Kitchen cabinets cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $448
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #192
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Jacksonville, FL usually costs $3,950 to $12,700 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $139 to $448 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $790 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.30 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$6,600 to $10,100
About $232 to $355 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,600 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,400 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $990 | $1,500 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,350 | $12,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Jacksonville number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jacksonville is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jacksonville is at 96.2 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 99.5: $500 to $1,500.
Why two Jacksonville quotes can differ
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
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.
Related projects, priced for Jacksonville
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jacksonville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.30 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. About 2,500 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 $28.02 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.90 and $29.54 an hour. BLS counts 4,990 of them working in the area, 65.1 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 $28.33 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $30.74 an hour. About 2,380 work in the metro. That is 31.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $570 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jacksonville has 765,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 39th 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% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.90 | $28.02 | $29.54 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.89 | $28.33 | $30.74 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Jacksonville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jacksonville. 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
$3,950 to $7,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,600 to $10,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,200 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,450 | $6,600 – $10,100 | $9,200 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,400 | $10,100 – $15,400 | $14,100 – $19,400 |
Is Jacksonville 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 $7,950 to $8,350 across Jacksonville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $3,850 – $12,000 | $7,950 | −5% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jacksonville ranks #192 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jacksonville is 0% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,250 – $13,400 | $8,800 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +12% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +8% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
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Kitchen cabinets in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Jacksonville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,700 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Jacksonville?
About $139 to $448 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 5% less than Jacksonville ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $8,350. Materials are 43% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$3,950 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Jacksonville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Jacksonville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 0% below the Florida statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $24.30 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.87 to $29.08.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Jacksonville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,450 and premium work $9,200 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Jacksonville
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.