Kitchen cabinets cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $14,600
- Per linear ft
- $154 – $519
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #62
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Denver, plan on $4,350 to $14,600 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $154 to $519 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Denver, CO, standard level
$7,450 to $11,500
About $263 to $410 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,300 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $5,950 |
| Permits and fees | $850 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,450 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 | $5,050 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,650 | $7,950 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 11% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,450 | $14,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Denver number
Labor is 49% 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 Denver the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Denver metro is 101.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,800, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $530 to $1,600.
Denver against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
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 $8,650 to $9,450 across Denver and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −8% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −7% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −7% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −9% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #62 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Denver is 3% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −8% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −7% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −7% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −7% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Denver's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,500 – $15,300 | $9,900 | +5% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,750 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +10% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +2% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −12% |
What nearby projects cost in Denver
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs +3% and kitchen remodel +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,850 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
Cost by quality level and size in Denver
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Denver 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
$4,350 to $8,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,450 to $11,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,500 to $14,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,450 | $4,800 – $7,400 | $6,750 – $9,350 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,600 – $6,950 | $6,100 – $9,450 | $8,600 – $12,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,350 – $8,450 | $7,450 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,700 – $13,000 | $11,400 – $17,700 | $16,100 – $22,400 |
Denver 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 Denver is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $31.21 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $36.14 an hour. BLS counts 7,250 of them working in the area, 45.0 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 $30.36 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $38.28 an hour. About 10,450 work in the metro. That is 64.9 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 $30.72 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.81 and $39.11 an hour. BLS counts 5,750 of them working in the area, 35.7 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 ($36.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $590. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 6.3% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,609,350 jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. That makes it the 17th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.52 | $30.36 | $38.28 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.81 | $30.72 | $39.11 | $30.67 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Denver
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).
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Kitchen cabinets in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Denver?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $14,600 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,450 to $11,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Denver?
About $154 to $519 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,750, which is 8% less than Denver ($9,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $9,450. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Denver?
$4,350 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Denver?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Denver area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 3% above the Colorado statewide estimate ($9,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Denver?
The BLS median is $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.70 to $36.14.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Denver?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,450 and premium work $10,500 to $14,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Denver
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.