Kitchen cabinets cost in Grand Junction, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,600
- Per linear ft
- $145 – $487
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #132
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Grand Junction area: $4,100 to $13,600 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 3% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Grand Junction, CO, standard level
$6,950 to $10,700
About $248 to $384 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,050 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Grand Junction, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,300 | $7,350 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $950 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,850 | $13,600 | 100% |
Where the Grand Junction price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Grand Junction is 0.98 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Junction is at 96.1 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 95.5: $480 to $1,450.
Cost by quality level and size in Grand Junction
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Junction. 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
$4,100 to $7,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,950 to $10,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,800 to $13,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,500 | $5,700 – $8,850 | $8,050 – $11,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,700 | $9,800 – $13,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,300 – $12,100 | $10,700 – $16,500 | $15,000 – $20,900 |
Is Grand Junction cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,500 to $9,450 across Grand Junction and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | |
| Boulder, CO180 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +2% |
| Denver, CO195 miles | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +7% |
| Fort Collins, CO195 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | level |
| Colorado Springs, CO205 miles | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −1% |
| Provo, UT215 miles | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −4% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Junction ranks #132 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Junction is 4% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Junction against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −7% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −6% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −7% |
Who does the work: Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction the blend is 0.98.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $32.86 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 50.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.19 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.86 and $34.56 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 64.0 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 $29.53 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.65 and $35.99 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 44.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $470 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $660. That is a swing of roughly 7.4% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Junction has 67,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 269th 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% | $23.51 | $28.96 | $32.86 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.86 | $27.19 | $34.56 | $30.38 | 0.89 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.65 | $29.53 | $35.99 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Grand Junction
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Junction wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (level) and kitchen remodel lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Why two Grand Junction quotes can differ
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 Grand Junction: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Grand Junction?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,600 in the Grand Junction area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Grand Junction?
About $145 to $487 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 Grand Junction or Boulder?
Boulder is 180 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,000, which is 2% more than Grand Junction ($8,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Junction?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $8,850. Materials are 41% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Grand Junction?
$4,100 to $13,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Grand Junction?
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 Grand Junction area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Junction expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction is 4% below 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 Grand Junction?
The BLS median is $28.96 an hour in the Grand Junction area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.51 to $32.86.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Grand Junction?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,900 and premium work $9,800 to $13,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Grand Junction
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.