Kitchen cabinets cost in Burlington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,400
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $440
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #230
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Burlington area: $3,900 to $12,400 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 runs 11% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Burlington, NC, standard level
$6,450 to $9,850
About $228 to $349 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,850 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Burlington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,850 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,600 | $6,150 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,150 | $12,400 | 100% |
Why Burlington 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 $23.69 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Burlington is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 96.6 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 93.2: $470 to $1,400.
Is Burlington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Durham is the priciest of the group at $8,400. Fayetteville is the cheapest at $8,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NCthis page | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | |
| Durham, NC15 miles | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC20 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Winston, NC55 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Raleigh, NC55 miles | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #230 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 0% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +7% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +1% |
Who does the work: Burlington 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 Burlington the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.69 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $27.09 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 14.7 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 $24.71 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.82 and $28.86 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 33.9 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 $27.35 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.15 and $30.76 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 38.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $410 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 5.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington has 67,830 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 266th 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% | $21.18 | $23.69 | $27.09 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.82 | $24.71 | $28.86 | $30.38 | 0.81 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.15 | $27.35 | $30.76 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Burlington 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Burlington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. 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
$3,900 to $7,300
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,450 to $9,850
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,000 to $12,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,350 | $5,800 – $8,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,000 | $5,300 – $8,100 | $7,400 – $10,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,300 | $6,450 – $9,850 | $9,000 – $12,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,200 | $9,900 – $15,100 | $13,800 – $19,000 |
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Burlington?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,400 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,450 to $9,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Burlington?
About $138 to $440 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Burlington or Durham?
Durham is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,400, which is 3% more than Burlington ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $8,150. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Burlington?
$3,900 to $12,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Burlington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Burlington area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Burlington is 0% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($8,200 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.18 to $27.09.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Burlington?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,300 and premium work $9,000 to $12,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Burlington
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.