Kitchen remodel cost in Harrisonburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,500 – $29,700
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $236
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Harrisonburg, plan on $17,500 to $29,700 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $141 to $236 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.87 an hour in the Harrisonburg area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Harrisonburg, VA, standard level
$21,100 to $26,000
About $170 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Harrisonburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,400 | $23,000 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,250 | $5,300 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,600 | $29,700 | 100% |
Why Harrisonburg prices look the way they do
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, Harrisonburg wages are 0.85 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 Harrisonburg metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,400, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.9) and land at $470 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 Harrisonburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Harrisonburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Harrisonburg 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
$17,500 to $22,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,100 to $26,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,800 to $29,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $21,900 | $20,800 – $25,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,400 | $21,100 – $26,000 | $24,800 – $29,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,800 – $36,700 | $34,700 – $42,600 | $40,700 – $48,600 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,900 – $54,600 | $51,700 – $63,400 | $60,500 – $72,200 |
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.87 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.82 and $28.30 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 58.1 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 $29.75 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.82 and $37.09 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 56.5 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 $25.14 an hour, which is 18% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.17 and $29.86 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 36.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Harrisonburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.50 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.77 an hour, 20% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $26.96 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $20.03 an hour, which is 16% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.10 and $22.86 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($21.82) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 1.4% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,460 jobs in the Harrisonburg area. That makes it the 274th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.82 | $23.87 | $28.30 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.82 | $29.75 | $37.09 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.17 | $25.14 | $29.86 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.67 | $22.77 | $26.96 | $28.33 | 0.80 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.10 | $20.03 | $22.86 | $23.75 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Harrisonburg bid
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+.
Planning more than one job in Harrisonburg?
Because every project leans on different trades, Harrisonburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and home addition −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,800 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
How Harrisonburg compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $26,200. Lynchburg is the cheapest at $23,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VAthis page | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | |
| Charlottesville, VA40 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +2% |
| Winchester, VA55 miles | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Washington, DC80 miles | $19,400 – $33,000 | $26,200 | +11% |
| Lynchburg, VA80 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Morgantown, WV85 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Virginia (statewide) | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +5% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Harrisonburg comes in at #185 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Harrisonburg is 5% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $17,600 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Harrisonburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Harrisonburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | +7% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $19,900 – $33,700 | $26,800 | +14% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −2% |
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Kitchen remodel in Harrisonburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Harrisonburg?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,700 in the Harrisonburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,100 to $26,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Harrisonburg?
About $141 to $236 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 Harrisonburg or Charlottesville?
Charlottesville is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,000, which is 2% more than Harrisonburg ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Harrisonburg?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,250 out of $23,600. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Harrisonburg?
$28,800 to $48,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Harrisonburg?
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 Harrisonburg area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Harrisonburg expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Virginia?
Harrisonburg is 5% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($24,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Harrisonburg?
The BLS median is $23.87 an hour in the Harrisonburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.82 to $28.30.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Harrisonburg?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,400 and premium work $24,800 to $29,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Harrisonburg
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.