Kitchen cabinets cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,750 – $11,900
- Per linear ft
- $133 – $424
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #282
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Little Rock area: $3,750 to $11,900 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 14% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.10 an hour in the Little Rock area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Little Rock, AR, standard level
$6,200 to $9,500
About $220 to $336 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 45% |
| Labor | $980 | $3,450 | $5,900 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $890 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,750 | $7,850 | $11,900 | 100% |
Why Little Rock prices look the way they do
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 Little Rock the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Little Rock 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 89.4: $450 to $1,350.
Who does the work: Little Rock 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 Little Rock the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.10 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.08 and $27.36 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 30.1 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 $23.17 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $29.41 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the area, 52.2 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 $23.65 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $29.55 an hour. About 890 work in the metro. That is 24.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway has 358,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 72nd 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% | $20.08 | $23.10 | $27.36 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.07 | $23.17 | $29.41 | $30.38 | 0.76 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $18.26 | $23.65 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Little Rock against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Little Rock. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $7,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 | −4% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 | −4% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −4% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Little Rock ranks #282 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Little Rock is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 | −4% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,450 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +27% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +10% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +7% |
Planning more than one job in Little Rock?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Little Rock wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−10%) and shower pan lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,600 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $240 – $1,250 | −17% |
Why two Little Rock 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.
Little Rock: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Little Rock. 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
$3,750 to $7,050
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,200 to $9,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,650 to $11,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,550 | $4,000 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,100 – $5,800 | $5,100 – $7,800 | $7,150 – $9,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,750 – $7,050 | $6,200 – $9,500 | $8,650 – $11,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,750 – $10,800 | $9,500 – $14,500 | $13,300 – $18,300 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Little Rock?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,750 to $11,900 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,200 to $9,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Little Rock?
About $133 to $424 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,550, which is 4% less than Little Rock ($7,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $7,850. Materials are 45% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Little Rock?
$3,750 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Little Rock?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Little Rock area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $23.10 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.08 to $27.36.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Little Rock?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,750 to $7,050 and premium work $8,650 to $11,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Little Rock
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.