Kitchen remodel cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,600 – $31,600
- Per sq ft
- $151 – $252
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #77
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Erie, PA usually costs $18,600 to $31,600 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $151 to $252 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 1% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 100.7).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Erie, PA, standard level
$22,500 to $27,700
About $181 to $222 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,200 | $21,100 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $22,500 | $27,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,400 | $19,200 | $23,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $5,050 | $6,300 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $18,600 | $25,100 | $31,600 | 100% |
Where the Erie price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.33 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Erie is 1.01 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 20% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Erie is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $19,200 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.0: $450 to $1,350.
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 Erie. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Erie quotes can differ
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.
How Erie compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $25,400. Youngstown is the cheapest at $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −7% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −5% |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | +1% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,400 | +1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Erie ranks #77 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Erie is 0% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,400 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −8% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,700 | −1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Erie
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 Erie the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $27.33 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.37 and $36.03 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 44.0 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 $31.64 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $41.06 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 34.9 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 $31.93 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $45.89 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 23.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Erie metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $33.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $37.82 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Erie metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $29.40 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.28 and $34.01 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $22.90 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.00 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 10.8 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 $670 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $380. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Erie has 120,480 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 181st 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% | $22.37 | $27.33 | $36.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.91 | $31.64 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.08 | $31.93 | $45.89 | $30.67 | 1.04 | metro |
| 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% | $19.09 | $22.90 | $27.00 | $23.75 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Erie
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Erie. 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
$18,600 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) | $15,600 – $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) | $30,700 – $39,100 | $37,000 – $45,400 | $43,300 – $51,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,800 – $58,300 | $55,200 – $67,600 | $64,500 – $77,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Erie
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Erie wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (+10%) and window replacement lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,700 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
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Kitchen remodel in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Erie?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,600 to $31,600 in the Erie area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,500 to $27,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Erie?
About $151 to $252 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,300, which is 7% less than Erie ($25,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $25,100. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Erie?
$30,700 to $51,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Erie?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Erie area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 0% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($25,100 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Erie?
The BLS median is $27.33 an hour in the Erie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.37 to $36.03.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Erie?
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 near Erie
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.