Kitchen cabinets cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,800
- Per linear ft
- $145 – $496
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #122
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Akron, plan on $4,100 to $13,800 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $145 to $496 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Akron, OH, standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $250 to $391 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,500 | $7,700 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Akron number
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, Akron wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Akron metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Akron: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Akron 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
$4,100 to $7,950
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,900 to $13,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 | $6,350 – $8,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,550 | $5,750 – $8,950 | $8,150 – $11,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,950 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,900 – $13,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,250 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,700 | $15,200 – $21,200 |
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $9,200. Wheeling is the cheapest at $8,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −5% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −1% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | −7% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +3% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Akron comes in at #122 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Akron is 1% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +3% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −3% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Akron's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $4,650 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +14% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +2% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −8% |
Planning more than one job in Akron?
Because every project leans on different trades, Akron's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Akron 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 Akron is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.36 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $37.10 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 30.7 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 $37.19 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.73 and $48.37 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 42.6 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 $30.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $39.73 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 33.5 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 ($37.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $930. At the 25th percentile ($24.61) it shrinks by about $570. The total moves by 10.4% or 6.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 319,560 jobs in the Akron area. That makes it the 80th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.73 | $37.19 | $48.37 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.56 | $30.50 | $39.73 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Akron bid
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).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
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Kitchen cabinets in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Akron?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,800 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Akron?
About $145 to $496 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 Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,500, which is 5% less than Akron ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,500 out of $8,950. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Akron?
$4,100 to $13,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Akron?
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 Akron area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 1% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($8,850 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $29.36 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.61 to $37.10.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Akron?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,950 and premium work $9,900 to $13,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Akron
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.