Kitchen cabinets cost in Tampa, 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 – $449
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #184
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Tampa area: $3,950 to $12,700 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 $25.06 an hour in the Tampa area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Tampa, FL, standard level
$6,600 to $10,100
About $232 to $356 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,850 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,600 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Tampa, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,750 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,750 | $6,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,350 | $12,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Tampa number
Labor is 45% 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 Tampa the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tampa is at 95.5 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 100.9: $500 to $1,500.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Tampa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tampa. 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 $7,500
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,600 to $10,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,250 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,850 | $4,300 – $6,550 | $6,000 – $8,250 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,350 | $7,600 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,500 | $6,600 – $10,100 | $9,250 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,400 | $10,100 – $15,500 | $14,100 – $19,500 |
Related projects, priced for Tampa
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tampa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Who does the work: Tampa 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 Tampa the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $25.06 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $29.31 an hour. About 6,010 work in the metro. That is 41.5 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 $27.62 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.72 an hour. BLS counts 7,170 of them working in the area, 49.5 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 $25.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $29.67 an hour. About 4,180 work in the metro. That is 28.9 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 $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 6.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater has 1,447,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 19th 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% | $22.58 | $25.06 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.23 | $27.62 | $29.72 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.43 | $25.00 | $29.67 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Is Tampa cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Tampa. Ocala is the lowest at about $7,950 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FLthis page | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | |
| Lakeland, FL50 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
| North Port, FL55 miles | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | level |
| Orlando, FL75 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Ocala, FL80 miles | $3,850 – $12,000 | $7,950 | −5% |
| Punta Gorda, FL90 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tampa ranks #184 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tampa is 0% above the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,250 – $13,400 | $8,800 | +5% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tampa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,750 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +25% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +13% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tampa bid
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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Tampa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Tampa?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,700 in the Tampa 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 Tampa?
About $139 to $449 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 Tampa or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 5% less than Tampa ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tampa?
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 Tampa?
$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 Tampa?
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 Tampa area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tampa expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Florida?
Tampa is 0% above 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 Tampa?
The BLS median is $25.06 an hour in the Tampa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $29.31.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Tampa?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,500 and premium work $9,250 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Tampa
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.