Kitchen cabinets cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $13,800
- Per linear ft
- $145 – $488
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #123
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Phoenix, plan on $4,150 to $13,800 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $145 to $488 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $248 to $385 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,550 | $4,750 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,350 | $7,450 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 12% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
Why Phoenix prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Phoenix wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Phoenix metro is 95.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.3) and land at $520 to $1,550.
Related projects, priced for Phoenix
Because every project leans on different trades, Phoenix's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,750 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Phoenix
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Phoenix 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
$4,150 to $8,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,900 to $13,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,150 | $4,550 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,550 | $5,800 – $8,950 | $8,150 – $11,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,900 – $13,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,300 – $12,200 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,200 – $21,100 |
Is Phoenix cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,100 to $10,100 across Phoenix and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −8% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,700 | −3% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −9% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −3% |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,100 | +13% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Phoenix comes in at #123 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −8% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,700 | −3% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −9% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −3% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −10% |
Cities with a workforce like Phoenix's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,600 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +16% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | +29% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,250 – $13,400 | $8,800 | −2% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +21% |
Phoenix labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 Phoenix is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.30 an hour. BLS counts 12,710 of them working in the area, 53.5 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 $29.43 an hour, 3% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $37.05 an hour. About 17,240 work in the metro. That is 72.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.65 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.17 and $43.50 an hour. BLS counts 9,270 of them working in the area, 39.0 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 ($35.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $760. At the 25th percentile ($23.36) it shrinks by about $680. The total moves by 8.5% or 7.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,375,760 jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. That makes it the 11th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.36 | $29.00 | $35.30 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.51 | $29.43 | $37.05 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $26.17 | $30.65 | $43.50 | $30.67 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Phoenix
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).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
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Kitchen cabinets in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Phoenix?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $13,800 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Phoenix?
About $145 to $488 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,250, which is 8% less than Phoenix ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $8,950. Materials are 40% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Phoenix?
$4,150 to $13,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Phoenix?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Phoenix area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 1% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($8,800 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $29.00 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $35.30.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Phoenix?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,000 and premium work $9,900 to $13,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Phoenix
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.