Kitchen remodel cost in Albany, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,700 – $31,800
- Per sq ft
- $152 – $253
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Albany area: $18,700 to $31,800 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 $29.19 an hour in the Albany area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Albany, NY, standard level
$22,600 to $27,900
About $182 to $222 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,100 | $20,900 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $22,600 | $27,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Albany, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,200 | $19,000 | $23,700 | 75% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,300 | $6,650 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $18,700 | $25,300 | $31,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Albany number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Albany wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 21% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albany is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $19,000 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 99.6: $500 to $1,500.
Who does the work: Albany 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 Albany the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $29.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $36.71 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 44.5 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 $36.01 an hour, which is 19% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.79 and $47.43 an hour. BLS counts 1,820 of them working in the area, 40.5 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 $37.24 an hour, 21% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.77 and $53.52 an hour. About 1,470 work in the metro. That is 32.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.73 an hour, 4% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.95 and $34.32 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 2.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.90 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.68 and $34.55 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 3.6 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 $24.83 an hour, 5% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $30.64 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 10.7 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 $580 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albany-Schenectady-Troy has 449,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 55th 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% | $25.00 | $29.19 | $36.71 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $27.79 | $36.01 | $47.43 | $30.38 | 1.19 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.77 | $37.24 | $53.52 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $22.95 | $27.73 | $34.32 | $26.77 | 1.04 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.68 | $27.90 | $34.55 | $28.33 | 0.98 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.93 | $24.83 | $30.64 | $23.75 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Albany
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albany wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+7%) and window replacement lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,300 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,600 – $80,300 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albany bid
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.
How Albany compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Albany. Utica is the lowest at about $25,000 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NYthis page | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | |
| Pittsfield, MA45 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | level |
| Kingston, NY60 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Amherst, MA70 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | level |
| Utica, NY75 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA80 miles | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +1% |
| New York (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +8% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albany ranks #61 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albany is 8% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $20,800 – $35,500 | $28,200 | +11% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | level |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $18,700 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,900 | −9% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $22,200 – $37,700 | $30,000 | +19% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $19,400 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +4% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Albany
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albany. 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
$18,700 to $23,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,600 to $27,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,600 to $31,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,700 – $20,100 | $19,000 – $23,400 | $22,300 – $26,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,700 – $23,900 | $22,600 – $27,900 | $26,600 – $31,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,800 – $39,300 | $37,200 – $45,700 | $43,600 – $52,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $46,000 – $58,500 | $55,400 – $67,900 | $64,800 – $77,300 |
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Kitchen remodel in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Albany?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,700 to $31,800 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,600 to $27,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Albany?
About $152 to $253 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 Albany or Pittsfield?
Pittsfield is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,100, which is 0% less than Albany ($25,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,300 out of $25,300. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Albany?
$30,800 to $52,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Albany?
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 Albany area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of New York?
Albany is 8% below the New York statewide estimate ($27,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $29.19 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $36.71.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Albany?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,700 to $23,900 and premium work $26,600 to $31,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Albany
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.