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Kitchen remodeling in Arizona
Contractor licensing and contract rules for a kitchen remodel in Arizona, what the trades earn, and the 12 places this guide covers, with 1,059,242 homes.
Licenses and contracts
Arizona requires a contractor’s license for a job of $1,000 or more in total, and for smaller jobs that need a building permit or are part of a larger project.
If the house was built before 1978, the firm has to be certified for lead-safe renovation by EPA.
Sources: Arizona Revised Statutes 32-1121: exemptions; EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program rules.
What kitchen trades earn in Arizona
| Trade | Arizona | United States | Scale: $0 to $30.67 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $29.36 | $30.38 | |
| Plumbers | $29.84 | $30.67 | |
| Carpenters | $28.17 | $29.12 | |
| Tile and stone setters | $25.00 | $26.77 | |
| Painters | $23.20 | $23.75 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, median hourly wage. What the workers are paid, not what a contractor bills.
Metro areas
- Phoenix areaPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ