Kitchen cabinets cost in Pennsylvania
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $13,900
- Per linear ft
- $149 – $498
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 12
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Pennsylvania? Plan on $4,200 to $13,900 for 25 linear ft. Wages (1.00x the US blend), materials (price index 99.4) and permit costs (97.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Pennsylvania, the metros we cover range from $8,400 (Chambersburg) to $9,250 (Philadelphia) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Pennsylvania (statewide), standard level
$7,150 to $11,000
About $254 to $393 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Pennsylvania
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $4,950 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,350 | $7,500 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,050 | $13,900 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Pennsylvania prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,200 to $8,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,150 to $11,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,000 to $13,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,200 | $4,600 – $7,050 | $6,450 – $8,950 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,650 | $5,850 – $9,050 | $8,250 – $11,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,200 – $8,100 | $7,150 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $13,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,450 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,400 |
Pennsylvania metro-by-metro prices
4 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +2% |
| York, PA | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | level |
| Scranton, PA | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | level |
| Erie, PA | $4,150 – $13,600 | $8,900 | −2% |
| Reading, PA | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Altoona, PA | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −3% |
| State College, PA | $4,150 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −3% |
| Chambersburg, PA | $4,050 – $12,700 | $8,400 | −8% |
Pennsylvania labor market for kitchen cabinets
Pennsylvania's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.00 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.54 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $35.92 an hour. About 30,630 work in the state. That is 50.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $32.50 an hour, which is 7% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $45.92 an hour. BLS counts 22,730 of them working in the state, 37.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $32.73 an hour, 7% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.83 and $44.15 an hour. About 13,620 work in the state. That is 22.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.92 an hour) would add about $890 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.01) would take off about $660. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 6,064,600 jobs across Pennsylvania (May 2025), which is 3.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $35.92 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $26.51 | $32.50 | $45.92 | $30.38 | 1.07 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.83 | $32.73 | $44.15 | $30.67 | 1.07 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Pennsylvania against its neighbors
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Pennsylvania sits at $9,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 70 miles away | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +5% |
| Delaware | 100 miles away | $4,150 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −2% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +9% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | +9% |
| New York | 140 miles away | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +14% |
If you are planning more than one job in Pennsylvania
Each project weights the trades differently, so Pennsylvania's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash is +9% and storm door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Why two Pennsylvania quotes can differ
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
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Kitchen cabinets in Pennsylvania: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Pennsylvania?
$4,200 to $13,900 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Pennsylvania can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Pennsylvania is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Chambersburg at about $8,400 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Philadelphia at $9,250.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Pennsylvania than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $9,050 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Pennsylvania?
About 48% ($4,350). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Pennsylvania?
The BLS statewide median is $28.54 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $35.92.
+Where does Pennsylvania rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
23rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,050 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Pennsylvania?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,100 and premium work $10,000 to $13,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA$9,250 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$9,200 midpoint
- York, PA$9,200 midpoint
- Allentown, PA$9,100 midpoint
- Harrisburg, PA$9,100 midpoint
- Scranton, PA$9,100 midpoint
- Erie, PA$8,900 midpoint
- Reading, PA$8,850 midpoint
- Lancaster, PA$8,850 midpoint
- Altoona, PA$8,800 midpoint
- State College, PA$8,750 midpoint
- Chambersburg, PA$8,400 midpoint
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 Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.