Kitchen cabinets cost in Baton Rouge, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $13,200
- Per linear ft
- $141 – $474
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #159
- 1 = most expensive
Baton Rouge homeowners pay roughly $4,000 to $13,200 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $141 to $474 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Baton Rouge is 6% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$6,750 to $10,400
About $241 to $374 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,400 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Baton Rouge, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,200 | $7,150 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,600 | $13,200 | 100% |
Where the Baton Rouge price comes from
Labor is 49% 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 Baton Rouge the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baton Rouge 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 (90.8) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Baton Rouge
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.
Planning more than one job in Baton Rouge?
Because every project leans on different trades, Baton Rouge's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −4% and kitchen backsplash −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,650 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Baton Rouge against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
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 $7,800 to $8,600 across Baton Rouge and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −8% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −7% |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −8% |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −9% |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −7% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Baton Rouge comes in at #159 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Baton Rouge is 6% above 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% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −8% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −8% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −8% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −7% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Baton Rouge's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −4% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +8% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −5% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,900 | +3% |
Baton Rouge: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baton Rouge 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
$4,000 to $7,700
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,750 to $10,400
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,500 to $13,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,950 | $4,350 – $6,700 | $6,100 – $8,450 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,300 | $5,550 – $8,550 | $7,800 – $10,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,400 | $9,500 – $13,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,100 – $11,800 | $10,400 – $16,100 | $14,600 – $20,300 |
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 Baton Rouge is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $26.75 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $29.27 an hour. BLS counts 3,490 of them working in the area, 85.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.41 an hour, 3% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.11 and $37.40 an hour. About 3,320 work in the metro. That is 81.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.69 an hour, which is 16% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.03 and $37.19 an hour. BLS counts 2,790 of them working in the area, 68.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($23.20) it shrinks by about $430. The total moves by 3.5% or 5.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 409,690 jobs in the Baton Rouge area. That makes it the 60th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.20 | $26.75 | $29.27 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.11 | $31.41 | $37.40 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $30.03 | $35.69 | $37.19 | $30.67 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Baton Rouge?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,000 to $13,200 in the Baton Rouge area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $10,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Baton Rouge?
About $141 to $474 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 8% less than Baton Rouge ($8,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,200 out of $8,600. Materials are 41% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Baton Rouge?
$4,000 to $13,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Baton Rouge?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Baton Rouge area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 6% above 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 Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $26.75 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $29.27.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Baton Rouge?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,700 and premium work $9,500 to $13,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Baton Rouge
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.