Kitchen cabinets cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $13,900
- Per linear ft
- $150 – $499
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #114
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Utica area: $4,200 to $13,900 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Permit and fee costs follow the local price level, which sits 7% below the US average.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Utica, NY, standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $254 to $394 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,000 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,350 | $7,500 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,050 | $13,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Utica number
Labor is 48% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Utica the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Utica is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,750 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $460 to $1,400.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Utica
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Who does the work: Utica trade wages
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 Utica the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 32.1 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 $29.64 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.65 and $37.75 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 22.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $35.00 an hour, 14% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.66 and $47.60 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 11.8 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 $690 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $550. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 7.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Utica-Rome has 118,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 185th 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% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.65 | $29.64 | $37.75 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.66 | $35.00 | $47.60 | $30.67 | 1.14 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Utica
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Utica wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+6%) and storm door lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Utica
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Utica. 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
$4,200 to $8,050
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,100 to $11,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,000 to $13,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,150 | $4,550 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,600 | $5,850 – $9,000 | $8,200 – $11,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,200 – $8,050 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $13,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,450 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,300 |
How Utica compares
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 $9,400 across Utica and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +3% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +3% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +3% |
| New York (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +15% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Utica ranks #114 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Utica is 13% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $4,850 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +18% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +4% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +3% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $4,600 – $15,000 | $9,850 | +9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −3% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $3,750 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −14% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −10% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −14% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Utica?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,200 to $13,900 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Utica?
About $150 to $499 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,300, which is 3% more than Utica ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $9,050. Materials are 41% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Utica?
$4,200 to $13,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Utica?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Utica area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 13% 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 Utica?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.07 to $34.34.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Utica?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,050 and premium work $10,000 to $13,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Utica
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.