Kitchen cabinets cost in Birmingham, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,600
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $448
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Birmingham, AL usually costs $3,950 to $12,600 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $139 to $448 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $880 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.23 an hour in the Birmingham area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Birmingham, AL, standard level
$6,500 to $9,950
About $232 to $355 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,950 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Birmingham, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,700 | $6,350 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,250 | $12,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Birmingham number
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Birmingham the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Birmingham is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.6: $460 to $1,350.
Specs and site conditions that change a Birmingham bid
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
What local crews earn in Birmingham
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Birmingham the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.23 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $28.95 an hour. About 1,660 work in the metro. That is 31.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.23 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $30.69 an hour. BLS counts 2,780 of them working in the area, 53.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.89 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $30.98 an hour. About 1,840 work in the metro. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $570 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Birmingham has 520,290 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 50th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.00 | $24.23 | $28.95 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.84 | $27.23 | $30.69 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.67 | $28.89 | $30.98 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Birmingham?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Birmingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Is Birmingham cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Birmingham. Auburn is the lowest at about $7,950 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, ALthis page | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL60 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Decatur, AL75 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | level |
| Montgomery, AL80 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −3% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL100 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Birmingham ranks #207 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Birmingham is 2% above the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −3% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Birmingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +14% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +7% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Birmingham
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Birmingham. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$3,950 to $7,400
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,950
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,100 to $12,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,400 | $5,850 – $8,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,200 | $7,500 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,400 | $6,500 – $9,950 | $9,100 – $12,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,300 | $10,000 – $15,300 | $14,000 – $19,300 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Birmingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Birmingham?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,600 in the Birmingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Birmingham?
About $139 to $448 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 1% less than Birmingham ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Birmingham?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,700 out of $8,250. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Birmingham?
$3,950 to $12,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Birmingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,350 for fees in the Birmingham area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Birmingham expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham is 2% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($8,100 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Birmingham?
The BLS median is $24.23 an hour in the Birmingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $28.95.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Birmingham?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,400 and premium work $9,100 to $12,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Birmingham
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 Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.