Kitchen remodel cost in Janesville, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,400 – $31,200
- Per sq ft
- $149 – $248
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #92
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Janesville, plan on $18,400 to $31,200 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $149 to $248 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Janesville, WI, standard level
$22,200 to $27,400
About $179 to $219 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $6,600 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $22,200 | $27,400 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Janesville, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 72% |
| Labor | $4,500 | $6,000 | $7,500 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $18,400 | $24,800 | $31,200 | 100% |
Why Janesville prices look the way they do
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, Janesville wages are 1.21 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Janesville metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,800, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.7) and land at $470 to $1,400.
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 Janesville. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Janesville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Janesville 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
$18,400 to $23,500
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,200 to $27,400
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,100 to $31,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,400 – $19,700 | $18,600 – $23,000 | $21,900 – $26,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,400 – $23,500 | $22,200 – $27,400 | $26,100 – $31,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,300 – $38,600 | $36,500 – $44,900 | $42,800 – $51,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,200 – $57,500 | $54,400 – $66,700 | $63,600 – $76,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Janesville
Because every project leans on different trades, Janesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, home addition runs +13% and window replacement level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $43,100 – $87,100 | +13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
Is Janesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kenosha is the priciest of the group at $26,500. Racine is the cheapest at $24,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | $18,400 – $31,200 | $24,800 | |
| Rockford, IL25 miles | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +1% |
| Madison, WI40 miles | $18,100 – $30,900 | $24,500 | −1% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $19,700 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +7% |
| Milwaukee, WI65 miles | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | −1% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | −2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Janesville comes in at #92 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Janesville is 2% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | −1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $18,100 – $30,900 | $24,500 | −1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | −2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | −2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | +1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Janesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Janesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | level |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −4% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | −4% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Janesville bid
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.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Janesville 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 Janesville is 1.21 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $36.24 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $39.98 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 51.5 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 $39.51 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.67 and $46.61 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 80.1 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 $38.01 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $49.75 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 20.0 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 Janesville metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.14 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Janesville metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $28.83 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $33.42 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $25.04 an hour, which is 5% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.70 and $30.62 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 7.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.98 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($23.92) it shrinks by about $950. The total moves by 1.2% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 69,870 jobs in the Janesville-Beloit area. That makes it the 260th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.92 | $36.24 | $39.98 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.67 | $39.51 | $46.61 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.72 | $38.01 | $49.75 | $30.67 | 1.24 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.05 | $28.83 | $33.42 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $18.70 | $25.04 | $30.62 | $23.75 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Janesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Janesville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,400 to $31,200 in the Janesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,200 to $27,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Janesville?
About $149 to $248 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Janesville or Rockford?
Rockford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,100, which is 1% more than Janesville ($24,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Janesville?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $24,800. Materials are 72% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Janesville?
$30,300 to $51,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Janesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Janesville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Janesville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Janesville is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($24,300 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Janesville?
The BLS median is $36.24 an hour in the Janesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.92 to $39.98.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Janesville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,400 to $23,500 and premium work $26,100 to $31,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Janesville
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.