Kitchen remodel cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $20,200 – $34,300
- Per sq ft
- $164 – $273
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #16
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Kennewick, plan on $20,200 to $34,300 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $164 to $273 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $30.92 an hour in the Kennewick area, 6% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$24,400 to $30,000
About $197 to $240 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $5,600 | $6,850 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $24,400 | $30,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 73% |
| Labor | $4,650 | $6,250 | $7,800 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $20,200 | $27,200 | $34,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Kennewick number
Labor is 23% 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 Kennewick the blended ratio comes out at 1.25.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kennewick metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $20,000, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) and land at $500 to $1,500.
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 Kennewick. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Kennewick
Because every project leans on different trades, Kennewick's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +27% and window replacement +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,500 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $43,500 – $88,100 | +14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,450 | +27% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Kennewick
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Kennewick
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kennewick 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
$20,200 to $25,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,400 to $30,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,600 to $34,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,900 – $21,600 | $20,500 – $25,200 | $24,000 – $28,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,200 – $25,800 | $24,400 – $30,000 | $28,600 – $34,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,300 – $42,400 | $40,100 – $49,200 | $47,000 – $56,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $49,600 – $63,100 | $59,800 – $73,300 | $69,900 – $83,400 |
Kennewick against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Kennewick. Coeur d'Alene is the lowest at about $23,800 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $20,200 – $34,300 | $27,200 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | −3% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $19,700 – $33,500 | $26,600 | −2% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +2% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | −13% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +2% |
| Washington (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Kennewick comes in at #16 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Kennewick is 1% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| 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 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | −3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Kennewick's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | −16% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −12% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −8% |
Kennewick 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 Kennewick is 1.25 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $30.92 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.03 and $48.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,310 of them working in the area, 101.2 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 $48.00 an hour, 58% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $33.80 and $58.00 an hour. About 1,050 work in the metro. That is 81.1 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 $46.70 an hour, which is 52% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.15 and $61.16 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 64.9 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 Kennewick metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $37.46 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.71 an hour, 8% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $29.53 and $38.38 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 14.7 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 $28.36 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $31.35 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 40.2 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 ($48.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,350. At the 25th percentile ($29.03) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 4.9% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,490 jobs in the Kennewick-Richland area. That makes it the 169th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $29.03 | $30.92 | $48.19 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $33.80 | $48.00 | $58.00 | $30.38 | 1.58 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.15 | $46.70 | $61.16 | $30.67 | 1.52 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.53 | $30.71 | $38.38 | $28.33 | 1.08 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.88 | $28.36 | $31.35 | $23.75 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Kennewick?
For 120 sq ft, expect $20,200 to $34,300 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,400 to $30,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Kennewick?
About $164 to $273 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $26,300, which is 3% less than Kennewick ($27,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $27,200. Materials are 73% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Kennewick?
$33,300 to $56,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick 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 Kennewick?
The BLS median is $30.92 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.03 to $48.19.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Kennewick?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,200 to $25,800 and premium work $28,600 to $34,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Kennewick
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.