Kitchen cabinets cost in Athens, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $11,900
- Per linear ft
- $134 – $421
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Athens, GA usually costs $3,800 to $11,900 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $134 to $421 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,250 less. Carpenters earn a median of $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Athens, GA, standard level
$6,250 to $9,500
About $220 to $335 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $4,300 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,250 | $9,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Athens, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $950 | $3,350 | $5,700 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,850 | $11,900 | 100% |
Where the Athens price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Athens wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Athens 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 93.3: $470 to $1,400.
Athens: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Athens. 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
$3,800 to $7,050
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,250 to $9,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,700 to $11,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,550 | $4,050 – $6,150 | $5,600 – $7,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,800 | $5,150 – $7,800 | $7,150 – $9,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,050 | $6,250 – $9,500 | $8,700 – $11,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,850 – $10,800 | $9,550 – $14,500 | $13,300 – $18,200 |
What local crews earn in Athens
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 Athens the blend is 0.76.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $21.51 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $25.72 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.4 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 $23.92 an hour, which is 21% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.28 and $34.50 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 40.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.76 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $32.13 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 21.9 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 $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $430. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Athens-Clarke County has 95,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 209th 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% | $17.97 | $21.51 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.28 | $23.92 | $34.50 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.55 | $27.76 | $32.13 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Athens
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Athens wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and storm door lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Athens against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group at $8,700. Macon is the cheapest at $7,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GAthis page | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | |
| Gainesville, GA45 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +2% |
| Greenville, SC70 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +4% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA80 miles | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +11% |
| Macon, GA80 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +6% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Athens ranks #281 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Athens is 5% 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 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +11% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Athens against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +21% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 | −5% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +19% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Athens 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 Athens: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Athens?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $11,900 in the Athens area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,250 to $9,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Athens?
About $134 to $421 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Athens or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,000, which is 2% more than Athens ($7,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Athens?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,350 out of $7,850. Materials are 46% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Athens?
$3,800 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Athens?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Athens area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Athens expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Georgia?
Athens is 5% 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 Athens?
The BLS median is $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $25.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Athens?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $7,050 and premium work $8,700 to $11,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Athens
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.