Kitchen cabinets cost in New Orleans, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $445
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #220
- 1 = most expensive
New Orleans homeowners pay roughly $3,900 to $12,500 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $137 to $445 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, New Orleans is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.10 an hour in the New Orleans area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in New Orleans, LA, standard level
$6,450 to $9,900
About $229 to $353 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,850 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in New Orleans, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,450 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,200 | $12,500 | 100% |
Why New Orleans prices look the way they do
Labor is 46% 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 New Orleans the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the New Orleans 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 (92.6) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Related projects, priced for New Orleans
Because every project leans on different trades, New Orleans's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and kitchen backsplash −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,100 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Specs and site conditions that change a New Orleans bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in New Orleans
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for New Orleans 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 $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,450 to $9,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,050 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,400 | $5,850 – $8,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,050 | $5,300 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,350 | $6,450 – $9,900 | $9,050 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,200 | $9,900 – $15,200 | $13,900 – $19,200 |
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 New Orleans is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.10 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $29.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 31.2 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 $30.04 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $35.56 an hour. About 2,240 work in the metro. That is 50.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.03 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.43 and $36.43 an hour. BLS counts 1,510 of them working in the area, 33.9 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 ($29.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $680. At the 25th percentile ($21.55) it shrinks by about $310. The total moves by 8.3% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 445,550 jobs in the New Orleans-Metairie area. That makes it the 57th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.55 | $24.10 | $29.75 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.35 | $30.04 | $35.56 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.43 | $30.03 | $36.43 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Is New Orleans cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $7,950 to $8,600 across New Orleans and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LAthis page | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | |
| Houma, LA75 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA80 miles | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −2% |
| Gulfport, MS90 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,250 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA125 miles | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Mobile, AL125 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, New Orleans comes in at #220 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, New Orleans is 1% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like New Orleans's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Orleans against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $5,250 – $18,700 | $12,000 | +46% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +13% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +1% |
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Kitchen cabinets in New Orleans: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in New Orleans?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,500 in the New Orleans area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,450 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in New Orleans?
About $137 to $445 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in New Orleans or Houma?
Houma is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 3% less than New Orleans ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Orleans?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $8,200. Materials are 43% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in New Orleans?
$3,900 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in New Orleans?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the New Orleans area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Orleans expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans is 1% 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 New Orleans?
The BLS median is $24.10 an hour in the New Orleans area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.55 to $29.75.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in New Orleans?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,350 and premium work $9,050 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near New Orleans
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.