Kitchen cabinets cost in Portland, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,800 – $16,600
- Per linear ft
- $170 – $600
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #8
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Portland, OR usually costs $4,800 to $16,600 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $170 to $600 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,550 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.44 an hour in the Portland area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Portland, OR, standard level
$8,300 to $13,000
About $299 to $471 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $4,050 | $7,300 |
| Permits and fees | $840 | $1,250 |
| Total | $8,300 | $13,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Portland, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $5,700 | $9,750 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 10% |
| Total | $4,800 | $10,700 | $16,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Portland number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Portland is 1.30 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Portland is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,950 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.4: $530 to $1,600.
Is Portland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Portland is the priciest of the group. Yakima is the cheapest at $9,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ORthis page | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | |
| Salem, OR50 miles | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,650 | −9% |
| Olympia, WA95 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −8% |
| Yakima, WA100 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −11% |
| Eugene, OR115 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| Bend, OR125 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −8% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | −7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Portland ranks #8 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Portland is 7% above the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,650 | −9% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | −8% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −8% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,450 – $14,500 | $9,500 | −11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −23% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −15% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | −8% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,900 – $17,200 | $11,000 | +3% |
What nearby projects cost in Portland
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Portland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+22%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,500 – $34,900 | +11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,650 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,350 | +22% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
Why two Portland quotes can differ
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 local crews earn in Portland
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 Portland the blend is 1.30.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $35.44 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.53 and $49.78 an hour. About 9,210 work in the metro. That is 76.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $50.53 an hour, which is 66% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $37.95 and $60.26 an hour. BLS counts 7,340 of them working in the area, 60.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $48.56 an hour, 58% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $34.83 and $61.71 an hour. About 4,600 work in the metro. That is 38.1 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 $1,700 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $830. That is a swing of roughly 7.8% to 16.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro has 1,208,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 25th 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% | $28.53 | $35.44 | $49.78 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $37.95 | $50.53 | $60.26 | $30.38 | 1.66 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $34.83 | $48.56 | $61.71 | $30.67 | 1.58 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
Portland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Portland. 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
$4,800 to $9,500
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,300 to $13,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,900 to $16,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,100 – $6,100 | $5,350 – $8,350 | $7,600 – $10,600 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,800 | $6,800 – $10,700 | $9,700 – $13,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,800 – $9,500 | $8,300 – $13,000 | $11,900 – $16,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,350 – $14,600 | $12,800 – $20,100 | $18,300 – $25,600 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Portland?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,800 to $16,600 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,300 to $13,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Portland?
About $170 to $600 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Portland or Salem?
Salem is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,650, which is 9% less than Portland ($10,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $5,700 out of $10,700. Materials are 37% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Portland?
$4,800 to $16,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Portland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Portland area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Oregon?
Portland is 7% above the Oregon statewide estimate ($10,000 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Portland?
The BLS median is $35.44 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.53 to $49.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Portland?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,800 to $9,500 and premium work $11,900 to $16,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Portland
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.