Kitchen cabinets cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,750 – $11,900
- Per linear ft
- $133 – $424
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #284
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Alexandria, plan on $3,750 to $11,900 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $133 to $424 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$6,200 to $9,450
About $220 to $336 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $690 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 45% |
| Labor | $980 | $3,450 | $5,900 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 11% |
| Total | $3,750 | $7,800 | $11,900 | 100% |
Why Alexandria prices look the way they do
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, Alexandria wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Alexandria metro is 93.7 (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 (85.7) and land at $430 to $1,300.
Alexandria 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 Alexandria is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.48 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 30.0 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 $24.14 an hour, 21% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.47 and $29.80 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 28.3 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 $27.63 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $30.64 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 26.7 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 ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $530. At the 25th percentile ($18.58) it shrinks by about $470. The total moves by 6.8% or 6.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,000 jobs in the Alexandria area. That makes it the 288th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.47 | $24.14 | $29.80 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.42 | $27.63 | $30.64 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Alexandria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Alexandria 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
$3,750 to $7,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,200 to $9,450
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,650 to $11,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,500 | $4,000 – $6,050 | $5,550 – $7,650 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,100 – $5,750 | $5,100 – $7,750 | $7,100 – $9,750 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,750 – $7,000 | $6,200 – $9,450 | $8,650 – $11,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,750 – $10,700 | $9,500 – $14,500 | $13,200 – $18,200 |
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Because every project leans on different trades, Alexandria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and bathroom remodel −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,450 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
How Alexandria compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $8,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +2% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +10% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Alexandria comes in at #284 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Alexandria is 4% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +5% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +10% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Alexandria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $4,050 – $12,700 | $8,400 | +7% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $3,950 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +8% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 | −3% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | +18% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Alexandria bid
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 Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Alexandria?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,750 to $11,900 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,200 to $9,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Alexandria?
About $133 to $424 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 2% more than Alexandria ($7,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $7,800. Materials are 45% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Alexandria?
$3,750 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 4% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($8,150 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Alexandria?
The BLS median is $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.58 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Alexandria?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,750 to $7,000 and premium work $8,650 to $11,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Alexandria
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.