Kitchen cabinets cost in Las Cruces, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $13,100
- Per linear ft
- $142 – $470
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Las Cruces, NM usually costs $4,000 to $13,100 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $142 to $470 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $570 less. Carpenters earn a median of $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Las Cruces, NM, standard level
$6,750 to $10,400
About $241 to $371 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,900 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,400 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Las Cruces, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $4,050 | $6,950 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,550 | $13,100 | 100% |
Why Las Cruces prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.42 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Las Cruces is 0.92 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Cruces is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.2: $450 to $1,350.
What local crews earn in Las Cruces
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Las Cruces the blend is 0.92.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $29.32 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 31.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.95 an hour, which is 15% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $29.99 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 51.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.23 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $34.06 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 22.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $720. That is a swing of roughly 8.4% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Cruces has 80,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 238th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.44 | $27.42 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.71 | $25.95 | $29.99 | $30.38 | 0.85 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.03 | $26.23 | $34.06 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Las Cruces?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Cruces wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−5%) and shower pan lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $240 – $1,250 | −16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Las Cruces
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Cruces. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,000 to $7,650
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,750 to $10,400
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,450 to $13,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,900 | $4,350 – $6,650 | $6,050 – $8,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,300 | $5,550 – $8,500 | $7,750 – $10,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,650 | $6,750 – $10,400 | $9,450 – $13,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,150 – $11,700 | $10,300 – $15,900 | $14,500 – $20,100 |
Las Cruces against nearby metros and the rest of New Mexico
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $7,550 to $8,900 across Las Cruces and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NMthis page | $4,000 – $13,100 | $8,550 | |
| El Paso, TX95 miles | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −12% |
| Albuquerque, NM195 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,900 | +4% |
| Santa Fe, NM225 miles | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +3% |
| Odessa, TX255 miles | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | −3% |
| Midland, TX285 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +3% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Cruces ranks #161 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Cruces is 3% below the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,900 | +4% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Cruces against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | level |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +7% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −7% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,200 | +19% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Las Cruces 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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Las Cruces: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Las Cruces?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,000 to $13,100 in the Las Cruces area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $10,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Las Cruces?
About $142 to $470 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Las Cruces or El Paso?
El Paso is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,550, which is 12% less than Las Cruces ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Cruces?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $4,050 out of $8,550. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Las Cruces?
$4,000 to $13,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Las Cruces?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Las Cruces area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Cruces expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces is 3% below the New Mexico statewide estimate ($8,800 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Las Cruces?
The BLS median is $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $29.32.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Las Cruces?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,650 and premium work $9,450 to $13,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Las Cruces
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.