Kitchen cabinets cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $13,600
- Per linear ft
- $149 – $489
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #126
- 1 = most expensive
Erie homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $13,600 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $149 to $489 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Erie is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $27.33 an hour in the Erie area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Erie, PA, standard level
$7,000 to $10,800
About $251 to $387 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 | $5,050 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,200 | $7,200 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,900 | $13,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Erie number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Erie wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Erie metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,800, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.0) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Why two Erie quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Erie
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Erie 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
$4,150 to $7,950
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,000 to $10,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,800 to $13,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,500 | $5,750 – $8,850 | $8,050 – $11,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $7,950 | $7,000 – $10,800 | $9,800 – $13,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,400 – $12,200 | $10,800 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $20,900 |
How Erie compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Buffalo is the priciest of the group at $9,400. Youngstown is the cheapest at $8,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $4,150 – $13,600 | $8,900 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −4% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | level |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +6% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Erie comes in at #126 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Erie is 2% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +4% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +2% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Erie's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $3,850 – $12,000 | $7,950 | −11% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −9% |
What nearby projects cost in Erie
Because every project leans on different trades, Erie's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +10% and storm door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Erie is 0.96 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.33 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.37 and $36.03 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 44.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.64 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $41.06 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 34.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.93 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $45.89 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 23.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), 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 ($36.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,050. At the 25th percentile ($22.37) it shrinks by about $600. The total moves by 11.8% or 6.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,480 jobs in the Erie area. That makes it the 181st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.37 | $27.33 | $36.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.91 | $31.64 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.08 | $31.93 | $45.89 | $30.67 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Erie?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $13,600 in the Erie area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $10,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Erie?
About $149 to $489 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,500, which is 4% less than Erie ($8,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $4,200 out of $8,900. Materials are 43% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Erie?
$4,150 to $13,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Erie?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Erie area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 2% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($9,050 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Erie?
The BLS median is $27.33 an hour in the Erie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.37 to $36.03.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Erie?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $7,950 and premium work $9,800 to $13,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Erie
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.