Kitchen cabinets cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,200
- Per linear ft
- $150 – $506
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Colorado? Plan on $4,250 to $14,200 for 25 linear ft. Wages (1.03x the US blend), materials (price index 98.7) and permit costs (103.1) put the state above the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $8,650 (Pueblo) to $9,450 (Denver) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Colorado (statewide), standard level
$7,250 to $11,200
About $257 to $399 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,200 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,700 | $4,950 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,500 | $7,700 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,250 | $14,200 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Colorado
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Colorado wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $8,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,250 to $11,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,200 to $14,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,300 | $4,700 – $7,200 | $6,600 – $9,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,750 | $5,950 – $9,200 | $8,400 – $11,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,500 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,800 |
Wages behind the Colorado number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.03 for Colorado.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.21 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.97 and $35.78 an hour. BLS counts 12,740 of them working in the state, 44.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.92 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $37.73 an hour. About 17,010 work in the state. That is 59.2 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 $30.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $25.18 and $37.86 an hour. BLS counts 10,080 of them working in the state, 35.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.78 an hour) would add about $670 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.97) would take off about $630. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.97 | $30.21 | $35.78 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.50 | $29.92 | $37.73 | $30.38 | 0.98 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $25.18 | $30.40 | $37.86 | $30.67 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Colorado metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +3% |
| Boulder, CO | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −3% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −4% |
| Greeley, CO | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −7% |
How Colorado compares with nearby states
Colorado ranks 14 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Colorado sits at $9,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −5% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −5% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −8% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −13% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | −7% |
Other Colorado jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Colorado wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen remodel lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Colorado
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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
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Kitchen cabinets in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Colorado?
$4,250 to $14,200 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Pueblo at about $8,650 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Denver at $9,450.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $9,250 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 49% ($4,500). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $30.21 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.97 to $35.78.
+Where does Colorado rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,250 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Colorado?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,250 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Colorado
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.