Kitchen remodel cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $20,000 – $34,000
- Per sq ft
- $162 – $271
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #21
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Bremerton, WA usually costs $20,000 to $34,000 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $162 to $271 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,050 more. Carpenters earn a median of $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$24,200 to $29,800
About $195 to $238 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $6,600 |
| Permits and fees | $840 | $1,250 |
| Total | $24,200 | $29,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,500 | $6,000 | $7,500 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 4% |
| Total | $20,000 | $27,000 | $34,000 | 100% |
Where the Bremerton price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.25 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bremerton is 1.20 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bremerton is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $20,000 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.6: $530 to $1,600.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Bremerton
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.
Scope
A full kitchen update is $15,000-$50,000, a large remodel $50,000-$70,000+, and a partial refresh $60-$150 per square foot (HomeGuide).
Planning more than one job in Bremerton?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bremerton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+27%) and window replacement lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,600 | +19% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,400 – $85,800 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,500 | +27% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $390 – $1,850 | +25% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Bremerton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bremerton. 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
$20,000 to $25,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,200 to $29,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,400 to $34,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,800 – $21,500 | $20,300 – $25,100 | $23,900 – $28,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,000 – $25,600 | $24,200 – $29,800 | $28,400 – $34,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,000 – $42,100 | $39,800 – $48,900 | $46,600 – $55,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $49,200 – $62,600 | $59,300 – $72,700 | $69,300 – $82,700 |
Bremerton against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
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 $26,300 to $27,700 across Bremerton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | level |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | −3% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bremerton ranks #21 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bremerton is 1% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +2% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $19,700 – $33,500 | $26,600 | −2% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | level |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $20,200 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | −3% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −7% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −14% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −14% |
What local crews earn in Bremerton
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 Bremerton the blend is 1.20.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $31.25 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 100.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $38.94 an hour, which is 28% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.11 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 117.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $39.89 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.11 and $45.94 an hour. About 1,040 work in the metro. That is 110.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $42.66 an hour, 59% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $34.48 and $45.94 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 3.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.56 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $29.62 and $40.00 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 5.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $31.29 an hour, 32% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $27.77 and $38.62 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 86.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $840 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard has 93,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 216th 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% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $30.11 | $38.94 | $45.94 | $30.38 | 1.28 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $30.11 | $39.89 | $45.94 | $30.67 | 1.30 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $34.48 | $42.66 | $45.94 | $26.77 | 1.59 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.62 | $30.56 | $40.00 | $28.33 | 1.08 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $27.77 | $31.29 | $38.62 | $23.75 | 1.32 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Bremerton?
For 120 sq ft, expect $20,000 to $34,000 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,200 to $29,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Bremerton?
About $162 to $271 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $27,700, which is 2% more than Bremerton ($27,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $27,000. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Bremerton?
$33,000 to $55,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 1% below the Washington statewide estimate ($27,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $42.18.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Bremerton?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,000 to $25,600 and premium work $28,400 to $34,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Bremerton
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.