Kitchen cabinets cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,600 – $15,200
- Per linear ft
- $162 – $541
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Jersey, new kitchen cabinets costs about $4,600 to $15,200 for 25 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% above the US figure of $9,150. Carpenters earn a median $30.77 an hour in New Jersey (US: $29.12).
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $9,150 (Atlantic City) to $9,750 (Trenton) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$7,750 to $12,000
About $275 to $427 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,500 | $4,550 |
| Labor | $3,400 | $6,150 |
| Permits and fees | $870 | $1,300 |
| Total | $7,750 | $12,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,700 | $4,000 | $5,350 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,750 | $8,200 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $540 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 11% |
| Total | $4,600 | $9,850 | $15,200 | 100% |
New Jersey metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $4,450 – $15,100 | $9,750 | −1% |
| Vineland, NJ | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −7% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,600 to $8,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,750 to $12,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,900 to $15,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,950 – $5,700 | $5,000 – $7,700 | $7,050 – $9,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,250 | $6,400 – $9,850 | $9,000 – $12,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,800 | $7,750 – $12,000 | $10,900 – $15,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,000 – $13,500 | $11,900 – $18,400 | $16,800 – $23,300 |
New Jersey 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 1.09 for New Jersey.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.77 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $38.67 an hour. BLS counts 14,230 of them working in the state, 33.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.14 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.00 and $58.23 an hour. About 13,520 work in the state. That is 31.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.61 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.72 and $51.36 an hour. BLS counts 8,750 of them working in the state, 20.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.67 an hour) would add about $950 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.63) would take off about $740. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.63 | $30.77 | $38.67 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.00 | $37.14 | $58.23 | $30.38 | 1.22 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.72 | $37.61 | $51.36 | $30.67 | 1.23 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in New Jersey
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.
New Jersey against its neighbors
New Jersey ranks 10 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. New Jersey sits at $9,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $4,150 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −10% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +5% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −8% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −4% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | −4% |
Other New Jersey jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+13%) and front door lowest (+7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,100 – $34,200 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,200 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,150 | +13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
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Kitchen cabinets in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in New Jersey?
$4,600 to $15,200 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Atlantic City at about $9,150 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Trenton at $9,750.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 8% more expensive: $9,850 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 48% ($4,750). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.09x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $30.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.63 to $38.67.
+Where does New Jersey rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
10th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,850 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in New Jersey?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $8,800 and premium work $10,900 to $15,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in New Jersey
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.