Kitchen remodel cost in Pennsylvania
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $18,600 – $31,600
- Per sq ft
- $151 – $251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 12
What does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Pennsylvania? Plan on $18,600 to $31,600 for 120 sq ft. Wages (1.04x the US blend), materials (price index 99.4) and permit costs (97.6) put the state above the national midpoint by 0%.
Inside Pennsylvania, the metros we cover range from $24,800 (Chambersburg) to $25,400 (Harrisburg) 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 Pennsylvania (statewide), standard level
$22,500 to $27,700
About $181 to $221 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,000 | $20,800 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $5,700 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $22,500 | $27,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Pennsylvania
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,200 | $18,900 | $23,600 | 75% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,200 | $6,500 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $18,600 | $25,100 | $31,600 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Pennsylvania
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Pennsylvania wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$18,600 to $23,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,500 to $27,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,400 to $31,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,500 – $20,000 | $18,900 – $23,300 | $22,200 – $26,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,600 – $23,800 | $22,500 – $27,700 | $26,400 – $31,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,600 – $39,000 | $36,900 – $45,400 | $43,200 – $51,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,700 – $58,100 | $55,000 – $67,400 | $64,300 – $76,800 |
Which Pennsylvania city is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
3 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $25,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +1% |
| York, PA | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,400 | +1% |
| Reading, PA | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Scranton, PA | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | level |
| Allentown, PA | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| Erie, PA | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
| Altoona, PA | $18,500 – $31,400 | $25,000 | level |
| Philadelphia, PA | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | −1% |
| State College, PA | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | −1% |
| Chambersburg, PA | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | −1% |
If you are planning more than one job in Pennsylvania
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Pennsylvania wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (+9%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $15,000 | level |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,300 – $77,600 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Pennsylvania
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.
Pennsylvania against its neighbors
Pennsylvania ranks 14 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. Pennsylvania sits at $25,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 70 miles away | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +2% |
| Delaware | 100 miles away | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −3% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $20,100 – $34,200 | $27,100 | +8% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +8% |
| New York | 140 miles away | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +9% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Pennsylvania
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 1.04 for Pennsylvania.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $28.54 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $35.92 an hour. BLS counts 30,630 of them working in the state, 50.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $32.50 an hour, 7% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $45.92 an hour. About 22,730 work in the state. That is 37.5 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 $32.73 an hour, which is 7% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.83 and $44.15 an hour. BLS counts 13,620 of them working in the state, 22.5 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 $33.77 an hour, which is 26% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $37.82 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the state, 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.40 an hour, 4% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.28 and $34.01 an hour. About 1,690 work in the state. That is 2.8 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 $25.06 an hour, which is 6% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $29.33 an hour. BLS counts 5,980 of them working in the state, 9.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.92 an hour) would add about $570 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.01) would take off about $430. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 6,064,600 jobs across Pennsylvania (May 2025), which is 3.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $35.92 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $26.51 | $32.50 | $45.92 | $30.38 | 1.07 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $27.83 | $32.73 | $44.15 | $30.67 | 1.07 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $24.16 | $33.77 | $37.82 | $26.77 | 1.26 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.28 | $29.40 | $34.01 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.89 | $25.06 | $29.33 | $23.75 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Pennsylvania: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Pennsylvania?
$18,600 to $31,600 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Pennsylvania can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Pennsylvania is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Chambersburg at about $24,800 (midpoint, 120 sq ft). The priciest is Harrisburg at $25,400.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Pennsylvania than the US average?
It is 0% more expensive: $25,100 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Pennsylvania?
About 21% ($5,200). Materials are 75%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Pennsylvania?
The BLS statewide median is $28.54 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $35.92.
+Where does Pennsylvania rank for kitchen remodel costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $25,100 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Pennsylvania?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,600 to $23,800 and premium work $26,400 to $31,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg, PA$25,400 midpoint
- York, PA$25,400 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$25,400 midpoint
- Reading, PA$25,200 midpoint
- Scranton, PA$25,100 midpoint
- Allentown, PA$25,100 midpoint
- Erie, PA$25,100 midpoint
- Lancaster, PA$25,000 midpoint
- Altoona, PA$25,000 midpoint
- Philadelphia, PA$24,900 midpoint
- State College, PA$24,900 midpoint
- Chambersburg, PA$24,800 midpoint
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.