Kitchen remodel cost in Scranton, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,600 – $31,700
- Per sq ft
- $151 – $252
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #73
- 1 = most expensive
Scranton homeowners pay roughly $18,600 to $31,700 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $151 to $252 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Scranton is almost level. 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 Scranton, 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 | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $22,500 | $27,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Scranton, 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 | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $18,600 | $25,100 | $31,700 | 100% |
Why Scranton 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, Scranton wages are 1.01 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 Scranton metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $19,200, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Scranton. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Scranton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Binghamton is the priciest of the group at $25,500. Lancaster is the cheapest at $25,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PAthis page | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | |
| Allentown, PA45 miles | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +1% |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Lancaster, PA90 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA90 miles | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Scranton comes in at #73 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Scranton is 0% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| 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% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Scranton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Scranton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $19,700 – $33,500 | $26,600 | +6% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −7% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | −6% |
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 Scranton is 1.01 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $28.96 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $35.74 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 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 $33.44 an hour, 10% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.46 and $47.24 an hour. About 1,050 work in the metro. That is 41.1 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 $29.40 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $34.74 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 17.6 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 Scranton 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), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.91 an hour, 19% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $32.89 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 2.0 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 $23.89 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $28.15 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 5.1 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 ($35.74 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($23.00) it shrinks by about $460. The total moves by 2.1% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 255,620 jobs in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area. That makes it the 102nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.00 | $28.96 | $35.74 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $24.46 | $33.44 | $47.24 | $30.38 | 1.10 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.05 | $29.40 | $34.74 | $30.67 | 0.96 | 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% | $17.61 | $22.91 | $32.89 | $28.33 | 0.81 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.66 | $23.89 | $28.15 | $23.75 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Scranton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Scranton 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
$18,600 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 $31,700
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 – $31,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,700 – $39,200 | $37,000 – $45,500 | $43,400 – $51,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,800 – $58,300 | $55,200 – $67,700 | $64,600 – $77,000 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Scranton
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.
Planning more than one job in Scranton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Scranton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +10% and home addition −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $13,900 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
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Kitchen remodel in Scranton: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Scranton?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,600 to $31,700 in the Scranton 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 Scranton?
About $151 to $252 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Scranton or Allentown?
Allentown is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,100, which is 0% less than Scranton ($25,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Scranton?
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 Scranton?
$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 Scranton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Scranton area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Scranton expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton 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 Scranton?
The BLS median is $28.96 an hour in the Scranton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $35.74.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Scranton?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,600 to $23,800 and premium work $26,400 to $31,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Scranton
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.