Kitchen cabinets cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $445
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Nebraska? Plan on $3,850 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft. Wages (0.86x the US blend), materials (price index 94.1) and permit costs (90.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 10%.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $8,150 (Lincoln) to $8,350 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$6,450 to $9,900
About $229 to $353 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,400 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,200 | $12,500 | 100% |
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in Nebraska
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Lincoln, NE | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,150 | level |
Other Nebraska jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nebraska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−2%) and storm door lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,450 | −2% |
Nebraska versus the states around it
Nebraska ranks 44 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. Nebraska sits at $8,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +5% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −2% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +5% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +9% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +19% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Nebraska
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Nebraska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nebraska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,850 to $7,300
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,450 to $9,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,050 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,350 | $5,800 – $8,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,000 | $5,300 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,300 | $6,450 – $9,900 | $9,050 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,200 | $9,900 – $15,200 | $13,900 – $19,200 |
Nebraska labor market for kitchen cabinets
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.86 for Nebraska.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.19 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.77 and $30.09 an hour. BLS counts 5,710 of them working in the state, 55.7 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 $29.24 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $38.04 an hour. About 6,440 work in the state. That is 62.9 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 $29.31 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $39.38 an hour. BLS counts 4,110 of them working in the state, 40.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.09 an hour) would add about $710 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.77) would take off about $290. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.77 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.14 | $29.24 | $38.04 | $30.38 | 0.96 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.21 | $29.31 | $39.38 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Nebraska?
$3,850 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Lincoln at about $8,150 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Omaha at $8,350.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $8,200 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 46% ($3,750). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $24.19 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.77 to $30.09.
+Where does Nebraska rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
44th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,200 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Nebraska?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,300 and premium work $9,050 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Nebraska
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.