Kitchen cabinets cost in Honolulu, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $5,250 – $18,700
- Per linear ft
- $188 – $683
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +31%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Honolulu area: $5,250 to $18,700 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 31% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, 56% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Honolulu, HI, standard level
$9,300 to $14,700
About $336 to $534 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $4,800 | $8,600 |
| Permits and fees | $890 | $1,350 |
| Total | $9,300 | $14,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Honolulu, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,200 | $5,600 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $6,700 | $11,500 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 9% |
| Total | $5,250 | $12,000 | $18,700 | 100% |
Where the Honolulu price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $45.34 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Honolulu is 1.53 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Honolulu is at 111.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $4,200 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 111.0: $550 to $1,650.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Honolulu
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.
Who does the work: Honolulu 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 Honolulu the blend is 1.53.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $45.34 an hour, 56% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $33.49 and $55.04 an hour. About 3,120 work in the metro. That is 69.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $48.21 an hour, which is 59% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $36.04 and $58.05 an hour. BLS counts 2,290 of them working in the area, 51.3 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 $39.00 an hour, 27% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.49 and $47.49 an hour. About 1,810 work in the metro. That is 40.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,400. That is a swing of roughly 11.9% to 9.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Urban Honolulu has 446,380 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 56th 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% | $33.49 | $45.34 | $55.04 | $29.12 | 1.56 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $36.04 | $48.21 | $58.05 | $30.38 | 1.59 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $30.49 | $39.00 | $47.49 | $30.67 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.53 | |||||
Is Honolulu cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Honolulu. Santa Cruz is the lowest at about $10,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 2415 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | $5,250 – $18,700 | $12,000 | |
| Kahului, HI110 miles | $5,050 – $17,400 | $11,200 | −6% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2395 miles | $4,800 – $16,500 | $10,700 | −11% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2415 miles | $4,750 – $16,300 | $10,500 | −12% |
| San Francisco, CA2415 miles | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | −4% |
| Napa, CA2425 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | −11% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $5,100 – $17,700 | $11,400 | −5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −24% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Honolulu ranks #1 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Honolulu is 5% above the Hawaii figure.
Elsewhere in Hawaii
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $5,050 – $17,400 | $11,200 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Honolulu against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −23% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −32% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −34% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −32% |
Planning more than one job in Honolulu?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Honolulu wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+31%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $22,200 – $37,700 | +20% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $450 – $1,200 | +26% |
| Front door | 1 door | $670 – $3,000 | +22% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $6,150 – $30,600 | +31% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,550 | +28% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $400 – $1,950 | +30% |
Honolulu: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Honolulu. 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
$5,250 to $10,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$9,300 to $14,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$13,300 to $18,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,800 | $5,950 – $9,350 | $8,500 – $11,900 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $4,300 – $8,700 | $7,600 – $12,000 | $10,900 – $15,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $5,250 – $10,600 | $9,300 – $14,700 | $13,300 – $18,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $8,100 – $16,400 | $14,300 – $22,700 | $20,600 – $29,000 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Honolulu: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Honolulu?
For 25 linear ft, expect $5,250 to $18,700 in the Honolulu area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,300 to $14,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Honolulu?
About $188 to $683 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $550 to $1,650 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Honolulu or Kahului?
Kahului is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $11,200, which is 6% less than Honolulu ($12,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Honolulu?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $6,700 out of $12,000. Materials are 35% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Honolulu?
$5,250 to $18,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Honolulu?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $550 to $1,650 for fees in the Honolulu area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Honolulu expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Honolulu is 5% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($11,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Honolulu?
The BLS median is $45.34 an hour in the Honolulu area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $33.49 to $55.04.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Honolulu?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $5,250 to $10,600 and premium work $13,300 to $18,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Honolulu
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.