Kitchen cabinets cost in Pueblo, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $13,200
- Per linear ft
- $143 – $474
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Pueblo area: $4,050 to $13,200 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 5% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $27.00 an hour in the Pueblo area, 7% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Pueblo, CO, standard level
$6,800 to $10,500
About $242 to $374 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,800 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Pueblo, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $4,100 | $7,050 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,650 | $13,200 | 100% |
Why Pueblo prices look the way they do
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, Pueblo wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Pueblo 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 91.8: $460 to $1,400.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Pueblo
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.
Pueblo 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 Pueblo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, COthis page | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO50 miles | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +1% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +10% |
| Boulder, CO140 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +4% |
| Greeley, CO165 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO180 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | +7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Pueblo ranks #158 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pueblo is 7% 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 | +10% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pueblo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −8% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +2% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +9% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Pueblo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pueblo. 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
$4,050 to $7,700
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,800 to $10,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,550 to $13,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,950 | $4,350 – $6,700 | $6,150 – $8,500 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,350 | $5,600 – $8,600 | $7,850 – $10,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,050 – $7,700 | $6,800 – $10,500 | $9,550 – $13,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,200 – $11,800 | $10,400 – $16,100 | $14,700 – $20,300 |
What nearby projects cost in Pueblo
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pueblo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−1%) and storm door lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Who does the work: Pueblo 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 Pueblo the blend is 0.94.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.98 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 29.1 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 $28.94 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.35 and $37.00 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 58.3 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 $31.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.74 and $45.19 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 24.3 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 $480 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $520. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pueblo has 61,780 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 281st 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% | $22.69 | $27.00 | $30.98 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.35 | $28.94 | $37.00 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.74 | $31.11 | $45.19 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Pueblo: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Pueblo?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,050 to $13,200 in the Pueblo area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,800 to $10,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Pueblo?
About $143 to $474 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Pueblo or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,750, which is 1% more than Pueblo ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pueblo?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $8,650. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Pueblo?
$4,050 to $13,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Pueblo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Pueblo area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pueblo expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Colorado?
Pueblo is 7% 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 Pueblo?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Pueblo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $30.98.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Pueblo?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,700 and premium work $9,550 to $13,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Pueblo
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.