Kitchen cabinets cost in Maine
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $14,100
- Per linear ft
- $149 – $506
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Maine, new kitchen cabinets costs about $4,200 to $14,100 for 25 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 0% above the US figure of $9,150. Carpenters earn a median $29.88 an hour in Maine (US: $29.12).
Inside Maine, the metros we cover range from $8,750 (Bangor) to $9,300 (Portland) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Maine (statewide), standard level
$7,200 to $11,100
About $256 to $399 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,200 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Maine
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,550 | $7,800 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $970 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,150 | $14,100 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Maine prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,200 to $8,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,200 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,200 to $14,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,250 | $4,600 – $7,150 | $6,500 – $9,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,700 | $5,900 – $9,150 | $8,350 – $11,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,200 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,100 | $10,200 – $14,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,450 – $12,600 | $11,000 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,700 |
Other Maine jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
Each project weights the trades differently, so Maine's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash is +9% and front door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,300 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +9% |
Why two Maine quotes can differ
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.
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.
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in Maine
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Bangor, ME | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −4% |
Maine versus the states around it
Maine ranks 18 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Maine sits at $9,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
| Massachusetts | 120 miles away | $4,600 – $16,000 | $10,300 | +12% |
| Vermont | 150 miles away | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Rhode Island | 170 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +3% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Maine
Maine's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.04 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.88 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.46 and $35.00 an hour. About 5,170 work in the state. That is 80.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.24 an hour, which is 19% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.25 and $40.57 an hour. BLS counts 3,780 of them working in the state, 59.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.77 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $36.41 an hour. About 2,710 work in the state. That is 42.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.00 an hour) would add about $620 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.46) would take off about $530. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 640,610 jobs across Maine (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.46 | $29.88 | $35.00 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.25 | $36.24 | $40.57 | $30.38 | 1.19 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.47 | $30.77 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Maine: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Maine?
$4,200 to $14,100 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maine can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maine is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Bangor at about $8,750 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Portland at $9,300.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Maine than the US average?
It is 0% more expensive: $9,150 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maine?
About 50% ($4,550). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Maine?
The BLS statewide median is $29.88 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.46 to $35.00.
+Where does Maine rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
18th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,150 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Maine?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,200 and premium work $10,200 to $14,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Maine
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.