Kitchen Remodel Cost in New York (2026)
Kitchen remodels are priced by size and finish level. This page adjusts the national kitchen remodel range for New York labor costs, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for carpenters.
In New York, most homeowners pay $25,450 to $48,950 for 150 sq ft, midrange, compared with $23,000 to $44,250 nationally.11% above national
- New York typical total$25,450 to $48,950
- National typical total$23,000 to $44,250
- NY carpenters median wage$72,330/yr
- vs. national median19% above
Your New York estimate
- Materials and labor
- Add-ons
- Permits and design
New York prices: national installed ranges adjusted for New York trade wages. Your local quotes may differ.
New York kitchen remodel cost by option
Installed totals for 150 sq ft, standard conditions and permits and design included.
| Option | New York | National | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor or cosmetic | $13,000 to $28,200 | $11,750 to $25,500 | |
| Midrange | $25,450 to $48,950 | $23,000 to $44,250 | |
| Upscale | $46,200 to $86,300 | $41,750 to $78,000 |
What's different in New York
- Carpenter wages are well above the national median, and New York City costs are far above upstate.
- Apartment kitchens often require co-op or condo board approval, insurance certificates and restricted work hours.
- Small urban kitchens can still cost as much as large suburban ones because of access and labor.
How the New York figure is calculated
Labor is roughly 55% of an installed kitchen remodel job. The median wage for carpenters in New York is $72,330 a year, against a national median of $60,580 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). We apply that 19% above-national difference to the labor share only, which moves the whole installed range by about 11% up. Materials are priced nationally, since they vary far less by state than labor does. Prices inside New York still vary by metro area and by contractor. Read the full method.
Sources and method
Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, SOC 47-2031 (Carpenters), state and national median annual wages. National installed price ranges: HouseMath editorial team, reviewed September 2026.