Kitchen cabinets cost in Slidell, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,200
- Per linear ft
- $135 – $433
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #253
- 1 = most expensive
Slidell homeowners pay roughly $3,850 to $12,200 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $135 to $433 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Slidell is 12% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.23 an hour in the Slidell area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Slidell, LA, standard level
$6,350 to $9,700
About $224 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 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Slidell, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $3,600 | $6,150 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,050 | $12,200 | 100% |
Why Slidell 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 $23.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Slidell is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Slidell 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 (92.7) and land at $460 to $1,400.
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 Slidell is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.23 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $28.08 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 45.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.25 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $30.45 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 31.6 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 $28.25 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $30.78 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 34.6 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 ($28.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $580. At the 25th percentile ($17.98) it shrinks by about $630. The total moves by 7.3% or 7.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 98,240 jobs in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington area. That makes it the 205th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $17.98 | $23.23 | $28.08 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.18 | $27.25 | $30.45 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.32 | $28.25 | $30.78 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Slidell
Because every project leans on different trades, Slidell's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and storm door −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Slidell against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $8,600. Houma is the cheapest at $7,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | |
| Gulfport, MS55 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +7% |
| New Orleans, LA80 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +2% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Slidell comes in at #253 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Slidell is 1% 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 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +7% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Slidell's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Slidell against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $4,750 – $16,300 | $10,500 | +31% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +26% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +17% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Slidell 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Slidell
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Slidell 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
$3,850 to $7,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,850 to $12,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,250 | $5,750 – $7,900 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,900 | $5,250 – $8,000 | $7,300 – $10,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,200 | $6,350 – $9,700 | $8,850 – $12,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,850 – $11,000 | $9,700 – $14,900 | $13,600 – $18,700 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Slidell: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Slidell?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,200 in the Slidell area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $9,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Slidell?
About $135 to $433 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 Slidell or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,250, which is 3% more than Slidell ($8,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Slidell?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $8,050. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Slidell?
$3,850 to $12,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Slidell?
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 Slidell area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Slidell expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell is 1% 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 Slidell?
The BLS median is $23.23 an hour in the Slidell area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.98 to $28.08.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Slidell?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,200 and premium work $8,850 to $12,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Slidell
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.