Kitchen remodel cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,000 – $28,900
- Per sq ft
- $138 – $230
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #273
- 1 = most expensive
Corpus Christi homeowners pay roughly $17,000 to $28,900 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $138 to $230 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Corpus Christi is 8% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$20,600 to $25,400
About $165 to $202 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,600 | $25,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,200 | $5,250 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,000 | $23,000 | $28,900 | 100% |
Where the Corpus Christi 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 $22.69 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,800, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $460 to $1,400.
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 Corpus Christi. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Corpus Christi bid
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.
Planning more than one job in Corpus Christi?
Because every project leans on different trades, Corpus Christi's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −9% and home addition −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,800 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Corpus Christi against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $23,200. Brownsville is the cheapest at $22,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $16,500 – $28,200 | $22,400 | −3% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −3% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $16,400 – $27,900 | $22,100 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | level |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Corpus Christi comes in at #273 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 4% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | level |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $16,600 – $28,300 | $22,500 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $16,500 – $28,200 | $22,400 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Corpus Christi's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | +16% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +6% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +3% |
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 Corpus Christi is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $22.69 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $27.72 an hour. BLS counts 1,250 of them working in the area, 64.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.56 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $30.33 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 56.1 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 $28.56 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $30.37 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 60.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.95 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $22.95 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 33.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($22.33) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 1.7% or 0.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 192,580 jobs in the Corpus Christi area. That makes it the 118th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.33 | $22.69 | $27.72 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $21.79 | $28.56 | $30.33 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.21 | $28.56 | $30.37 | $30.67 | 0.93 | 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% | $20.64 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Corpus Christi
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Corpus Christi 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
$17,000 to $21,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,600 to $25,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,200 to $28,900
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,200 – $18,300 | $17,300 – $21,300 | $20,300 – $24,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,000 – $21,800 | $20,600 – $25,400 | $24,200 – $28,900 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,000 – $35,700 | $33,800 – $41,500 | $39,600 – $47,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,800 – $53,200 | $50,300 – $61,700 | $58,900 – $70,300 |
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Kitchen remodel in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Corpus Christi?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,000 to $28,900 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,600 to $25,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Corpus Christi?
About $138 to $230 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,400, which is 3% less than Corpus Christi ($23,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,200 out of $23,000. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Corpus Christi?
$28,000 to $47,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Corpus Christi?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Corpus Christi area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 4% 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 Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $22.69 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.33 to $27.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Corpus Christi?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,000 to $21,800 and premium work $24,200 to $28,900. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Corpus Christi
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.