Kitchen remodel cost in Huntington, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,700 – $30,000
- Per sq ft
- $143 – $239
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #149
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Huntington, plan on $17,700 to $30,000 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $143 to $239 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Huntington, WV, standard level
$21,400 to $26,300
About $172 to $210 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $4,150 | $5,100 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $21,400 | $26,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Huntington, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,650 | $5,800 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,700 | $23,800 | $30,000 | 100% |
Where the Huntington price comes from
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, Huntington wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 19% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Huntington metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.4) and land at $440 to $1,350.
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 Huntington. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Huntington 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Huntington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Huntington 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
$17,700 to $22,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,400 to $26,300
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,100 to $30,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,800 – $19,000 | $17,900 – $22,100 | $21,100 – $25,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,700 – $22,600 | $21,400 – $26,300 | $25,100 – $30,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,100 – $37,100 | $35,100 – $43,100 | $41,100 – $49,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,500 – $55,300 | $52,400 – $64,200 | $61,200 – $73,100 |
Huntington 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 Huntington is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.78 and $30.27 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 55.4 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 $30.59 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $36.09 an hour. About 870 work in the metro. That is 61.8 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 $29.88 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $39.67 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 32.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Huntington metro, so we used the West Virginia statewide median: $24.47 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.43 and $26.91 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.11 an hour, 10% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.33 and $31.11 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 4.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.12 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $27.35 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 12.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($19.78) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 1.7% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 140,740 jobs in the Huntington-Ashland area. That makes it the 159th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $19.78 | $25.00 | $30.27 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.42 | $30.59 | $36.09 | $30.38 | 1.01 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.00 | $29.88 | $39.67 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.43 | $24.47 | $26.91 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.33 | $31.11 | $31.11 | $28.33 | 1.10 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.42 | $22.12 | $27.35 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Huntington against nearby metros and the rest of West Virginia
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 $23,300 to $24,000 across Huntington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | |
| Charleston, WV60 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −1% |
| Lexington, KY100 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −1% |
| Columbus, OH110 miles | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH115 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN120 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −2% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Huntington comes in at #149 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Huntington is 1% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −1% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −1% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Huntington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +14% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +5% |
What nearby projects cost in Huntington
Because every project leans on different trades, Huntington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −5% and kitchen cabinets −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,600 – $72,000 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
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Kitchen remodel in Huntington: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Huntington?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,700 to $30,000 in the Huntington area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,400 to $26,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Huntington?
About $143 to $239 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Huntington or Charleston?
Charleston is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,700, which is 1% less than Huntington ($23,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntington?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $23,800. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Huntington?
$29,100 to $49,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Huntington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,350 for fees in the Huntington area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntington expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington is 1% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($23,700 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Huntington?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Huntington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.78 to $30.27.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Huntington?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,700 to $22,600 and premium work $25,100 to $30,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Huntington
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.