Kitchen remodel cost in San Antonio, 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 – $229
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
San Antonio homeowners pay roughly $17,000 to $28,900 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $138 to $229 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX, standard level
$20,600 to $25,300
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 | $3,750 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $20,600 | $25,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,200 | $5,200 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,000 | $23,000 | $28,900 | 100% |
Where the San Antonio price comes from
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, San Antonio wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the San Antonio 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 (94.7) and land at $470 to $1,400.
San Antonio against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than San Antonio. Laredo is the lowest at about $22,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | +1% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | level |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −1% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, San Antonio comes in at #275 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, San Antonio 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% |
| 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% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | level |
Cities with a workforce like San Antonio's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $20,700 – $35,200 | $28,000 | +22% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,400 | +10% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,500 | +7% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +4% |
What nearby projects cost in San Antonio
Because every project leans on different trades, San Antonio's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −9% and home addition −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,500 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Cost by quality level and size in San Antonio
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for San Antonio 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 $25,300
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 – $25,300 | $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) | $41,700 – $53,100 | $50,300 – $61,700 | $58,800 – $70,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a San Antonio 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.
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 San Antonio is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.51 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 2,240 of them working in the area, 19.9 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 $27.41 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $31.61 an hour. About 6,660 work in the metro. That is 59.1 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 $27.97 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $32.94 an hour. BLS counts 3,190 of them working in the area, 28.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.48 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $23.25 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 0.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.38 an hour, 21% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.55 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 2.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $20.88 an hour, which is 12% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.30 and $22.75 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 8.5 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 ($26.49 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($21.91) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 1.0% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,126,880 jobs in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area. That makes it the 28th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.72% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.91 | $23.51 | $26.49 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $21.78 | $27.41 | $31.61 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.23 | $27.97 | $32.94 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $19.28 | $21.48 | $23.25 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.09 | $22.38 | $27.55 | $28.33 | 0.79 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.30 | $20.88 | $22.75 | $23.75 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in San Antonio?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,000 to $28,900 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,600 to $25,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in San Antonio?
About $138 to $229 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,200, which is 1% more than San Antonio ($23,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio?
$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 San Antonio?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the San Antonio area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.91 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio
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.