Kitchen cabinets cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $14,800
- Per linear ft
- $153 – $532
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #52
- 1 = most expensive
Amherst homeowners pay roughly $4,350 to $14,800 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $153 to $532 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Amherst is 5% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Amherst, MA, standard level
$7,500 to $11,700
About $267 to $419 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $6,350 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $4,950 | $8,450 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 10% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,550 | $14,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Amherst number
Labor is 52% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Amherst the blended ratio comes out at 1.13.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amherst metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,650, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $500 to $1,500.
Amherst: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amherst 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 $8,550
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,500 to $11,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,600 to $14,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,800 – $5,500 | $4,800 – $7,500 | $6,800 – $9,500 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,550 – $7,000 | $6,150 – $9,600 | $8,700 – $12,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,350 – $8,550 | $7,500 – $11,700 | $10,600 – $14,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,650 – $13,100 | $11,500 – $17,900 | $16,300 – $22,800 |
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 Amherst is 1.13 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $32.13 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $41.93 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 53.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.01 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.16 and $40.75 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 36.5 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 $37.77 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $45.15 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 28.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($41.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,200. At the 25th percentile ($28.62) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 12.3% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,670 jobs in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. That makes it the 273rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $28.62 | $32.13 | $41.93 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.16 | $37.01 | $40.75 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.70 | $37.77 | $45.15 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
How Amherst compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $9,300 to $10,100 across Amherst and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −3% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $4,450 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −3% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $4,600 – $16,000 | $10,300 | +8% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Amherst comes in at #52 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Amherst is 7% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,600 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +8% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,450 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,400 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Amherst's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −9% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −14% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −14% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,100 | +6% |
Related projects, priced for Amherst
Because every project leans on different trades, Amherst's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +19% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $31,900 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,250 | +19% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +16% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Amherst
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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Amherst?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $14,800 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,500 to $11,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Amherst?
About $153 to $532 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,100, which is 6% more than Amherst ($9,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $4,950 out of $9,550. Materials are 38% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Amherst?
$4,350 to $14,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Amherst?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Amherst area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 7% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($10,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.62 to $41.93.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Amherst?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,550 and premium work $10,600 to $14,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Amherst
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.