Kitchen cabinets cost in Trenton, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,450 – $15,100
- Per linear ft
- $157 – $542
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #47
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Trenton, plan on $4,450 to $15,100 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $157 to $542 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $31.58 an hour in the Trenton area, 8% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Trenton, NJ, standard level
$7,650 to $11,900
About $273 to $427 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,550 | $6,450 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,650 | $11,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Trenton, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,000 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $5,000 | $8,550 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,750 | $15,100 | 100% |
Where the Trenton 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 $31.58 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Trenton is 1.14 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Trenton metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,750, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.2) and land at $520 to $1,550.
Specs and site conditions that change a Trenton bid
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.
Trenton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Trenton 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
$4,450 to $8,700
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,650 to $11,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,800 to $15,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,600 | $4,900 – $7,650 | $6,950 – $9,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,650 – $7,150 | $6,300 – $9,750 | $8,900 – $12,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,450 – $8,700 | $7,650 – $11,900 | $10,800 – $15,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,800 – $13,400 | $11,700 – $18,300 | $16,700 – $23,200 |
Related projects, priced for Trenton
Because every project leans on different trades, Trenton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and front door +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,100 – $32,500 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,550 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,300 | +9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Trenton labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 Trenton is 1.14 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $31.58 an hour, which is 8% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.60 and $51.38 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 25.4 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 $47.21 an hour, 55% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.21 and $59.33 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 25.0 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 $36.71 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.93 and $51.14 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 11.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($51.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,400. At the 25th percentile ($25.60) it shrinks by about $720. The total moves by 24.4% or 7.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 240,190 jobs in the Trenton-Princeton area. That makes it the 105th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.15% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.60 | $31.58 | $51.38 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.21 | $47.21 | $59.33 | $30.38 | 1.55 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.93 | $36.71 | $51.14 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
How Trenton compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. New York is the priciest of the group at $10,600. Reading is the cheapest at $8,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJthis page | $4,450 – $15,100 | $9,750 | |
| Philadelphia, PA40 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA50 miles | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −7% |
| New York, NY55 miles | $4,850 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +9% |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −9% |
| Atlantic City, NJ70 miles | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −6% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Trenton comes in at #47 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Trenton is 1% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −6% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Trenton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Trenton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $3,950 – $12,400 | $8,200 | −16% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −11% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −10% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −8% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Trenton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Trenton?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,450 to $15,100 in the Trenton area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,650 to $11,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Trenton?
About $157 to $542 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Trenton or Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,250, which is 5% less than Trenton ($9,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Trenton?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $5,000 out of $9,750. Materials are 38% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Trenton?
$4,450 to $15,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Trenton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Trenton area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Trenton expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Trenton is 1% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($9,850 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Trenton?
The BLS median is $31.58 an hour in the Trenton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.60 to $51.38.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Trenton?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,700 and premium work $10,800 to $15,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Trenton
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.