Kitchen cabinets cost in Dover, DE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $12,900
- Per linear ft
- $140 – $456
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Dover area: $4,000 to $12,900 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 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $25.07 an hour in the Dover area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Dover, DE, standard level
$6,650 to $10,200
About $235 to $361 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,650 | $10,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Dover, DE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,850 | $6,550 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,400 | $12,900 | 100% |
Where the Dover price comes from
Labor is 46% 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 Dover the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dover is at 96.4 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 97.5: $490 to $1,450.
How Dover compares
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 $8,400 to $9,450 across Dover and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DEthis page | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,400 | |
| Vineland, NJ25 miles | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +12% |
| Atlantic City, NJ45 miles | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +9% |
| Philadelphia, PA55 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +10% |
| Baltimore, MD60 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +11% |
| Lancaster, PA75 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +5% |
| Delaware (statewide) | $4,150 – $13,700 | $8,900 | +6% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dover ranks #175 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dover is 5% below the Delaware figure.
Dover is the only Delaware metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dover against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −3% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $4,150 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −2% |
Who does the work: Dover 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 Dover the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $25.07 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.87 and $32.20 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 39.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.21 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $36.72 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 49.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.08 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $36.70 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 13.2 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 $860 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 10.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dover has 68,080 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 265th 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% | $22.87 | $25.07 | $32.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.51 | $29.21 | $36.72 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.22 | $28.08 | $36.70 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Why two Dover quotes can differ
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.
Related projects, priced for Dover
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dover wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−3%) and storm door lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $890 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Dover
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dover. 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
$4,000 to $7,550
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,650 to $10,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,300 to $12,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,850 | $4,300 – $6,600 | $6,000 – $8,300 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,200 | $5,500 – $8,400 | $7,650 – $10,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,550 | $6,650 – $10,200 | $9,300 – $12,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,100 – $11,500 | $10,200 – $15,600 | $14,300 – $19,700 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Dover: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Dover?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,000 to $12,900 in the Dover area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,650 to $10,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Dover?
About $140 to $456 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Dover or Vineland?
Vineland is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,450, which is 12% more than Dover ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dover?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $8,400. Materials are 43% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Dover?
$4,000 to $12,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Dover?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Dover area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dover expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Delaware?
Dover is 5% below the Delaware statewide estimate ($8,900 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Dover?
The BLS median is $25.07 an hour in the Dover area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.87 to $32.20.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Dover?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,550 and premium work $9,300 to $12,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Dover
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.