Kitchen remodel cost in Tyler, 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
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Tyler, 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 $2,450 less. 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 Tyler, 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 | $4,200 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,200 | $24,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Tyler, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 79% |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,800 | $4,750 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $16,700 | $22,600 | $28,400 | 100% |
Where the Tyler 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, Tyler 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. Tyler 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 92.2: $460 to $1,400.
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 Tyler. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Tyler
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tyler wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−11%) and home addition lowest (−18%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,600 | −16% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $31,100 – $63,000 | −18% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tyler 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.
What local crews earn in Tyler
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 Tyler the blend is 0.76.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $21.26 an hour, 27% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $22.57 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 12.2 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 $24.16 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.90 and $31.15 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 32.1 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 $23.59 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.77 and $29.40 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 24.3 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 Tyler 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 $21.03 an hour, which is 26% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.08 and $22.68 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 6.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $19.31 an hour, 19% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.70 and $21.11 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 12.2 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 0.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tyler has 115,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 189th 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% | $17.81 | $21.26 | $22.57 | $29.12 | 0.73 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $18.90 | $24.16 | $31.15 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $19.77 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $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% | $18.08 | $21.03 | $22.68 | $28.33 | 0.74 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.70 | $19.31 | $21.11 | $23.75 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Tyler against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $22,600 to $24,900 across Tyler and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TXthis page | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,600 | |
| Longview, TX35 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA90 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX100 miles | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,600 | level |
| Dallas, TX105 miles | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +10% |
| Waco, TX130 miles | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | +1% |
| 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, Tyler ranks #291 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tyler 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 | +10% |
| 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 | +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 Tyler against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | +3% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Tyler
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tyler. 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 $21,400
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 – $18,000 | $17,000 – $20,900 | $19,900 – $23,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,700 – $21,400 | $20,200 – $24,900 | $23,700 – $28,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,500 – $35,100 | $33,200 – $40,800 | $38,900 – $46,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,000 – $52,200 | $49,400 – $60,600 | $57,800 – $69,000 |
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Kitchen remodel in Tyler: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Tyler?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,700 to $28,400 in the Tyler 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 Tyler?
About $135 to $225 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 Tyler or Longview?
Longview is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $22,700, which is 1% more than Tyler ($22,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tyler?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,800 out of $22,600. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Tyler?
$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 Tyler?
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 Tyler area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tyler expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Tyler 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 Tyler?
The BLS median is $21.26 an hour in the Tyler area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.81 to $22.57.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Tyler?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,700 to $21,400 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 Tyler
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.