Kitchen cabinets cost in Massachusetts
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,600 – $16,000
- Per linear ft
- $162 – $578
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Massachusetts, new kitchen cabinets costs about $4,600 to $16,000 for 25 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 13% above the US figure of $9,150. Carpenters earn a median $36.16 an hour in Massachusetts (US: $29.12).
Inside Massachusetts, the metros we cover range from $9,300 (Pittsfield) to $10,400 (Boston) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Massachusetts (statewide), standard level
$8,000 to $12,600
About $287 to $453 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,200 | $4,200 |
| Labor | $3,950 | $7,100 |
| Permits and fees | $850 | $1,250 |
| Total | $8,000 | $12,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,700 | $4,950 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $5,550 | $9,500 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 10% |
| Total | $4,600 | $10,300 | $16,000 | 100% |
Why two Massachusetts 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.
How Massachusetts compares with nearby states
Massachusetts ranks 7 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. Massachusetts sits at $10,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 miles away | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −11% |
| Rhode Island | 50 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −11% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | −8% |
| Maine | 120 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −11% |
| Vermont | 180 miles away | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −12% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Massachusetts
Massachusetts'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 1.27 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $36.16 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.21 and $46.88 an hour. About 18,540 work in the state. That is 51.0 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 $38.18 an hour, which is 26% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.82 and $48.31 an hour. BLS counts 17,810 of them working in the state, 49.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $45.14 an hour, 47% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.74 and $52.13 an hour. About 13,460 work in the state. That is 37.0 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 ($46.88 an hour) would add about $1,300 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.21) would take off about $840. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,637,650 jobs across Massachusetts (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $29.21 | $36.16 | $46.88 | $29.12 | 1.24 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.82 | $38.18 | $48.31 | $30.38 | 1.26 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.74 | $45.14 | $52.13 | $30.67 | 1.47 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Massachusetts
Each project weights the trades differently, so Massachusetts's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is +27% and kitchen remodel +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,400 – $33,100 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,000 | +9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,600 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,400 | +18% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,450 | +27% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +17% |
Which Massachusetts city is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $4,600 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA | $4,450 – $15,500 | $9,950 | −3% |
| Barnstable, MA | $4,400 – $15,100 | $9,750 | −5% |
| Amherst, MA | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | −7% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −10% |
Basic, standard or premium: Massachusetts 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
$4,600 to $9,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,000 to $12,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,400 to $16,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,950 – $5,900 | $5,150 – $8,050 | $7,350 – $10,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,750 – $7,500 | $6,600 – $10,300 | $9,400 – $13,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,600 – $9,150 | $8,000 – $12,600 | $11,400 – $16,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,000 – $14,100 | $12,300 – $19,400 | $17,600 – $24,700 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Massachusetts: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Massachusetts?
$4,600 to $16,000 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Massachusetts can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Massachusetts is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Pittsfield at about $9,300 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Boston at $10,400.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Massachusetts than the US average?
It is 13% more expensive: $10,300 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Massachusetts?
About 54% ($5,550). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.27x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Massachusetts?
The BLS statewide median is $36.16 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.21 to $46.88.
+Where does Massachusetts rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,300 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Massachusetts?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $9,150 and premium work $11,400 to $16,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Massachusetts
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.