Kitchen cabinets cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,500 – $14,900
- Per linear ft
- $159 – $532
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #49
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Salem, OR usually costs $4,500 to $14,900 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $159 to $532 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $550 more. Carpenters earn a median of $28.71 an hour in the Salem area, 1% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Salem, OR, standard level
$7,600 to $11,700
About $271 to $420 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,050 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,700 | $8,050 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,500 | $9,650 | $14,900 | 100% |
Why Salem 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 $28.71 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Salem is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 48% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salem is at 105.3 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 103.6: $520 to $1,550.
What local crews earn in Salem
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 Salem the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.71 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.19 and $36.75 an hour. About 1,720 work in the metro. That is 91.2 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 $47.53 an hour, which is 56% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $36.81 and $56.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,000 of them working in the area, 53.0 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 $38.76 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.42 and $45.97 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 23.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $970 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $660. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 10.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salem has 188,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 122nd 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% | $23.19 | $28.71 | $36.75 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $36.81 | $47.53 | $56.99 | $30.38 | 1.56 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.42 | $38.76 | $45.97 | $30.67 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Salem: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salem. 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
$4,500 to $8,650
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,600 to $11,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,700 to $14,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,900 – $5,550 | $4,900 – $7,550 | $6,900 – $9,550 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,700 – $7,100 | $6,250 – $9,650 | $8,800 – $12,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,500 – $8,650 | $7,600 – $11,700 | $10,700 – $14,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,850 – $13,300 | $11,700 – $18,000 | $16,400 – $22,800 |
Why two Salem 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.
How Salem compares
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 $9,500 to $10,700 across Salem and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,650 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +10% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +2% |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −2% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | +3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salem ranks #49 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salem is 3% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +10% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,450 – $14,500 | $9,500 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −17% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $4,550 – $15,300 | $9,900 | +3% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −14% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −18% |
Related projects, priced for Salem
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salem wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+11%) and storm door lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,600 | +7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,150 – $25,600 | +10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +5% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Salem?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,500 to $14,900 in the Salem area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,600 to $11,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Salem?
About $159 to $532 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,700, which is 10% more than Salem ($9,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,700 out of $9,650. Materials are 41% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Salem?
$4,500 to $14,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Salem?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Salem area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 3% below 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 Salem?
The BLS median is $28.71 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.19 to $36.75.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Salem?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,500 to $8,650 and premium work $10,700 to $14,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Salem
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.