Kitchen remodel cost in Killeen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $16,800 – $28,600
- Per sq ft
- $136 – $227
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #285
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Killeen area: $16,800 to $28,600 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 9% lower than the US figure. 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 Killeen, TX, standard level
$20,400 to $25,100
About $164 to $200 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,400 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,400 | $25,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Killeen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $16,800 | $22,700 | $28,600 | 100% |
Why Killeen prices look the way they do
Labor is 18% 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 Killeen the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Killeen 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 91.1: $460 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 Killeen. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Killeen quotes can differ
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).
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.
Who does the work: Killeen 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 Killeen the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $22.87 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.30 and $28.43 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 17.9 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 $23.88 an hour, which is 21% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.14 and $29.84 an hour. BLS counts 550 of them working in the area, 36.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.22 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.20 and $29.55 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 22.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Killeen 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.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $19.28 an hour, which is 32% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $23.07 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 5.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $20.89 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.93 and $22.54 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 11.3 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 $430 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 0.5% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Killeen-Temple has 150,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 155th 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% | $21.30 | $22.87 | $28.43 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $20.14 | $23.88 | $29.84 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.20 | $27.22 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.89 | 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 | $19.28 | $23.07 | $28.33 | 0.68 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.93 | $20.89 | $22.54 | $23.75 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Killeen
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Killeen. 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
$16,800 to $21,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,400 to $25,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$23,900 to $28,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,100 – $18,100 | $17,100 – $21,100 | $20,100 – $24,100 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,800 – $21,600 | $20,400 – $25,100 | $23,900 – $28,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,700 – $35,400 | $33,500 – $41,100 | $39,200 – $46,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,400 – $52,600 | $49,800 – $61,100 | $58,300 – $69,600 |
How Killeen 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 $22,700 to $24,900 across Killeen and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | |
| Waco, TX40 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | level |
| Austin, TX65 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | +2% |
| College Station, TX85 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | level |
| Dallas, TX125 miles | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +9% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +5% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Killeen ranks #285 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Killeen is 5% 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 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $16,600 – $28,300 | $22,500 | −1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $16,500 – $28,200 | $22,400 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Killeen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +3% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +6% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +3% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in Killeen
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Killeen wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and home addition lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,000 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,800 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Kitchen remodel in Killeen: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Killeen?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,800 to $28,600 in the Killeen area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,400 to $25,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Killeen?
About $136 to $227 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Killeen or Waco?
Waco is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,800, which is 0% more than Killeen ($22,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Killeen?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,000 out of $22,700. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Killeen?
$27,700 to $46,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Killeen?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,350 for fees in the Killeen area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Killeen expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Killeen is 5% 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 Killeen?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.30 to $28.43.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Killeen?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,800 to $21,600 and premium work $23,900 to $28,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Killeen
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.