Kitchen cabinets cost in Pittsburgh, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,200
- Per linear ft
- $152 – $510
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #87
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Pittsburgh area: $4,250 to $14,200 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $29.41 an hour in the Pittsburgh area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Pittsburgh, PA, standard level
$7,250 to $11,200
About $259 to $402 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Pittsburgh, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 | $5,050 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,500 | $7,700 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,200 | $14,200 | 100% |
Why Pittsburgh 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 $29.41 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Pittsburgh is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Pittsburgh is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,800 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $470 to $1,400.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Pittsburgh
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.
Who does the work: Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.41 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $38.14 an hour. About 5,920 work in the metro. That is 53.1 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 $33.34 an hour, which is 10% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.39 and $47.62 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the area, 46.7 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 $33.70 an hour, 10% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.74 and $40.80 an hour. About 2,910 work in the metro. That is 26.1 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $720. That is a swing of roughly 7.8% to 11.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pittsburgh has 1,114,490 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 29th 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% | $23.40 | $29.41 | $38.14 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.39 | $33.34 | $47.62 | $30.38 | 1.10 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.74 | $33.70 | $40.80 | $30.67 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Pittsburgh
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pittsburgh. 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
$4,250 to $8,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,250 to $11,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,200 to $14,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,300 | $4,650 – $7,150 | $6,550 – $9,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,750 | $5,950 – $9,200 | $8,350 – $11,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,550 – $12,700 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,800 |
How Pittsburgh compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group. Morgantown is the cheapest at $8,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PAthis page | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | |
| Wheeling, WV60 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | −10% |
| Morgantown, WV65 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −11% |
| Youngstown, OH70 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −8% |
| Canton, OH75 miles | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −8% |
| Altoona, PA80 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −4% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Pittsburgh ranks #87 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pittsburgh is 2% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −4% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsburgh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −12% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,900 – $17,200 | $11,000 | +20% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | level |
Related projects, priced for Pittsburgh
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pittsburgh wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+7%) and storm door lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $31,900 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Pittsburgh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Pittsburgh?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $14,200 in the Pittsburgh area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $11,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Pittsburgh?
About $152 to $510 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 Pittsburgh or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,300, which is 10% less than Pittsburgh ($9,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsburgh?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,500 out of $9,200. Materials are 41% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Pittsburgh?
$4,250 to $14,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsburgh expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
The BLS median is $29.41 an hour in the Pittsburgh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.40 to $38.14.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Pittsburgh?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,250 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Pittsburgh
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.