Kitchen cabinets cost in Jefferson City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $13,100
- Per linear ft
- $141 – $470
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Jefferson City, plan on $3,950 to $13,100 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $141 to $470 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $27.42 an hour in the Jefferson City area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Jefferson City, MO, standard level
$6,700 to $10,300
About $240 to $371 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,300 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Jefferson City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $4,100 | $7,050 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 10% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,500 | $13,100 | 100% |
Why Jefferson City prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% 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 Jefferson City the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jefferson City metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.0) and land at $440 to $1,300.
Planning more than one job in Jefferson City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jefferson City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs level and shower pan −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
How Jefferson City 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 $8,250 to $10,100 across Jefferson City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MOthis page | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | |
| Columbia, MO35 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | level |
| St. Louis, MO95 miles | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | +16% |
| Springfield, MO105 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −3% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Springfield, IL150 miles | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +19% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Jefferson City comes in at #163 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Jefferson City is 5% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | +16% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −3% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | level |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Jefferson City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jefferson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −6% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $4,000 – $13,100 | $8,550 | level |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +7% |
Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.42 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.22 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 53.6 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 $32.52 an hour, 7% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.00 and $39.35 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 59.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.83 an hour, which is 22% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.83 and $29.20 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 36.2 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 ($31.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($22.36) it shrinks by about $610. The total moves by 5.4% or 7.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,220 jobs in the Jefferson City area. That makes it the 237th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.36 | $27.42 | $31.22 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.00 | $32.52 | $39.35 | $30.38 | 1.07 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.83 | $23.83 | $29.20 | $30.67 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Jefferson City
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.
Jefferson City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jefferson City 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
$3,950 to $7,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,700 to $10,300
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,450 to $13,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,900 | $4,300 – $6,600 | $6,050 – $8,350 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,250 | $5,500 – $8,500 | $7,750 – $10,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,600 | $6,700 – $10,300 | $9,450 – $13,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,100 – $11,700 | $10,300 – $15,900 | $14,500 – $20,100 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Jefferson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Jefferson City?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $13,100 in the Jefferson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,700 to $10,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Jefferson City?
About $141 to $470 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Jefferson City or Columbia?
Columbia is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,500, which is 0% less than Jefferson City ($8,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jefferson City?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $8,500. Materials are 41% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Jefferson City?
$3,950 to $13,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Jefferson City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the Jefferson City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jefferson City expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City is 5% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($8,950 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jefferson City?
The BLS median is $27.42 an hour in the Jefferson City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.36 to $31.22.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Jefferson City?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,600 and premium work $9,450 to $13,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Jefferson City
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.