Kitchen cabinets cost in Sioux City, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $454
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #203
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Sioux City, plan on $3,900 to $12,700 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $138 to $454 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Sioux City, IA, standard level
$6,500 to $10,000
About $233 to $359 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $5,000 |
| Permits and fees | $690 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,500 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Sioux City, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,900 | $6,650 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 10% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,250 | $12,700 | 100% |
Where the Sioux City price comes from
Labor is 47% 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 Sioux City the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux City metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.5) and land at $430 to $1,300.
Sioux City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux City 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
$3,900 to $7,400
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $10,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,150 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,250 | $7,500 – $10,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,400 | $6,500 – $10,000 | $9,150 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,400 | $10,000 – $15,400 | $14,100 – $19,500 |
Why two Sioux City quotes can differ
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Sioux City
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −5% and storm door −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $890 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,400 | −5% |
Sioux City against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
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 $8,150 to $8,950 across Sioux City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IAthis page | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,250 | |
| Sioux Falls, SD75 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Omaha, NE85 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE120 miles | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Des Moines, IA145 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +8% |
| Waterloo, IA195 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | +2% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux City comes in at #203 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Sioux City is 4% below the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +8% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +8% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +6% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +15% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
Sioux City labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 Sioux City is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.57 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 46.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $35.54 an hour, 17% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $40.83 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 40.0 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 $29.28 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.54 and $36.15 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 32.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $590. At the 25th percentile ($22.02) it shrinks by about $310. The total moves by 7.2% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,010 jobs in the Sioux City area. That makes it the 247th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.02 | $24.57 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.43 | $35.54 | $40.83 | $30.38 | 1.17 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.54 | $29.28 | $36.15 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Sioux City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Sioux City?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,700 in the Sioux City area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $10,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Sioux City?
About $138 to $454 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Sioux City or Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 2% less than Sioux City ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux City?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,900 out of $8,250. Materials are 43% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Sioux City?
$3,900 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Sioux City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Sioux City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux City expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Iowa?
Sioux City is 4% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux City?
The BLS median is $24.57 an hour in the Sioux City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.02 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Sioux City?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,400 and premium work $9,150 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Sioux City
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.