Kitchen cabinets cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $134 – $429
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #269
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Fayetteville area: $3,800 to $12,100 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 13% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$6,300 to $9,600
About $223 to $341 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,300 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $3,550 | $6,050 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,950 | $12,100 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville price comes from
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, Fayetteville wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $460 to $1,350.
Why two Fayetteville quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Fayetteville?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−9%) and shower pan lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,800 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $740 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Fayetteville. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $7,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 | −6% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | +2% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +4% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | level |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #269 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 2% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 | −6% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +16% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +20% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
Who does the work: Fayetteville trade wages
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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.67 an hour, which is 22% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $30.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,810 of them working in the area, 65.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.05 an hour, 18% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.05 and $30.04 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 30.2 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 $560 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd 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% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.80 | $23.67 | $30.26 | $30.38 | 0.78 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.05 | $25.05 | $30.04 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Fayetteville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. 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
$3,800 to $7,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,300 to $9,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,800 to $12,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,600 | $4,050 – $6,200 | $5,650 – $7,800 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,850 | $5,200 – $7,900 | $7,250 – $9,950 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,150 | $6,300 – $9,600 | $8,800 – $12,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,800 – $10,900 | $9,650 – $14,700 | $13,500 – $18,500 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Fayetteville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $12,100 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,300 to $9,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Fayetteville?
About $134 to $429 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 Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,500, which is 6% less than Fayetteville ($7,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $7,950. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$3,800 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 2% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($7,800 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Fayetteville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $7,150 and premium work $8,800 to $12,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Fayetteville
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.