Kitchen cabinets cost in Minnesota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,400 – $15,000
- Per linear ft
- $157 – $540
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 4
Minnesota prices for kitchen cabinets: $4,400 to $15,000 for 25 linear ft, or $157 to $540 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $31.22 an hour.
Inside Minnesota, the metros we cover range from $9,100 (Duluth) to $10,500 (Minneapolis) 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 Minnesota (statewide), standard level
$7,600 to $11,800
About $272 to $425 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,550 | $6,350 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Minnesota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,050 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $4,950 | $8,450 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $990 | $1,500 | 10% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,700 | $15,000 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Minnesota
Each project weights the trades differently, so Minnesota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is +21% and front door +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,200 – $32,700 | +4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,400 | +13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,300 | +21% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +11% |
Why two Minnesota 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.
Wages behind the Minnesota number
Minnesota'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 1.13 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $31.22 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $40.58 an hour. About 14,930 work in the state. That is 50.6 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 $37.58 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.09 and $48.76 an hour. BLS counts 14,350 of them working in the state, 48.6 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 $45.39 an hour, 48% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.40 and $52.29 an hour. About 10,720 work in the state. That is 36.3 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 ($40.58 an hour) would add about $1,150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.56) would take off about $560. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,949,820 jobs across Minnesota (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $26.56 | $31.22 | $40.58 | $29.12 | 1.07 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.09 | $37.58 | $48.76 | $30.38 | 1.24 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.40 | $45.39 | $52.29 | $30.67 | 1.48 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
How Minnesota compares with nearby states
Minnesota ranks 11 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. Minnesota sits at $9,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | −11% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −6% |
| North Dakota | 270 miles away | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −10% |
| South Dakota | 290 miles away | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −17% |
| Nebraska | 320 miles away | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −16% |
Minnesota metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $4,700 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +8% |
| Rochester, MN | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −4% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −6% |
| Duluth, MN | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −6% |
Basic, standard or premium: Minnesota 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
$4,400 to $8,650
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,600 to $11,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,800 to $15,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,550 | $4,850 – $7,550 | $6,900 – $9,600 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,650 – $7,100 | $6,250 – $9,700 | $8,800 – $12,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,400 – $8,650 | $7,600 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $15,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,750 – $13,300 | $11,700 – $18,200 | $16,600 – $23,100 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Minnesota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Minnesota?
$4,400 to $15,000 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Minnesota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Minnesota is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Duluth at about $9,100 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Minneapolis at $10,500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Minnesota than the US average?
It is 6% more expensive: $9,700 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Minnesota?
About 51% ($4,950). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.13x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Minnesota?
The BLS statewide median is $31.22 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.56 to $40.58.
+Where does Minnesota rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,700 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Minnesota?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,650 and premium work $10,800 to $15,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Minnesota
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.