Kitchen remodel cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,500 – $31,500
- Per sq ft
- $150 – $251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
Utica homeowners pay roughly $18,500 to $31,500 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $150 to $251 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Utica is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Utica, NY, standard level
$22,400 to $27,600
About $180 to $221 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,100 | $20,900 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $22,400 | $27,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,200 | $19,000 | $23,700 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,850 | $5,100 | $6,400 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $18,500 | $25,000 | $31,500 | 100% |
Why Utica prices look the way they do
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, Utica wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 20% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Utica metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $19,000, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $460 to $1,400.
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 Utica. The wage table below marks each row.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Utica is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $28.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 32.1 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 $29.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.65 and $37.75 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 22.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $35.00 an hour, which is 14% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.66 and $47.60 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 11.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Utica metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.45 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Utica metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.46 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.22 and $36.34 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $24.35 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.51 and $28.89 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 5.9 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 ($34.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $440. At the 25th percentile ($24.07) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 1.8% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,390 jobs in the Utica-Rome area. That makes it the 185th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $25.65 | $29.64 | $37.75 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.66 | $35.00 | $47.60 | $30.67 | 1.14 | metro |
| 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% | $21.51 | $24.35 | $28.89 | $23.75 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Utica?
Because every project leans on different trades, Utica's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +6% and kitchen cabinets −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,500 – $77,800 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Why two Utica quotes can differ
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+.
Is Utica cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Utica. Pittsfield comes closest at about $25,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +1% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +2% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | +1% |
| New York (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +9% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Utica comes in at #81 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Utica is 9% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $20,800 – $35,500 | $28,200 | +13% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $18,700 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +9% |
Cities with a workforce like Utica's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −3% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −9% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Utica
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Utica 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
$18,500 to $23,700
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,400 to $27,600
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,300 to $31,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,500 – $19,900 | $18,800 – $23,200 | $22,100 – $26,500 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,500 – $23,700 | $22,400 – $27,600 | $26,300 – $31,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,500 – $38,900 | $36,800 – $45,200 | $43,100 – $51,500 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,600 – $58,000 | $54,900 – $67,300 | $64,200 – $76,600 |
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Kitchen remodel in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Utica?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,500 to $31,500 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,400 to $27,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Utica?
About $150 to $251 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,200, which is 1% more than Utica ($25,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $5,100 out of $25,000. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Utica?
$30,500 to $51,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Utica?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Utica area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 9% 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 Utica?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.07 to $34.34.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Utica?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,500 to $23,700 and premium work $26,300 to $31,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Utica
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.