Kitchen cabinets cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $148 – $502
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Billings area: $4,150 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $28.34 an hour in the Billings area, 3% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Billings, MT, standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $254 to $396 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,550 | $7,750 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
Where the Billings price comes from
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, Billings wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Billings is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $470 to $1,400.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Billings
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Billings. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,150 to $8,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,100 to $11,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,000 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,200 | $4,550 – $7,050 | $6,450 – $8,950 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,650 | $5,850 – $9,050 | $8,250 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,400 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,500 |
How Billings compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Billings. Rapid City is the lowest at about $8,100 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 305 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | −8% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −9% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −11% |
| Montana (statewide) | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Billings ranks #112 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Billings is 0% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +3% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,400 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +8% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −10% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −16% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +15% |
What nearby projects cost in Billings
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Billings wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+7%) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,000 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Who does the work: Billings trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Billings the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.84 and $30.83 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 56.5 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 $38.93 an hour, which is 28% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.62 and $40.14 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 54.4 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 $39.27 an hour, 28% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.39 and $45.37 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 38.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $540. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Billings has 93,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 213th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.84 | $28.34 | $30.83 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.62 | $38.93 | $40.14 | $30.38 | 1.28 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $31.39 | $39.27 | $45.37 | $30.67 | 1.28 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Why two Billings quotes can differ
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
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Kitchen cabinets in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Billings?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Billings?
About $148 to $502 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,350, which is 3% more than Billings ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $9,050. Materials are 40% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Billings?
$4,150 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Billings?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Billings area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 0% above the Montana statewide estimate ($9,050 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.84 to $30.83.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Billings?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,000 to $14,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Billings
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.