Kitchen remodel cost in Olympia, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $20,000 – $34,100
- Per sq ft
- $163 – $271
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #19
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Olympia, plan on $20,000 to $34,100 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $163 to $271 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Olympia, WA, standard level
$24,200 to $29,900
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 | $5,450 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $24,200 | $29,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,550 | $6,050 | $7,550 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $20,000 | $27,100 | $34,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Olympia number
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, Olympia wages are 1.21 times the national level. Labor makes up about 22% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Olympia 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 (103.7) and land at $520 to $1,550.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Olympia. The wage table below marks each row.
Olympia 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 Olympia and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | level |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +2% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | −3% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +2% |
| Washington (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Olympia comes in at #19 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Olympia 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% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $20,200 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | −3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | level |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Olympia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −14% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | −16% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −11% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $20,200 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +1% |
What nearby projects cost in Olympia
Because every project leans on different trades, Olympia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +20% and kitchen cabinets +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,500 – $27,200 | +17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,200 – $16,800 | +13% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,800 – $86,500 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,300 | +20% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Olympia
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Olympia 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
$20,000 to $25,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,200 to $29,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,500 to $34,100
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 – $28,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,000 – $25,600 | $24,200 – $29,900 | $28,500 – $34,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,000 – $42,100 | $39,900 – $48,900 | $46,700 – $55,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $49,300 – $62,700 | $59,400 – $72,800 | $69,400 – $82,900 |
Olympia 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 Olympia is 1.21 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $30.41 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $36.82 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 61.4 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 $46.44 an hour, 53% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $31.45 and $58.14 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 40.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $38.48 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.18 and $48.74 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 23.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Olympia 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) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Olympia metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $35.16 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $30.15 and $48.45 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $29.04 an hour, which is 22% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.97 and $32.19 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 17.7 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 ($36.82 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $490. At the 25th percentile ($28.58) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 1.8% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 130,300 jobs in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area. That makes it the 167th 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% | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $31.45 | $46.44 | $58.14 | $30.38 | 1.53 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.18 | $38.48 | $48.74 | $30.67 | 1.25 | 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% | $30.15 | $35.16 | $48.45 | $28.33 | 1.24 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $23.97 | $29.04 | $32.19 | $23.75 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Olympia bid
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).
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.
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Kitchen remodel in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Olympia?
For 120 sq ft, expect $20,000 to $34,100 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,200 to $29,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Olympia?
About $163 to $271 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $27,000, which is 0% less than Olympia ($27,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $6,050 out of $27,100. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Olympia?
$33,000 to $55,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Olympia?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Olympia area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia 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 Olympia?
The BLS median is $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.58 to $36.82.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Olympia?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,000 to $25,600 and premium work $28,500 to $34,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Olympia
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.