Kitchen cabinets cost in Kentucky
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,800
- Per linear ft
- $141 – $459
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Kentucky? Plan on $3,950 to $12,800 for 25 linear ft. Wages (0.89x the US blend), materials (price index 96.0) and permit costs (90.2) put the state below the national midpoint by 8%.
Inside Kentucky, the metros we cover range from $8,350 (Lexington) to $8,750 (Louisville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Kentucky (statewide), standard level
$6,600 to $10,200
About $236 to $364 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $5,000 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,600 | $10,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Kentucky
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,900 | $6,700 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,400 | $12,800 | 100% |
Why two Kentucky quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in Kentucky
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Bowling Green, KY | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 | level |
| Lexington, KY | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | level |
Basic, standard or premium: Kentucky prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$3,950 to $7,500
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,600 to $10,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,300 to $12,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,550 | $5,950 – $8,250 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,350 | $7,650 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,500 | $6,600 – $10,200 | $9,300 – $12,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,500 | $10,200 – $15,600 | $14,300 – $19,700 |
Kentucky labor market for kitchen cabinets
Kentucky's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.89 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $25.33 an hour, 13% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $29.45 an hour. About 8,540 work in the state. That is 42.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.71 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.37 and $37.46 an hour. BLS counts 11,030 of them working in the state, 55.1 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 $30.84 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.04 and $40.79 an hour. About 6,360 work in the state. That is 31.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($29.45 an hour) would add about $500 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.09) would take off about $390. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,000,360 jobs across Kentucky (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.09 | $25.33 | $29.45 | $29.12 | 0.87 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.37 | $28.71 | $37.46 | $30.38 | 0.95 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.04 | $30.84 | $40.79 | $30.67 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
How Kentucky compares with nearby states
Kentucky ranks 36 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Kentucky sits at $8,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 140 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +9% |
| Tennessee | 170 miles away | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Ohio | 210 miles away | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +5% |
| West Virginia | 220 miles away | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −3% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 | +29% |
Related projects, priced for Kentucky
Each project weights the trades differently, so Kentucky's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen remodel is −5% and kitchen backsplash −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,700 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Kentucky: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Kentucky?
$3,950 to $12,800 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kentucky can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kentucky is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Lexington at about $8,350 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Louisville at $8,750.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Kentucky than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $8,400 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kentucky?
About 46% ($3,900). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.89x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Kentucky?
The BLS statewide median is $25.33 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.09 to $29.45.
+Where does Kentucky rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
36th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,400 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Kentucky?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,500 and premium work $9,300 to $12,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Kentucky
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.