Kitchen Remodel Cost in North Carolina (2026)
Kitchen remodels are priced by size and finish level. This page adjusts the national kitchen remodel range for North Carolina labor costs, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for carpenters.
In North Carolina, most homeowners pay $20,600 to $39,650 for 150 sq ft, midrange, compared with $23,000 to $44,250 nationally.10% below national
- North Carolina typical total$20,600 to $39,650
- National typical total$23,000 to $44,250
- NC carpenters median wage$49,100/yr
- vs. national median19% below
Your North Carolina estimate
- Materials and labor
- Add-ons
- Permits and design
North Carolina prices: national installed ranges adjusted for North Carolina trade wages. Your local quotes may differ.
North Carolina kitchen remodel cost by option
Installed totals for 150 sq ft, standard conditions and permits and design included.
| Option | North Carolina | National | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor or cosmetic | $10,550 to $22,850 | $11,750 to $25,500 | |
| Midrange | $20,600 to $39,650 | $23,000 to $44,250 | |
| Upscale | $37,400 to $69,850 | $41,750 to $78,000 |
What's different in North Carolina
- Trade wages are below the national median, keeping labor costs moderate.
- North Carolina is a furniture and cabinet manufacturing center, which helps availability and pricing on cabinetry.
- Raleigh and Charlotte prices run above the rest of the state.
How the North Carolina figure is calculated
Labor is roughly 55% of an installed kitchen remodel job. The median wage for carpenters in North Carolina is $49,100 a year, against a national median of $60,580 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). We apply that 19% below-national difference to the labor share only, which moves the whole installed range by about 10% down. Materials are priced nationally, since they vary far less by state than labor does. Prices inside North Carolina still vary by metro area and by contractor. Read the full method.
Sources and method
Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, SOC 47-2031 (Carpenters), state and national median annual wages. National installed price ranges: HouseMath editorial team, reviewed September 2026.