Kitchen remodel cost in Worcester, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,900 – $32,100
- Per sq ft
- $153 – $255
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #50
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Worcester, MA usually costs $18,900 to $32,100 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $153 to $255 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $35.10 an hour in the Worcester area, 21% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Worcester, MA, standard level
$22,900 to $28,200
About $184 to $224 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,300 |
| Labor | $5,450 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $22,900 | $28,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Worcester, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 72% |
| Labor | $4,550 | $6,050 | $7,550 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $18,900 | $25,500 | $32,100 | 100% |
Why Worcester 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 Worcester the blended ratio comes out at 1.21.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Worcester 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 102.5: $510 to $1,550.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Worcester
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
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.
What nearby projects cost in Worcester
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Worcester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+18%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $15,700 | +6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $45,000 – $91,100 | +18% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Worcester: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Worcester. 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
$18,900 to $24,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,900 to $28,200
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,800 to $32,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,800 – $20,300 | $19,200 – $23,700 | $22,600 – $27,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,900 – $24,200 | $22,900 – $28,200 | $26,800 – $32,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $31,100 – $39,700 | $37,600 – $46,100 | $44,000 – $52,600 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $46,400 – $59,100 | $55,900 – $68,600 | $65,400 – $78,100 |
What local crews earn in Worcester
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 Worcester the blend is 1.21.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $35.10 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.63 and $43.40 an hour. About 1,590 work in the metro. That is 45.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $36.30 an hour, which is 19% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.03 and $44.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,580 of them working in the area, 45.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $39.55 an hour, 29% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.23 and $51.02 an hour. About 1,370 work in the metro. That is 39.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, 6% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.74 and $37.24 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 1.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $38.60 an hour, which is 36% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $33.20 and $38.60 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 3.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $26.08 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.90 and $31.57 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 8.6 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 $640 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $500. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Worcester has 349,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 73rd 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% | $28.63 | $35.10 | $43.40 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $27.03 | $36.30 | $44.62 | $30.38 | 1.19 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.23 | $39.55 | $51.02 | $30.67 | 1.29 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.74 | $28.33 | $37.24 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $33.20 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $28.33 | 1.36 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $20.90 | $26.08 | $31.57 | $23.75 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Worcester against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $26,500. Manchester is the cheapest at $24,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MAthis page | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | |
| Amherst, MA35 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA40 miles | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | level |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | −3% |
| Boston, MA50 miles | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −2% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $19,400 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Worcester ranks #50 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Worcester is 3% 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 | +4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | level |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | level |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | −1% |
| 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 Worcester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −12% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −7% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −8% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −7% |
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Kitchen remodel in Worcester: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Worcester?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,900 to $32,100 in the Worcester area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,900 to $28,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Worcester?
About $153 to $255 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Worcester or Amherst?
Amherst is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,300, which is 1% less than Worcester ($25,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Worcester?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $6,050 out of $25,500. Materials are 72% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Worcester?
$31,100 to $52,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Worcester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,550 for fees in the Worcester area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Worcester expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester is 3% 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 Worcester?
The BLS median is $35.10 an hour in the Worcester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.63 to $43.40.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Worcester?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,900 to $24,200 and premium work $26,800 to $32,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Worcester
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.