Kitchen cabinets cost in Connecticut
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $14,600
- Per linear ft
- $152 – $522
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 5
Connecticut prices for kitchen cabinets: $4,300 to $14,600 for 25 linear ft, or $152 to $522 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 4% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $30.80 an hour.
Inside Connecticut, the metros we cover range from $9,300 (Waterbury) to $9,550 (New Haven) 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 Connecticut (statewide), standard level
$7,400 to $11,500
About $263 to $411 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $3,400 | $6,150 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Connecticut
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,750 | $8,200 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,450 | $14,600 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Connecticut
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Connecticut wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+9%) and front door lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Wages behind the Connecticut 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 1.09 for Connecticut.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.80 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.66 and $38.86 an hour. BLS counts 5,160 of them working in the state, 30.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.28 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.91 and $45.71 an hour. About 7,710 work in the state. That is 45.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.16 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.68 and $45.40 an hour. BLS counts 5,410 of them working in the state, 31.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.86 an hour) would add about $970 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.66) would take off about $380. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,696,170 jobs across Connecticut (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $27.66 | $30.80 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.91 | $37.28 | $45.71 | $30.38 | 1.23 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.68 | $37.16 | $45.40 | $30.67 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Connecticut metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,450, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | level |
| Bridgeport, CT | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | level |
| Norwich, CT | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | level |
| Waterbury, CT | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Connecticut
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.
Connecticut against its neighbors
Connecticut ranks 13 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. Connecticut sits at $9,450. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 miles away | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +10% |
| Rhode Island | 80 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −2% |
| Massachusetts | 110 miles away | $4,600 – $16,000 | $10,300 | +9% |
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −3% |
| New Jersey | 150 miles away | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Connecticut
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Connecticut wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,300 to $8,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,400 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) | $2,800 – $5,450 | $4,750 – $7,400 | $6,750 – $9,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,950 | $6,100 – $9,450 | $8,600 – $12,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,300 – $8,450 | $7,400 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,600 – $12,900 | $11,300 – $17,700 | $16,100 – $22,400 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Connecticut: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Connecticut?
$4,300 to $14,600 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Connecticut can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Connecticut is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Waterbury at about $9,300 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is New Haven at $9,550.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Connecticut than the US average?
It is 4% more expensive: $9,450 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Connecticut?
About 50% ($4,750). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.09x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Connecticut?
The BLS statewide median is $30.80 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.66 to $38.86.
+Where does Connecticut rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,450 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Connecticut?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 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 by city in Connecticut
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.