Kitchen remodel cost in Lubbock, 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
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Lubbock, TX usually costs $16,700 to $28,400 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $135 to $225 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,500 less. Carpenters earn a median of $20.91 an hour in the Lubbock area, 28% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Lubbock, 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 | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,200 | $24,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Lubbock, 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 | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $16,700 | $22,500 | $28,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Lubbock number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Lubbock wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 17% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lubbock 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 91.3: $460 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 Lubbock. The wage table below marks each row.
Lubbock against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Midland is the priciest of the group at $23,500. El Paso is the cheapest at $22,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TXthis page | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | |
| Midland, TX95 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +4% |
| Odessa, TX115 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +3% |
| Amarillo, TX125 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | +2% |
| Abilene, TX145 miles | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | level |
| El Paso, TX250 miles | $16,600 – $28,300 | $22,500 | level |
| 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, Lubbock ranks #294 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lubbock 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 | +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% |
| 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 Lubbock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +12% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $18,500 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +11% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +7% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | +3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Lubbock bid
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.
Planning more than one job in Lubbock?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lubbock wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−11%) and home addition lowest (−19%); 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 | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $30,600 – $62,100 | −19% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
What local crews earn in Lubbock
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 Lubbock the blend is 0.76.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $20.91 an hour, 28% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.78 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 16.8 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 $22.60 an hour, which is 26% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.29 an hour. BLS counts 690 of them working in the area, 41.4 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 $23.54 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.23 and $29.75 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 33.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 $19.50 an hour, 18% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $21.65 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 7.8 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 $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 1.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lubbock has 166,780 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 140th 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% | $17.42 | $20.91 | $23.78 | $29.12 | 0.72 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $18.55 | $22.60 | $29.29 | $30.38 | 0.74 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $18.23 | $23.54 | $29.75 | $30.67 | 0.77 | 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% | $17.66 | $19.50 | $21.65 | $23.75 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Lubbock: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lubbock. 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 |
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Kitchen remodel in Lubbock: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Lubbock?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,700 to $28,400 in the Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
About $135 to $225 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 Lubbock or Midland?
Midland is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 4% more than Lubbock ($22,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock?
$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 Lubbock?
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 Lubbock area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lubbock expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
The BLS median is $20.91 an hour in the Lubbock area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.42 to $23.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock
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.