Why is Dallas kitchen remodel labor priced the way it is?

Local general contractor wages, trade availability, permitting, and climate all move the labor bill in Dallas. Metros with tighter labor markets and stricter codes sit at the upper end of the range.

How do I compare general contractor labor quotes in Dallas?

Ask each general contractor to break out labor per sq ft or per job separately from materials, confirm crew size and schedule, and get at least three written quotes before you commit.

Kitchen Remodel Labor Cost in Dallas, TX (2026)

Kitchen Remodel labor in Dallas runs $51-$152 per sq ft, about 1% above the national average. This is the general contractor labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only

Size (sq ft)ComplexityCity

Estimated kitchen remodel labor

$20,200

Range $10,100 - $30,300

Labor rate: $101 / sq ft

Local index: 1.01x

Labor only. Materials are billed separately.

City labor avg

$101 / sq ft

vs national

+1%

Local general contractor hourly

$26/hr

Traditional kitchen with cream cabinets and granite countertops in a Dallas brick home

A detailed Dallas labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

Labor for a kitchen remodel in Dallas, TX runs $51-$152 per sq ft, about 1% above the national average. That covers the general contractor crew's time, not materials.