Kitchen remodel cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $16,600 – $28,300
- Per sq ft
- $135 – $225
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in El Paso, plan on $16,600 to $28,300 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $135 to $225 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in El Paso, TX, standard level
$20,100 to $24,800
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 | $3,350 | $4,100 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,100 | $24,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in El Paso, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 79% |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,750 | $4,700 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $16,600 | $22,500 | $28,300 | 100% |
Where the El Paso price comes from
Labor is 17% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In El Paso the blended ratio comes out at 0.75.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the El Paso 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 (89.9) and land at $450 to $1,350.
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 El Paso. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in El Paso?
Because every project leans on different trades, El Paso's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −11% and home addition −21%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,400 | −17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,850 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $30,200 – $61,200 | −21% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in El Paso
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.
Cost by quality level and size in El Paso
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for El Paso 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
$16,600 to $21,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,100 to $24,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$23,600 to $28,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $13,900 – $17,900 | $16,900 – $20,900 | $19,900 – $23,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,600 – $21,300 | $20,100 – $24,800 | $23,600 – $28,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,400 – $35,000 | $33,100 – $40,600 | $38,700 – $46,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $40,900 – $52,000 | $49,300 – $60,400 | $57,600 – $68,800 |
El Paso 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 El Paso is 0.75 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $20.40 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.98 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 18.3 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 $23.14 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.95 and $29.01 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 40.7 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 $25.75 an hour, which is 16% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $29.48 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 18.9 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 El Paso 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.18 an hour, 25% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $17.30 and $23.40 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 5.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $17.44 an hour, which is 27% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $16.73 and $20.83 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 7.4 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 ($23.98 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($17.42) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 1.2% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 339,120 jobs in the El Paso area. That makes it the 76th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $18.95 | $23.14 | $29.01 | $30.38 | 0.76 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.94 | $25.75 | $29.48 | $30.67 | 0.84 | 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% | $17.30 | $21.18 | $23.40 | $28.33 | 0.75 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $16.73 | $17.44 | $20.83 | $23.75 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
How El Paso compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Albuquerque is the priciest of the group at $24,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $16,600 – $28,300 | $22,500 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +4% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +3% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +5% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +6% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, El Paso comes in at #295 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, El Paso is 6% 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 | +11% |
| 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% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $16,500 – $28,200 | $22,400 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like El Paso's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +5% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +18% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | +5% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +13% |
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Kitchen remodel in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in El Paso?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,600 to $28,300 in the El Paso area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,100 to $24,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in El Paso?
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 El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 4% more than El Paso ($22,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $22,500. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in El Paso?
$27,400 to $46,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in El Paso?
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 El Paso area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.42 to $23.98.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in El Paso?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,600 to $21,300 and premium work $23,600 to $28,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near El Paso
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.