Kitchen cabinets cost in Albany, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $14,300
- Per linear ft
- $152 – $512
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #77
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Albany, plan on $4,300 to $14,300 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $152 to $512 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.19 an hour in the Albany area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Albany, NY, standard level
$7,300 to $11,300
About $260 to $404 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,300 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Albany, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,000 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,550 | $7,800 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,300 | $14,300 | 100% |
Why Albany prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Albany wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albany metro is 99.7 (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 (99.6) and land at $500 to $1,500.
Is Albany cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $9,050 to $10,100 across Albany and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NYthis page | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | |
| Pittsfield, MA45 miles | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | level |
| Kingston, NY60 miles | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Amherst, MA70 miles | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +3% |
| Utica, NY75 miles | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −3% |
| Springfield, MA80 miles | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +9% |
| New York (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +11% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Albany comes in at #77 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Albany is 10% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $4,850 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +15% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $4,600 – $15,000 | $9,850 | +6% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Albany's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −14% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $5,250 – $18,700 | $12,000 | +29% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +3% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −12% |
Planning more than one job in Albany?
Because every project leans on different trades, Albany's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +7% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,700 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albany bid
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.
Albany: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albany 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
$4,300 to $8,300
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,300 to $11,300
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,300 to $14,300
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,350 | $4,700 – $7,250 | $6,600 – $9,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,800 | $6,000 – $9,250 | $8,450 – $11,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,300 – $8,300 | $7,300 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,300 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,550 – $12,700 | $11,200 – $17,400 | $15,800 – $22,000 |
Albany 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 Albany is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.19 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $36.71 an hour. BLS counts 2,000 of them working in the area, 44.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.01 an hour, 19% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.79 and $47.43 an hour. About 1,820 work in the metro. That is 40.5 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 $37.24 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.77 and $53.52 an hour. BLS counts 1,470 of them working in the area, 32.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.71 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $900. At the 25th percentile ($25.00) it shrinks by about $500. The total moves by 9.7% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 449,410 jobs in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. That makes it the 55th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.00 | $29.19 | $36.71 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.79 | $36.01 | $47.43 | $30.38 | 1.19 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.77 | $37.24 | $53.52 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Albany?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $14,300 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,300 to $11,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Albany?
About $152 to $512 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Albany or Pittsfield?
Pittsfield is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,300, which is 0% more than Albany ($9,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $9,300. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Albany?
$4,300 to $14,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of New York?
Albany is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($10,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $29.19 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $36.71.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Albany?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,300 and premium work $10,300 to $14,300. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Albany
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.