Kitchen cabinets cost in Fayetteville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $136 – $430
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Fayetteville area: $3,850 to $12,100 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 12% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Fayetteville, NC, standard level
$6,350 to $9,650
About $224 to $342 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,650 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Fayetteville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,850 | 45% |
| Labor | $990 | $3,450 | $5,950 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,000 | $12,100 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville 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, Fayetteville wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville 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 92.0: $460 to $1,400.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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.
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and shower pan lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −10% |
Fayetteville against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $8,000 to $8,400 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NCthis page | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Durham, NC65 miles | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +5% |
| Burlington, NC75 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC75 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
| Florence, SC75 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #258 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 2% 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 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +3% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +5% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +13% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +23% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −2% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −1% |
Who does the work: Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.50 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.50 and $27.31 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 21.3 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 $27.74 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.54 and $32.01 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the area, 51.7 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 $24.87 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.68 and $29.92 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 29.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $580 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville has 131,430 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 166th 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% | $20.50 | $22.50 | $27.31 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.54 | $27.74 | $32.01 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.68 | $24.87 | $29.92 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Fayetteville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. 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
$3,850 to $7,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,650
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,850 to $12,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,250 | $5,700 – $7,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,900 | $5,200 – $7,950 | $7,250 – $10,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,150 | $6,350 – $9,650 | $8,850 – $12,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,000 | $9,700 – $14,800 | $13,500 – $18,600 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Fayetteville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,100 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $9,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Fayetteville?
About $136 to $430 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 Fayetteville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 4% more than Fayetteville ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $8,000. Materials are 45% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$3,850 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville is 2% 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 Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.50 to $27.31.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Fayetteville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,150 and premium work $8,850 to $12,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Fayetteville
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.