Kitchen cabinets cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,700 – $11,200
- Per linear ft
- $130 – $394
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −19%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Albany, GA usually costs $3,700 to $11,200 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $130 to $394 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,700 less. Carpenters earn a median of $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, 37% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Albany, GA, standard level
$5,950 to $8,900
About $209 to $315 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,750 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $5,950 | $8,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 49% |
| Labor | $840 | $2,950 | $5,050 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 12% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,200 | 100% |
Why Albany prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $18.46 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albany is 0.67 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 40% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albany is at 96.3 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 87.7: $440 to $1,300.
Specs and site conditions that change a Albany 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.
What local crews earn in Albany
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 Albany the blend is 0.67.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $18.46 an hour, 37% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.38 and $23.55 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 13.7 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 $27.00 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $34.29 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 51.4 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 $22.93 an hour, 25% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $28.86 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 24.0 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 $610 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 8.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albany has 58,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 293rd 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% | $17.38 | $18.46 | $23.55 | $29.12 | 0.63 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.75 | $27.00 | $34.29 | $30.38 | 0.89 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $18.84 | $22.93 | $28.86 | $30.67 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.67 | |||||
Albany: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albany. 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
$3,700 to $6,650
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$5,950 to $8,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,150 to $11,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,300 | $3,850 – $5,750 | $5,300 – $7,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,900 – $7,350 | $6,750 – $9,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,650 | $5,950 – $8,900 | $8,150 – $11,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,650 – $10,200 | $9,050 – $13,600 | $12,500 – $17,100 |
Related projects, priced for Albany
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albany wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and storm door lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $390 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Albany against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
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 $7,400 to $8,100 across Albany and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $3,700 – $11,200 | $7,400 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +9% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | +5% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | +2% |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | +3% |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +7% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +12% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +23% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albany ranks #298 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albany is 11% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | +15% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +18% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | +5% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +8% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +17% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +12% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +19% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +10% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Albany?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,700 to $11,200 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,950 to $8,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Albany?
About $130 to $394 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,100, which is 9% more than Albany ($7,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $7,400. Materials are 49% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Albany?
$3,700 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 11% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.38 to $23.55.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Albany?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,650 and premium work $8,150 to $11,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Albany
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.