Kitchen remodel cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,800 – $31,900
- Per sq ft
- $152 – $254
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #59
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Amherst area: $18,800 to $31,900 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Amherst, MA, standard level
$22,700 to $28,000
About $183 to $223 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,300 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $6,500 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $22,700 | $28,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 73% |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,900 | $7,350 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $18,800 | $25,300 | $31,900 | 100% |
Where the Amherst price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $32.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Amherst is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Amherst is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,500 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.2: $500 to $1,500.
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 Amherst. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Amherst 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 $25,000 to $25,600 across Amherst and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −1% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −2% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $19,400 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Amherst ranks #59 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Amherst is 4% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −6% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −7% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $19,900 – $33,700 | $26,800 | +6% |
Who does the work: Amherst trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Amherst the blend is 1.18.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $32.13 an hour, 10% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $41.93 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 53.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $37.01 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.16 and $40.75 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 36.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $37.77 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $45.15 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amherst metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $39.02 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.46 and $46.13 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amherst metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $33.42 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.51 and $38.60 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $26.46 an hour, 11% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $31.44 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 9.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $750 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Amherst Town-Northampton has 65,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 273rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $28.62 | $32.13 | $41.93 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.16 | $37.01 | $40.75 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $27.70 | $37.77 | $45.15 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $28.46 | $39.02 | $46.13 | $26.77 | 1.46 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.51 | $33.42 | $38.60 | $28.33 | 1.18 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.61 | $26.46 | $31.44 | $23.75 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Amherst?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Amherst wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+19%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,800 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,100 – $16,300 | +10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $41,700 – $84,300 | +10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,250 | +19% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Amherst
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Amherst. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$18,800 to $24,000
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,700 to $28,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,700 to $31,900
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,700 – $20,200 | $19,100 – $23,500 | $22,400 – $26,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,800 – $24,000 | $22,700 – $28,000 | $26,700 – $31,900 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,900 – $39,400 | $37,300 – $45,800 | $43,700 – $52,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $46,100 – $58,700 | $55,600 – $68,200 | $65,000 – $77,600 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Amherst
Scope
A full kitchen update is $15,000-$50,000, a large remodel $50,000-$70,000+, and a partial refresh $60-$150 per square foot (HomeGuide).
Cabinets
In a 10x10 kitchen, cabinets alone are $3,000-$11,000 for stock or semi-custom and up to $26,500 for fully custom.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
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Kitchen remodel in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Amherst?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,800 to $31,900 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,700 to $28,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Amherst?
About $152 to $254 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,600, which is 1% more than Amherst ($25,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $5,900 out of $25,300. Materials are 73% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Amherst?
$30,900 to $52,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Amherst?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Amherst area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($26,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.62 to $41.93.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Amherst?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,800 to $24,000 and premium work $26,700 to $31,900. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Amherst
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.