Kitchen cabinets cost in Monroe, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $135 – $434
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #273
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Monroe, LA usually costs $3,800 to $12,100 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $135 to $434 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.27 an hour in the Monroe area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Monroe, LA, standard level
$6,300 to $9,600
About $225 to $344 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $670 | $1,000 |
| Total | $6,300 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Monroe, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,600 | $6,150 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $420 | $840 | $1,250 | 11% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,950 | $12,100 | 100% |
Why Monroe 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 $23.27 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Monroe is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Monroe is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 83.6: $420 to $1,250.
Specs and site conditions that change a Monroe bid
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).
What local crews earn in Monroe
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Monroe the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.27 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $26.63 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 41.1 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 $29.30 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.86 and $30.52 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 44.6 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 $26.77 an hour, 13% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $29.81 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 27.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $560. That is a swing of roughly 7.1% to 5.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Monroe has 87,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 223rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.57 | $23.27 | $26.63 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.86 | $29.30 | $30.52 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.64 | $26.77 | $29.81 | $30.67 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Monroe?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Monroe wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−9%) and shower pan lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,700 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Monroe
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Monroe. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$3,800 to $7,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,300 to $9,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,800 to $12,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,550 | $4,050 – $6,150 | $5,650 – $7,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,100 – $5,850 | $5,150 – $7,900 | $7,200 – $9,950 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,100 | $6,300 – $9,600 | $8,800 – $12,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,800 – $10,900 | $9,650 – $14,800 | $13,500 – $18,600 |
Monroe 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 $7,550 to $8,100 across Monroe and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LAthis page | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA100 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −1% |
| Jackson, MS115 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −5% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Monroe ranks #273 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Monroe is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Monroe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | +24% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | +2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +2% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | +1% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Monroe: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Monroe?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $12,100 in the Monroe area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,300 to $9,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Monroe?
About $135 to $434 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $420 to $1,250 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Monroe or Alexandria?
Alexandria is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,800, which is 2% less than Monroe ($7,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Monroe?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $7,950. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Monroe?
$3,800 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Monroe?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $420 to $1,250 for fees in the Monroe area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Monroe expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Monroe is 2% 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 Monroe?
The BLS median is $23.27 an hour in the Monroe area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.57 to $26.63.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Monroe?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $7,100 and premium work $8,800 to $12,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Monroe
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.