Kitchen remodel cost in Hagerstown, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,600 – $30,000
- Per sq ft
- $143 – $239
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #150
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Hagerstown, plan on $17,600 to $30,000 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $143 to $239 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD, standard level
$21,400 to $26,300
About $172 to $210 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $5,000 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,400 | $26,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,400 | $4,550 | $5,700 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,600 | $23,800 | $30,000 | 100% |
Where the Hagerstown price comes from
Labor is 19% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Hagerstown the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hagerstown metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.2) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Hagerstown. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Hagerstown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $23,700 to $26,200 across Hagerstown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MDthis page | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | |
| Chambersburg, PA30 miles | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +4% |
| Winchester, VA30 miles | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | −1% |
| Washington, DC55 miles | $19,400 – $33,000 | $26,200 | +10% |
| Altoona, PA65 miles | $18,500 – $31,400 | $25,000 | +5% |
| York, PA70 miles | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +6% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +8% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Hagerstown comes in at #150 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Hagerstown is 7% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +7% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Hagerstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hagerstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +5% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $19,900 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +12% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | +4% |
What nearby projects cost in Hagerstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Hagerstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,900 – $72,800 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Hagerstown labor market for kitchen remodel
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Hagerstown is 0.92 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $27.21 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.80 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 32.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $29.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.99 and $37.57 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 40.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.50 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $32.67 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 23.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hagerstown metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $21.96 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $25.00 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hagerstown metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $26.29 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.96 and $29.22 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $20.71 an hour, which is 13% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.37 and $24.20 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 8.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), 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 ($29.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($21.25) it shrinks by about $460. The total moves by 0.8% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 107,170 jobs in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg area. That makes it the 195th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.25 | $27.21 | $29.80 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.99 | $29.96 | $37.57 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.06 | $26.50 | $32.67 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.57 | $21.96 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.82 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.96 | $26.29 | $29.22 | $28.33 | 0.93 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.37 | $20.71 | $24.20 | $23.75 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Why two Hagerstown quotes can differ
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
Cost by quality level and size in Hagerstown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hagerstown 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
$17,600 to $22,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,400 to $26,300
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,100 to $30,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,800 – $19,000 | $17,900 – $22,100 | $21,100 – $25,300 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,600 – $22,600 | $21,400 – $26,300 | $25,100 – $30,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,100 – $37,100 | $35,100 – $43,100 | $41,100 – $49,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,400 – $55,200 | $52,300 – $64,100 | $61,100 – $73,000 |
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Kitchen remodel in Hagerstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Hagerstown?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,600 to $30,000 in the Hagerstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,400 to $26,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Hagerstown?
About $143 to $239 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Hagerstown or Chambersburg?
Chambersburg is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,800, which is 4% more than Hagerstown ($23,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hagerstown?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $23,800. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Hagerstown?
$29,100 to $49,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Hagerstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Hagerstown area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hagerstown expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Maryland?
Hagerstown is 7% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($25,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hagerstown?
The BLS median is $27.21 an hour in the Hagerstown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.80.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Hagerstown?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,600 to $22,600 and premium work $25,100 to $30,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Hagerstown
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 Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.