Kitchen cabinets cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,450 – $15,800
- Per linear ft
- $159 – $577
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #28
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $4,450 to $15,800 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $159 to $577 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 11% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, 27% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Springfield, IL, standard level
$7,850 to $12,400
About $284 to $451 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $4,050 | $7,300 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,850 | $12,400 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $5,700 | $9,750 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 9% |
| Total | $4,450 | $10,100 | $15,800 | 100% |
Why Springfield 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 $37.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.30 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Springfield is 1.30 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $37.01 an hour, which is 27% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 28.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $40.76 an hour, 34% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.03 and $50.49 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 32.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $45.37 an hour, which is 48% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.86 and $49.79 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 21.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($26.51) it shrinks by about $1,250. The total moves by 3.2% or 12.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 100,810 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 203rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.03 | $40.76 | $50.49 | $30.38 | 1.34 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $30.86 | $45.37 | $49.79 | $30.67 | 1.48 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,450 to $9,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,850 to $12,400
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,300 to $15,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,700 | $5,000 – $7,900 | $7,150 – $10,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,650 – $7,350 | $6,400 – $10,100 | $9,200 – $12,900 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,450 – $9,000 | $7,850 – $12,400 | $11,300 – $15,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,800 – $13,900 | $12,100 – $19,200 | $17,400 – $24,500 |
How Springfield compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Springfield. Davenport is the lowest at about $8,950 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | −2% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | −2% |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | −5% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | −3% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −11% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 | +7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #28 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Springfield is 7% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 | +10% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | −2% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | −2% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | −5% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −22% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $4,750 – $16,300 | $10,500 | +4% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −10% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −21% |
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +16% and kitchen remodel +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $560 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,300 | +13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Why two Springfield 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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Springfield?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,450 to $15,800 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,850 to $12,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Springfield?
About $159 to $577 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,900, which is 2% less than Springfield ($10,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $5,700 out of $10,100. Materials are 35% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Springfield?
$4,450 to $15,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 7% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($10,800 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.51 to $39.67.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Springfield?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $9,000 and premium work $11,300 to $15,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Springfield
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.