What home projects cost in Pennsylvania
Construction workers in Pennsylvania earn $1,579 a week on average, +1.3% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about +0.6% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,000 more here than the national figure.
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Pennsylvania pays more than 35 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Pennsylvania | $66,000 – $99,000 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Pennsylvania | $13,700 – $21,500 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Pennsylvania | $29,000 – $43,400 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Pennsylvania | $4,350 – $6,550 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Pennsylvania | $26,000 – $42,400 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Pennsylvania | $5,150 – $8,450 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Pennsylvania | $5,650 – $8,850 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Pennsylvania | $133,900 – $228,100 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Pennsylvania | $5,300 – $8,300 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Pennsylvania | $32,100 – $52,300 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Pennsylvania | $2,800 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Pennsylvania | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Pennsylvania | $5,750 – $9,350 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Pennsylvania | $6,400 – $10,400 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Pennsylvania | $5,050 – $8,250 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Pennsylvania | $4,400 – $7,200 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Pennsylvania | $4,050 – $6,850 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Pennsylvania | $33,500 – $57,100 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Pennsylvania | $4,500 – $7,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Pennsylvania | $7,350 – $11,500 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Pennsylvania | $3,600 – $6,100 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Pennsylvania | $2,800 – $4,700 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Pennsylvania | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Pennsylvania | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Pennsylvania | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Pennsylvania | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Pennsylvania | $9,450 – $14,800 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Pennsylvania | $4,600 – $7,500 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Pennsylvania | $5,350 – $9,550 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Pennsylvania | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Pennsylvania | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Pennsylvania | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Pennsylvania | $4,000 – $7,100 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Pennsylvania | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Pennsylvania | $5,700 – $10,600 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Pennsylvania | $3,700 – $6,900 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Pennsylvania figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Pennsylvania.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Pennsylvania averages $1,579 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.013. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.006.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Pennsylvania is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Pennsylvania costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Pennsylvania?
- Construction wages in Pennsylvania run +1.3% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly +0.6% on the price of a job. Pennsylvania pays more than 35 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Pennsylvania adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +0.6%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,000 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Pennsylvania, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Pennsylvania?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,050 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $133,900 to $228,100. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Pennsylvania?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.