Kitchen cabinets cost in Missoula, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $13,800
- Per linear ft
- $146 – $494
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #119
- 1 = most expensive
Missoula homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $13,800 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $146 to $494 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Missoula is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Missoula, MT, standard level
$7,050 to $10,900
About $250 to $389 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $5,650 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Missoula, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,400 | $7,550 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
Why Missoula prices look the way they do
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, Missoula wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Missoula metro is 96.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.4) and land at $480 to $1,450.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Missoula
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).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Related projects, priced for Missoula
Because every project leans on different trades, Missoula's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +7% and storm door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,800 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Missoula
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Missoula 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
$4,150 to $8,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,050 to $10,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,950 to $13,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,150 | $4,550 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,550 | $5,800 – $8,950 | $8,150 – $11,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,000 | $7,050 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,700 | $15,200 – $21,200 |
Is Missoula cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,350 to $10,000 across Missoula and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MTthis page | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID120 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −4% |
| Spokane, WA175 miles | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +7% |
| Bozeman, MT185 miles | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +4% |
| Kennewick, WA240 miles | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | +12% |
| Idaho Falls, ID255 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | −7% |
| Montana (statewide) | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Missoula comes in at #119 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Missoula is 1% below the Montana figure.
Other Montana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Missoula's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Missoula against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −8% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −8% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −3% |
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 Missoula is 1.01 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.48 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $30.07 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 59.6 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 $38.10 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.89 and $38.51 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 41.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $38.34 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.19 and $46.77 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 43.2 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 ($30.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($23.35) it shrinks by about $500. The total moves by 3.5% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,070 jobs in the Missoula area. That makes it the 270th 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% | $23.35 | $27.48 | $30.07 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.89 | $38.10 | $38.51 | $30.38 | 1.25 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.19 | $38.34 | $46.77 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Missoula: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Missoula?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $13,800 in the Missoula area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Missoula?
About $146 to $494 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Missoula or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,650, which is 4% less than Missoula ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Missoula?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,400 out of $8,950. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Missoula?
$4,150 to $13,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Missoula?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Missoula area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Missoula expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Montana?
Missoula is 1% below 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 Missoula?
The BLS median is $27.48 an hour in the Missoula area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.35 to $30.07.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Missoula?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Missoula
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.