Kitchen cabinets cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,400
- Per linear ft
- $145 – $479
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Bangor, ME usually costs $4,100 to $13,400 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $145 to $479 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $370 less. Carpenters earn a median of $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$6,900 to $10,600
About $245 to $379 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,150 | $7,100 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $970 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,750 | $13,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Bangor number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bangor is 0.95 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bangor is at 97.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,650 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $480 to $1,450.
What local crews earn in Bangor
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 Bangor the blend is 0.95.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.45 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 59.5 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 $30.48 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.34 and $37.62 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 29.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.92 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.31 and $34.14 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 30.4 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 $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $500. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bangor has 72,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 255th 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% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.34 | $30.48 | $37.62 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.31 | $28.92 | $34.14 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Bangor bid
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).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Bangor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bangor. 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
$4,100 to $7,850
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,900 to $10,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,700 to $13,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,050 | $4,450 – $6,850 | $6,250 – $8,650 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,450 | $5,650 – $8,750 | $7,950 – $11,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,600 | $9,700 – $13,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,250 – $12,000 | $10,600 – $16,300 | $14,900 – $20,600 |
Bangor against nearby metros and the rest of Maine
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Bangor. Manchester comes closest at about $9,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +6% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +5% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +5% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $4,600 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +19% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $4,400 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +11% |
| Maine (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bangor ranks #141 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bangor is 4% below the Maine figure.
Elsewhere in Maine
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −1% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +7% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,700 | −1% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | +14% |
What nearby projects cost in Bangor
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bangor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (+8%) and storm door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,700 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Bangor?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,400 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $10,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Bangor?
About $145 to $479 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,300, which is 6% more than Bangor ($8,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $8,750. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Bangor?
$4,100 to $13,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Bangor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Bangor area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 4% below the Maine statewide estimate ($9,150 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $30.70.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Bangor?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,850 and premium work $9,700 to $13,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
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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.