Kitchen remodel cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $19,500 – $33,200
- Per sq ft
- $159 – $264
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Yakima, WA usually costs $19,500 to $33,200 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $159 to $264 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,350 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.0).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Yakima, WA, standard level
$23,600 to $29,100
About $190 to $233 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $4,850 | $5,950 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $23,600 | $29,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 76% |
| Labor | $4,050 | $5,400 | $6,750 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $19,500 | $26,300 | $33,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Yakima 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, Yakima wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 21% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yakima 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 95.5: $480 to $1,450.
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 Yakima. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Yakima quotes can differ
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.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
Planning more than one job in Yakima?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yakima wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (+18%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $41,100 – $83,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
What local crews earn in Yakima
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 Yakima the blend is 1.09.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $30.43 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $44.37 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 49.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $37.81 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $34.17 and $53.55 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 40.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $29.28 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.00 and $40.04 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 24.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yakima 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.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $36.56 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 5.2 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 $22.44 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $27.51 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 24.7 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yakima has 97,010 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 208th 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% | $27.61 | $30.43 | $44.37 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $34.17 | $37.81 | $53.55 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.00 | $29.28 | $40.04 | $30.67 | 0.95 | 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% | $18.50 | $28.34 | $36.56 | $28.33 | 1.00 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.34 | $22.44 | $27.51 | $23.75 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Yakima
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yakima. 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
$19,500 to $25,000
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$23,600 to $29,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$27,700 to $33,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,300 – $21,000 | $19,800 – $24,400 | $23,300 – $27,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $19,500 – $25,000 | $23,600 – $29,100 | $27,700 – $33,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $32,200 – $41,100 | $38,900 – $47,700 | $45,500 – $54,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $48,100 – $61,200 | $57,900 – $71,000 | $67,700 – $80,800 |
Yakima against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Portland is the priciest of the group at $27,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $20,200 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +3% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +5% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +5% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +3% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | +3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yakima ranks #40 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yakima is 4% 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 | +5% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $19,700 – $33,500 | $26,600 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $20,200 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | +3% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | −3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −12% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −11% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −15% |
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Kitchen remodel in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Yakima?
For 120 sq ft, expect $19,500 to $33,200 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $23,600 to $29,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Yakima?
About $159 to $264 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $27,200, which is 3% more than Yakima ($26,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,400 out of $26,300. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Yakima?
$32,200 to $54,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 4% 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 Yakima?
The BLS median is $30.43 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.61 to $44.37.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Yakima?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $19,500 to $25,000 and premium work $27,700 to $33,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Yakima
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.