Kitchen cabinets cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $14,400
- Per linear ft
- $154 – $513
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #69
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Baltimore, plan on $4,350 to $14,400 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $154 to $513 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.99 an hour in the Baltimore area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$7,350 to $11,400
About $261 to $405 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,350 | $4,350 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $840 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,350 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 | $5,100 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,500 | $7,700 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,400 | $14,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Baltimore number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Baltimore wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baltimore metro is 102.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,850, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.5) and land at $520 to $1,550.
Baltimore: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baltimore 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
$4,350 to $8,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,350 to $11,400
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,400 to $14,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,400 | $4,750 – $7,350 | $6,700 – $9,250 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,600 – $6,900 | $6,050 – $9,350 | $8,550 – $11,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,350 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,650 – $12,800 | $11,300 – $17,500 | $15,900 – $22,100 |
Baltimore labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 Baltimore is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.96 and $36.06 an hour. BLS counts 3,870 of them working in the area, 28.5 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 $31.54 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.96 and $44.20 an hour. About 6,930 work in the metro. That is 51.1 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 $30.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.38 and $39.76 an hour. BLS counts 5,220 of them working in the area, 38.5 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 ($36.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $730. At the 25th percentile ($24.96) it shrinks by about $600. The total moves by 7.8% or 6.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,356,680 jobs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.87% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.96 | $29.99 | $36.06 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $26.96 | $31.54 | $44.20 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $26.38 | $30.38 | $39.76 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
How Baltimore compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Baltimore. Dover is the lowest at about $8,400 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −6% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,400 | −10% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +2% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −2% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Baltimore comes in at #69 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Baltimore is 1% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −8% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Baltimore's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −11% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | +5% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −12% |
Why two Baltimore quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Baltimore?
Because every project leans on different trades, Baltimore's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs +3% and kitchen backsplash −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Baltimore?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $14,400 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Baltimore?
About $154 to $513 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,200, which is 2% less than Baltimore ($9,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,500 out of $9,400. Materials are 41% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Baltimore?
$4,350 to $14,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Baltimore?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Baltimore area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 1% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($9,500 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $29.99 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.96 to $36.06.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Baltimore?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,350 and premium work $10,400 to $14,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Baltimore
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.