6% and home addition −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,600 – $68,200 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Wages behind the Texas number
Texas's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.85 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. About 33,540 work in the state. That is 23.8 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 $28.16 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.44 and $34.20 an hour. BLS counts 76,770 of them working in the state, 54.6 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 $28.77 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.78 and $35.63 an hour. About 44,090 work in the state. That is 31.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.61 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour. About 1,260 work in the state. That is 0.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.88 an hour, which is 19% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $28.09 an hour. BLS counts 5,760 of them working in the state, 4.1 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 $21.86 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.78 and $23.74 an hour. About 18,330 work in the state. That is 13.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.78 an hour) would add about $330 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.48) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.44 | $28.16 | $34.20 | $30.38 | 0.93 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.78 | $28.77 | $35.63 | $30.67 | 0.94 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.28 | $22.88 | $28.09 | $28.33 | 0.81 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.78 | $21.86 | $23.74 | $23.75 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Texas prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$17,700 to $22,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,400 to $26,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,100 to $30,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,800 – $19,000 | $18,000 – $22,200 | $21,100 – $25,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,700 – $22,600 | $21,400 – $26,400 | $25,100 – $30,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,100 – $37,100 | $35,100 – $43,200 | $41,200 – $49,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,400 – $55,300 | $52,300 – $64,200 | $61,200 – $73,000 |
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Kitchen remodel in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Texas?
$17,700 to $30,100 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Brownsville at about $22,100 (midpoint, 120 sq ft). The priciest is Dallas at $24,900.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $23,900 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 18% ($4,250). Materials are 78%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $23.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.78.
+Where does Texas rank for kitchen remodel costs?
33rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $23,900 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Texas?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,700 to $22,600 and premium work $25,100 to $30,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in Texas
- Dallas, TX$24,900 midpoint
- Houston, TX$24,400 midpoint
- Midland, TX$23,500 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$23,400 midpoint
- Austin, TX$23,200 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$23,200 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$23,000 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$23,000 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$22,900 midpoint
- Waco, TX$22,800 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$22,700 midpoint
- Longview, TX$22,700 midpoint
- College Station, TX$22,700 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$22,600 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$22,600 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$22,500 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$22,500 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$22,500 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$22,400 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$22,300 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$22,100 midpoint
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.