Kitchen cabinets cost in New Mexico
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,500
- Per linear ft
- $145 – $486
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Mexico, new kitchen cabinets costs about $4,100 to $13,500 for 25 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $9,150. Carpenters earn a median $28.71 an hour in New Mexico (US: $29.12).
Inside New Mexico, the metros we cover range from $8,550 (Las Cruces) to $8,900 (Albuquerque) 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 Mexico (statewide), standard level
$6,900 to $10,700
About $247 to $383 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,050 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in New Mexico
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,300 | $7,350 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,800 | $13,500 | 100% |
Which New Mexico city is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,900 | +1% |
| Santa Fe, NM | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM | $4,000 – $13,100 | $8,550 | −3% |
New Mexico against its neighbors
New Mexico ranks 30 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 Mexico sits at $8,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 340 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | +5% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | level |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −1% |
| Utah | 520 miles away | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −4% |
| Oklahoma | 540 miles away | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −10% |
Why two New Mexico quotes can differ
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.
Related projects, priced for New Mexico
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Mexico's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, storm door is −3% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Basic, standard or premium: New Mexico prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,100 to $7,850
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,900 to $10,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,750 to $13,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,050 | $4,450 – $6,850 | $6,250 – $8,650 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,450 | $5,700 – $8,750 | $8,000 – $11,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 | $9,750 – $13,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,250 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,400 | $15,000 – $20,800 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in New Mexico
New Mexico's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.98 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $30.44 an hour. About 3,630 work in the state. That is 41.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.07 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $35.28 an hour. BLS counts 5,020 of them working in the state, 57.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.54 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.72 and $37.60 an hour. About 2,830 work in the state. That is 32.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.44 an hour) would add about $210 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.67) would take off about $730. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 870,970 jobs across New Mexico (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.67 | $28.71 | $30.44 | $29.12 | 0.99 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.46 | $28.07 | $35.28 | $30.38 | 0.92 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.72 | $29.54 | $37.60 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in New Mexico: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in New Mexico?
$4,100 to $13,500 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Mexico can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Mexico is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Las Cruces at about $8,550 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Albuquerque at $8,900.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in New Mexico than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $8,800 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Mexico?
About 49% ($4,300). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.98x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Mexico?
The BLS statewide median is $28.71 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.67 to $30.44.
+Where does New Mexico rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
30th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,800 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in New Mexico?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,850 and premium work $9,750 to $13,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in New Mexico
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.