Kitchen cabinets cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,600 – $15,200
- Per linear ft
- $161 – $543
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in the District of Columbia? Plan on $4,600 to $15,200 for 25 linear ft. Wages (1.10x the US blend), materials (price index 106.5) and permit costs (109.9) put the state above the national midpoint by 8%.
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$7,750 to $12,000
About $276 to $428 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,450 | $4,550 |
| Labor | $3,450 | $6,200 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,300 |
| Total | $7,750 | $12,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $4,000 | $5,350 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,800 | $8,250 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 11% |
| Total | $4,600 | $9,900 | $15,200 | 100% |
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in the District of Columbia
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | −3% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in the District of Columbia
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.
How District of Columbia compares with nearby states
District of Columbia ranks 9 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. District of Columbia sits at $9,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −4% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −11% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −8% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $4,150 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −10% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,850 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in the District of Columbia
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 1.10 for the District of Columbia.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.67 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.48 and $36.18 an hour. BLS counts 1,540 of them working in the state, 21.9 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 $37.97 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.44 and $58.68 an hour. About 2,440 work in the state. That is 34.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $48.57 an hour, which is 58% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $35.88 and $55.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the state, 14.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.18 an hour) would add about $780 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.48) would take off about $260. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $27.48 | $29.67 | $36.18 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.44 | $37.97 | $58.68 | $30.38 | 1.25 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $35.88 | $48.57 | $55.00 | $30.67 | 1.58 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Other District of Columbia jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+20%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,350 – $26,500 | +14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,300 | +20% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Quality levels and sizes in the District of Columbia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,600 to $8,850
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,750 to $12,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,000 to $15,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,950 – $5,700 | $5,000 – $7,750 | $7,050 – $9,800 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,250 | $6,400 – $9,900 | $9,000 – $12,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,850 | $7,750 – $12,000 | $11,000 – $15,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,000 – $13,500 | $11,900 – $18,400 | $16,800 – $23,400 |
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Kitchen cabinets in the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in the District of Columbia?
$4,600 to $15,200 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Washington at about $9,550 (midpoint, 25 linear ft).
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 8% more expensive: $9,900 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 49% ($4,800). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.10x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in the District of Columbia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.67 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.48 to $36.18.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,900 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $8,850 and premium work $11,000 to $15,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in the District of Columbia
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.