Kitchen remodel cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $20,200 – $34,500
- Per sq ft
- $164 – $274
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 9
What does it cost to remodel a kitchen in New York? Plan on $20,200 to $34,500 for 120 sq ft. Wages (1.18x the US blend), materials (price index 107.3) and permit costs (107.9) put the state above the national midpoint by 9%.
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $25,000 (Utica) to $28,200 (New York) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in New York (statewide), standard level
$24,500 to $30,200
About $197 to $241 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,400 | $22,400 |
| Labor | $5,300 | $6,450 |
| Permits and fees | $860 | $1,300 |
| Total | $24,500 | $30,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,300 | $20,400 | $25,500 | 75% |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,900 | $7,350 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $540 | $1,100 | $1,600 | 4% |
| Total | $20,200 | $27,400 | $34,500 | 100% |
Wages behind the New York number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 6 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.18 for New York.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $34.77 an hour, which is 19% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.56 and $43.18 an hour. BLS counts 40,630 of them working in the state, 41.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $37.86 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.08 and $51.16 an hour. About 40,130 work in the state. That is 41.4 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 $37.26 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.83 and $48.67 an hour. BLS counts 23,210 of them working in the state, 24.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.45 an hour, which is 10% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour. BLS counts 2,990 of them working in the state, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.46 an hour, 4% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $25.22 and $36.34 an hour. About 2,840 work in the state. That is 2.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $28.64 an hour, which is 21% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $38.14 an hour. BLS counts 13,040 of them working in the state, 13.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($43.18 an hour) would add about $650 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.56) would take off about $550. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $27.56 | $34.77 | $43.18 | $29.12 | 1.19 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.08 | $37.86 | $51.16 | $30.38 | 1.25 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.83 | $37.26 | $48.67 | $30.67 | 1.21 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.22 | $29.46 | $36.34 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $23.47 | $28.64 | $38.14 | $23.75 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Which New York city is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $27,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 13%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (120 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $20,800 – $35,500 | $28,200 | +3% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | level |
| Binghamton, NY | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | −7% |
| Buffalo, NY | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | −7% |
| Albany, NY | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | −8% |
| Rochester, NY | $18,700 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −8% |
| Kingston, NY | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −8% |
| Syracuse, NY | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −8% |
| Utica, NY | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −9% |
If you are planning more than one job in New York
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New York wages and prices. Against national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+14%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $16,000 | +14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,200 | +12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $43,500 – $88,000 | +14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Quality levels and sizes in New York
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New York wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$20,200 to $25,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,500 to $30,200
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,800 to $34,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $17,000 – $21,800 | $20,600 – $25,400 | $24,200 – $29,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,200 – $25,900 | $24,500 – $30,200 | $28,800 – $34,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,400 – $42,600 | $40,300 – $49,500 | $47,200 – $56,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $49,800 – $63,400 | $60,000 – $73,600 | $70,200 – $83,700 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in New York
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.
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.
New York versus the states around it
New York ranks 4 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $29,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $22,500, both for 120 sq ft at the midpoint. New York sits at $27,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | −8% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $20,100 – $34,200 | $27,100 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | −8% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −12% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | −10% |
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Kitchen remodel in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in New York?
$20,200 to $34,500 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Utica at about $25,000 (midpoint, 120 sq ft). The priciest is New York at $28,200.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 9% more expensive: $27,400 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 21% ($5,900). Materials are 75%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.18x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $34.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.56 to $43.18.
+Where does New York rank for kitchen remodel costs?
4th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $27,400 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in New York?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,200 to $25,900 and premium work $28,800 to $34,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in New York
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.