Kitchen cabinets cost in Lincoln, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $443
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
Lincoln homeowners pay roughly $3,850 to $12,500 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $137 to $443 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lincoln is 11% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.00 an hour in the Lincoln area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Lincoln, NE, standard level
$6,450 to $9,900
About $229 to $351 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Lincoln, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,700 | $6,400 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,150 | $12,500 | 100% |
Where the Lincoln price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lincoln is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lincoln metro is 94.1 (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 (91.6) and land at $460 to $1,350.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Lincoln
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.
Lincoln against nearby metros and the rest of Nebraska
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Lincoln. Sioux City comes closest at about $8,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NEthis page | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,150 | |
| Omaha, NE55 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Sioux City, IA120 miles | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Topeka, KS135 miles | $3,900 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Des Moines, IA170 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +9% |
| Kansas City, MO185 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +11% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,200 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Lincoln comes in at #226 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Lincoln is 0% below the Nebraska figure.
Other Nebraska metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Lincoln's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lincoln against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +13% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −2% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +10% |
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 Lincoln is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $28.77 an hour. BLS counts 1,020 of them working in the area, 55.9 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 $29.17 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $37.59 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 55.9 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 $29.17 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $36.00 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 35.6 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 ($28.77 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $570. At the 25th percentile ($21.70) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 7.0% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 182,620 jobs in the Lincoln area. That makes it the 126th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.70 | $24.00 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.10 | $29.17 | $37.59 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.25 | $29.17 | $36.00 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Lincoln: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lincoln 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
$3,850 to $7,300
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,450 to $9,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,000 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 – $8,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,000 | $5,300 – $8,150 | $7,400 – $10,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,300 | $6,450 – $9,900 | $9,000 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,200 | $9,900 – $15,200 | $13,800 – $19,100 |
What nearby projects cost in Lincoln
Because every project leans on different trades, Lincoln's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −2% and storm door −9%.
| 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 | $440 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $920 – $2,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,450 | −2% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Lincoln: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Lincoln?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,500 in the Lincoln area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,450 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Lincoln?
About $137 to $443 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Lincoln or Omaha?
Omaha is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 2% more than Lincoln ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lincoln?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,700 out of $8,150. Materials are 43% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Lincoln?
$3,850 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Lincoln?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,350 for fees in the Lincoln area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lincoln expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Lincoln is 0% below the Nebraska statewide estimate ($8,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lincoln?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Lincoln area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.70 to $28.77.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Lincoln?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,300 and premium work $9,000 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Lincoln
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.