Kitchen cabinets cost in Philadelphia, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,300
- Per linear ft
- $149 – $509
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Philadelphia, plan on $4,250 to $14,300 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $149 to $509 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, 2% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Philadelphia, PA, standard level
$7,250 to $11,300
About $257 to $401 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $5,900 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Philadelphia, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,600 | $7,900 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,250 | $14,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Philadelphia number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.70 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Philadelphia is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Philadelphia metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,650, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.6) and land at $510 to $1,550.
Related projects, priced for Philadelphia
Because every project leans on different trades, Philadelphia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,900 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
Why two Philadelphia quotes can differ
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.
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.70 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $36.83 an hour. BLS counts 14,260 of them working in the area, 49.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $35.86 an hour, 18% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.84 and $50.11 an hour. About 10,090 work in the metro. That is 34.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.99 an hour, which is 17% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.28 and $49.89 an hour. BLS counts 7,150 of them working in the area, 24.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $860. At the 25th percentile ($23.17) it shrinks by about $780. The total moves by 9.3% or 8.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,897,830 jobs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. That makes it the 7th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.17 | $29.70 | $36.83 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.84 | $35.86 | $50.11 | $30.38 | 1.18 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.28 | $35.99 | $49.89 | $30.67 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Philadelphia against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
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 $8,850 to $9,750 across Philadelphia and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PAthis page | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | |
| Vineland, NJ40 miles | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +2% |
| Trenton, NJ40 miles | $4,450 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +6% |
| Reading, PA50 miles | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Lancaster, PA50 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ50 miles | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Philadelphia comes in at #82 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Philadelphia is 2% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | −2% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −4% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Philadelphia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Philadelphia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +3% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | −8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | −9% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,250 – $13,400 | $8,800 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Philadelphia
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Philadelphia 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
$4,250 to $8,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,250 to $11,300
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,300 to $14,300
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,300 | $4,700 – $7,250 | $6,600 – $9,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,800 | $5,950 – $9,250 | $8,450 – $11,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,300 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,500 – $12,700 | $11,100 – $17,300 | $15,700 – $21,900 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Philadelphia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Philadelphia?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $14,300 in the Philadelphia area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $11,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Philadelphia?
About $149 to $509 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Philadelphia or Vineland?
Vineland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,450, which is 2% more than Philadelphia ($9,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Philadelphia?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,600 out of $9,250. Materials are 39% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Philadelphia?
$4,250 to $14,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Philadelphia?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,550 for fees in the Philadelphia area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Philadelphia expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia is 2% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($9,050 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.17 to $36.83.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Philadelphia?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,250 and premium work $10,300 to $14,300. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Philadelphia
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.