Kitchen cabinets cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,200
- Per linear ft
- $149 – $507
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 1
Rhode Island prices for kitchen cabinets: $4,250 to $14,200 for 25 linear ft, or $149 to $507 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.25 an hour.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$7,250 to $11,200
About $256 to $399 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,550 | $7,800 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,200 | $14,200 | 100% |
Rhode Island labor market for kitchen cabinets
Rhode Island's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.04 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $36.42 an hour. About 2,580 work in the state. That is 51.5 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 $35.62 an hour, which is 17% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $46.01 an hour. BLS counts 2,420 of them working in the state, 48.3 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 $36.77 an hour, 20% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.24 and $51.61 an hour. About 1,820 work in the state. That is 36.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.42 an hour) would add about $860 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.14) would take off about $490. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.14 | $29.25 | $36.42 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.08 | $35.62 | $46.01 | $30.38 | 1.17 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.24 | $36.77 | $51.61 | $30.67 | 1.20 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Rhode Island against its neighbors
Rhode Island ranks 15 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Rhode Island sits at $9,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $4,600 – $16,000 | $10,300 | +12% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +3% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −1% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +12% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −1% |
Basic, standard or premium: Rhode Island prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,250 to $8,200
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 – $7,200 | $6,600 – $9,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,750 | $5,950 – $9,200 | $8,400 – $11,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,200 | $7,250 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,500 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,800 |
Rhode Island metro-by-metro prices
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
Why two Rhode Island 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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Other Rhode Island jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
Each project weights the trades differently, so Rhode Island's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is +2% and kitchen backsplash −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,000 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,850 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Rhode Island?
$4,250 to $14,200 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Providence at about $9,300 (midpoint, 25 linear ft).
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $9,200 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 49% ($4,550). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $29.25 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.14 to $36.42.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,200 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Rhode Island?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,200 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Rhode Island
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.