Kitchen cabinets cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $442
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 11
North Carolina prices for kitchen cabinets: $3,900 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft, or $138 to $442 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 10% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.61 an hour.
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $8,000 (Greenville) to $8,400 (Durham) 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 North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$6,500 to $9,900
About $229 to $351 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,850 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,600 | $6,200 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,200 | $12,500 | 100% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in North Carolina
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.83 for North Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.27 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 13,480 of them working in the state, 27.3 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 $27.31 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.63 and $29.77 an hour. About 21,640 work in the state. That is 43.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.44 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.38 and $30.43 an hour. BLS counts 14,510 of them working in the state, 29.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.27 an hour) would add about $560 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.27) would take off about $400. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $20.27 | $23.61 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.63 | $27.31 | $29.77 | $30.38 | 0.90 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.38 | $27.44 | $30.43 | $30.67 | 0.89 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Related projects, priced for North Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in North Carolina
6 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Charlotte, NC | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Burlington, NC | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Hickory, NC | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Greenville, NC | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −3% |
Quality levels and sizes in North Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,900 to $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,050 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,400 | $5,850 – $8,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,900 | $9,050 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,200 | $9,900 – $15,200 | $13,800 – $19,100 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in North Carolina
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.
North Carolina against its neighbors
North Carolina ranks 43 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. North Carolina sits at $8,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +8% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | level |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | +21% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
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Kitchen cabinets in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in North Carolina?
$3,900 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Greenville at about $8,000 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Durham at $8,400.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $8,200 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 44% ($3,600). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $23.61 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.27 to $28.27.
+Where does North Carolina rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,200 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in North Carolina?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,350 and premium work $9,050 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in North Carolina
- Durham, NC$8,400 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$8,350 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$8,350 midpoint
- Asheville, NC$8,350 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$8,300 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$8,250 midpoint
- Winston, NC$8,150 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$8,150 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$8,000 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$8,000 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$8,000 midpoint
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.