Kitchen cabinets cost in Harrisburg, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $13,900
- Per linear ft
- $150 – $499
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #102
- 1 = most expensive
Harrisburg homeowners pay roughly $4,250 to $13,900 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $150 to $499 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Harrisburg is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $27.74 an hour in the Harrisburg area, 5% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Harrisburg, PA, standard level
$7,150 to $11,000
About $255 to $394 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Harrisburg, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 | $5,050 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,350 | $7,450 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $990 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,100 | $13,900 | 100% |
Why Harrisburg prices look the way they do
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, Harrisburg wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Harrisburg 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 (98.7) and land at $490 to $1,500.
What nearby projects cost in Harrisburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Harrisburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and storm door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Harrisburg bid
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.
Harrisburg against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Harrisburg. Chambersburg is the lowest at about $8,400 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PAthis page | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | |
| York, PA35 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Chambersburg, PA45 miles | $4,050 – $12,700 | $8,400 | −8% |
| Lancaster, PA45 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −3% |
| State College, PA60 miles | $4,150 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −4% |
| Reading, PA60 miles | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Harrisburg comes in at #102 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Harrisburg is 0% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −3% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Harrisburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Harrisburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,800 | +7% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $4,650 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +12% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −17% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −2% |
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 Harrisburg is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.74 an hour, which is 5% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $34.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,320 of them working in the area, 39.4 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 $34.53 an hour, 14% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.72 and $43.69 an hour. About 1,050 work in the metro. That is 31.3 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 $35.36 an hour, which is 15% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.99 and $45.41 an hour. BLS counts 950 of them working in the area, 28.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $750. At the 25th percentile ($23.14) it shrinks by about $550. The total moves by 8.3% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 335,010 jobs in the Harrisburg-Carlisle area. That makes it the 78th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.14 | $27.74 | $34.00 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $26.72 | $34.53 | $43.69 | $30.38 | 1.14 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.99 | $35.36 | $45.41 | $30.67 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Harrisburg: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Harrisburg 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
$4,250 to $8,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,150 to $11,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $13,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,250 | $4,600 – $7,100 | $6,450 – $8,950 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,700 | $5,900 – $9,050 | $8,250 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $13,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,500 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $16,900 | $15,500 – $21,400 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Harrisburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Harrisburg?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $13,900 in the Harrisburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Harrisburg?
About $150 to $499 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Harrisburg or York?
York is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,200, which is 1% more than Harrisburg ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Harrisburg?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $9,100. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Harrisburg?
$4,250 to $13,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Harrisburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,500 for fees in the Harrisburg area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Harrisburg expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg is 0% above 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 Harrisburg?
The BLS median is $27.74 an hour in the Harrisburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $34.00.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Harrisburg?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,150 and premium work $10,100 to $13,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Harrisburg
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.