Kitchen remodel cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $16,700 – $28,400
- Per sq ft
- $135 – $225
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #293
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Abilene area: $16,700 to $28,400 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 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Abilene, TX, standard level
$20,200 to $24,900
About $162 to $198 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,400 | $4,150 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,200 | $24,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 79% |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,800 | $4,700 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $16,700 | $22,500 | $28,400 | 100% |
Where the Abilene 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 $20.69 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Abilene is 0.76 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 17% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Abilene is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $17,800 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.4: $450 to $1,350.
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 Abilene. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Abilene
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.
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).
Related projects, priced for Abilene
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Abilene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and home addition lowest (−18%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,000 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $31,000 – $62,900 | −18% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Who does the work: Abilene 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 Abilene the blend is 0.76.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $20.69 an hour, 29% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $23.86 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.7 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 $22.79 an hour, which is 25% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.73 and $28.97 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 66.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $24.90 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $31.54 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 42.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Abilene metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.61 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Abilene metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.88 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $28.09 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $18.63 an hour, 22% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $21.47 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.7 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 $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 1.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Abilene has 75,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 246th 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% | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $20.73 | $22.79 | $28.97 | $30.38 | 0.75 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $18.84 | $24.90 | $31.54 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| 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% | $18.18 | $18.63 | $21.47 | $23.75 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Abilene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Abilene. 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
$16,700 to $21,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,200 to $24,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$23,700 to $28,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,000 – $17,900 | $16,900 – $20,900 | $19,900 – $23,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,700 – $21,300 | $20,200 – $24,900 | $23,700 – $28,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,500 – $35,000 | $33,100 – $40,700 | $38,800 – $46,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,000 – $52,100 | $49,300 – $60,500 | $57,700 – $68,900 |
Abilene against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $22,500 to $24,900 across Abilene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +4% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | +1% |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | level |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | +1% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +6% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Abilene ranks #293 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Abilene is 6% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $16,600 – $28,300 | $22,500 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $16,500 – $28,200 | $22,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $19,700 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +18% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | +4% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +5% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +5% |
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Kitchen remodel in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Abilene?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,700 to $28,400 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,200 to $24,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Abilene?
About $135 to $225 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 Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 4% more than Abilene ($22,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,800 out of $22,500. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Abilene?
$27,500 to $46,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Abilene?
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 Abilene area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 6% below the Texas statewide estimate ($23,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Abilene?
The BLS median is $20.69 an hour in the Abilene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $23.86.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Abilene?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,700 to $21,300 and premium work $23,700 to $28,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Abilene
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.