Kitchen cabinets cost in Anchorage, AK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,750 – $16,200
- Per linear ft
- $169 – $586
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #14
- 1 = most expensive
Anchorage homeowners pay roughly $4,750 to $16,200 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $169 to $586 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Anchorage is 15% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $35.00 an hour in the Anchorage area, 20% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Anchorage, AK, standard level
$8,200 to $12,800
About $294 to $461 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,500 | $4,550 |
| Labor | $3,850 | $6,950 |
| Permits and fees | $840 | $1,250 |
| Total | $8,200 | $12,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Anchorage, AK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,700 | $4,050 | $5,350 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $5,400 | $9,300 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 10% |
| Total | $4,750 | $10,500 | $16,200 | 100% |
Why Anchorage prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Anchorage is 1.24 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Anchorage metro is 107.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $4,050, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.4) and land at $530 to $1,600.
Planning more than one job in Anchorage?
Because every project leans on different trades, Anchorage's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +16% and kitchen backsplash +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,400 – $34,700 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,750 | +11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,800 | +15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,600 | +5% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Anchorage
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Anchorage: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Anchorage 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
$4,750 to $9,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,200 to $12,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,600 to $16,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,000 | $5,250 – $8,200 | $7,450 – $10,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,650 | $6,750 – $10,500 | $9,550 – $13,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,750 – $9,350 | $8,200 – $12,800 | $11,600 – $16,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,300 – $14,400 | $12,600 – $19,700 | $17,900 – $25,000 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Anchorage is 1.24 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $35.00 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $44.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,460 of them working in the area, 82.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $39.63 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.81 and $49.80 an hour. About 930 work in the metro. That is 52.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $45.00 an hour, which is 47% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $34.73 and $49.08 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 36.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,100. At the 25th percentile ($28.72) it shrinks by about $750. The total moves by 10.5% or 7.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 177,050 jobs in the Anchorage area. That makes it the 131st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $28.72 | $35.00 | $44.15 | $29.12 | 1.20 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.81 | $39.63 | $49.80 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $34.73 | $45.00 | $49.08 | $30.67 | 1.47 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
How Anchorage compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $9,550 to $10,800 across Anchorage and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AKthis page | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | |
| Bellingham, WA1410 miles | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +1% |
| Bremerton, WA1450 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −6% |
| Seattle, WA1480 miles | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +3% |
| Olympia, WA1485 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −6% |
| Spokane, WA1570 miles | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −9% |
| Alaska (statewide) | $4,750 – $16,300 | $10,500 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Anchorage comes in at #14 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Anchorage is 0% below the Alaska figure.
Anchorage is the only Alaska metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Anchorage's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Anchorage against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −22% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −16% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −24% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −13% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Anchorage: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Anchorage?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,750 to $16,200 in the Anchorage area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,200 to $12,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Anchorage?
About $169 to $586 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Anchorage or Bellingham?
Bellingham is 1410 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,600, which is 1% more than Anchorage ($10,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Anchorage?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $5,400 out of $10,500. Materials are 38% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Anchorage?
$4,750 to $16,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Anchorage?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Anchorage area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Anchorage expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Alaska?
Anchorage is 0% below the Alaska statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Anchorage?
The BLS median is $35.00 an hour in the Anchorage area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.72 to $44.15.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Anchorage?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $9,350 and premium work $11,600 to $16,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Anchorage
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.