Kitchen cabinets cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $443
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Tucson, AZ usually costs $3,950 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $138 to $443 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $890 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$6,500 to $9,950
About $230 to $352 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,950 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,650 | $6,250 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $970 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,250 | $12,500 | 100% |
Where the Tucson price comes from
Labor is 44% 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 Tucson the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tucson is at 96.2 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 96.9: $480 to $1,450.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Tucson
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).
Planning more than one job in Tucson?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tucson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and storm door lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Is Tucson cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $10,100. Yuma is the cheapest at $8,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +9% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +5% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,100 | +23% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +5% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tucson ranks #211 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tucson is 7% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +9% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +5% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +5% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +11% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +5% |
What local crews earn in Tucson
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 Tucson the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.61 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $28.94 an hour. About 1,380 work in the metro. That is 35.4 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 $28.60 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $35.30 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 34.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.40 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.88 and $31.05 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 30.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $640 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 7.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tucson has 389,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 68th 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% | $22.31 | $23.61 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.34 | $28.60 | $35.30 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.88 | $28.40 | $31.05 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Tucson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tucson. 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 $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,950
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,100 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $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 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,950 | $9,100 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,300 | $9,950 – $15,200 | $13,900 – $19,200 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Tucson?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,500 in the Tucson 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 Tucson?
About $138 to $443 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,950, which is 9% more than Tucson ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,250. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Tucson?
$3,950 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Tucson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Tucson area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 7% below 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 Tucson?
The BLS median is $23.61 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.31 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Tucson?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,350 and premium work $9,100 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Tucson
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.