Kitchen remodel cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,900 – $30,500
- Per sq ft
- $145 – $242
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #118
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Salt Lake City, plan on $17,900 to $30,500 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $145 to $242 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$21,700 to $26,700
About $174 to $213 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,700 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,850 | $6,100 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,200 | $30,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Salt Lake City number
Labor is 20% 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 Salt Lake City the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Salt Lake City metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $500 to $1,500.
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City is 0.98 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $28.78 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 6,420 of them working in the area, 77.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $38.55 an hour. About 5,710 work in the metro. That is 69.1 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 $31.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.49 and $38.34 an hour. BLS counts 3,190 of them working in the area, 38.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.04 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.11 and $28.54 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 11.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.66 an hour, 6% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $29.99 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 12.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $23.20 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $27.56 an hour. BLS counts 1,430 of them working in the area, 17.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($22.83) it shrinks by about $460. The total moves by 0.7% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 826,210 jobs in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. That makes it the 37th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.56 | $30.11 | $38.55 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.49 | $31.15 | $38.34 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $22.11 | $24.04 | $28.54 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.22 | $26.66 | $29.99 | $28.33 | 0.94 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.98 | $23.20 | $27.56 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Salt Lake City
Because every project leans on different trades, Salt Lake City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $37,100 – $75,300 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $890 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
How Salt Lake City 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 $23,400 to $24,200 across Salt Lake City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | −2% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −3% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −3% |
| Utah (statewide) | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Salt Lake City comes in at #118 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −3% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Salt Lake City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +1% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +11% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −3% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Salt Lake City
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.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Salt Lake City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Salt Lake City 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
$17,900 to $23,000
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,700 to $26,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,500 to $30,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,000 – $19,300 | $18,200 – $22,500 | $21,400 – $25,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,900 – $23,000 | $21,700 – $26,700 | $25,500 – $30,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,500 – $37,700 | $35,600 – $43,800 | $41,700 – $49,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,000 – $56,000 | $53,000 – $65,100 | $62,100 – $74,100 |
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Kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Salt Lake City?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,900 to $30,500 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,700 to $26,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City?
About $145 to $242 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,800, which is 2% less than Salt Lake City ($24,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $24,200. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$29,500 to $49,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Salt Lake City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Salt Lake City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah statewide estimate ($23,800 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $28.78 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.83 to $31.00.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,900 to $23,000 and premium work $25,500 to $30,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Salt Lake City
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.