Kitchen remodel cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $19,000 – $32,300
- Per sq ft
- $154 – $257
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #48
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Springfield, plan on $19,000 to $32,300 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $154 to $257 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, 25% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Springfield, MA, standard level
$23,000 to $28,300
About $185 to $226 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,300 |
| Labor | $5,600 | $6,850 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $23,000 | $28,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 72% |
| Labor | $4,650 | $6,250 | $7,800 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $19,000 | $25,600 | $32,300 | 100% |
Why Springfield prices look the way they do
Labor is 24% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.25.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,500, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.1) and land at $480 to $1,450.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Springfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Springfield. Waterbury is the lowest at about $25,000 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | −1% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | level |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −3% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $19,400 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #48 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Springfield is 2% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +3% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | level |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | −1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +6% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +5% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −6% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | −4% |
Springfield 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 Springfield is 1.25 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $36.31 an hour, which is 25% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 32.8 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 $37.22 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.78 and $46.41 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 42.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $44.27 an hour, which is 44% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.09 and $51.01 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 33.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $32.25 an hour, which is 20% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.68 and $42.45 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 1.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Springfield 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.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $23.86 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $30.09 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 8.9 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 ($42.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $440. At the 25th percentile ($28.38) it shrinks by about $610. The total moves by 1.7% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 201,240 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 113th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $27.78 | $37.22 | $46.41 | $30.38 | 1.23 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.09 | $44.27 | $51.01 | $30.67 | 1.44 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $27.68 | $32.25 | $42.45 | $26.77 | 1.20 | metro |
| 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% | $21.58 | $23.86 | $30.09 | $23.75 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Springfield bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$19,000 to $24,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$23,000 to $28,300
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$27,000 to $32,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,900 – $20,400 | $19,300 – $23,800 | $22,600 – $27,100 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $19,000 – $24,300 | $23,000 – $28,300 | $27,000 – $32,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $31,300 – $39,900 | $37,800 – $46,400 | $44,200 – $52,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $46,800 – $59,500 | $56,300 – $69,000 | $65,800 – $78,600 |
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +17% and kitchen backsplash +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,500 – $15,800 | +11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,100 | +12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $15,900 | +7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $44,200 – $89,300 | +16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
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Kitchen remodel in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Springfield?
For 120 sq ft, expect $19,000 to $32,300 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $23,000 to $28,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Springfield?
About $154 to $257 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,300, which is 1% less than Springfield ($25,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $25,600. Materials are 72% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$31,300 to $52,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 2% 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.38 to $42.01.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Springfield?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $19,000 to $24,300 and premium work $27,000 to $32,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Springfield
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.