Kitchen cabinets cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $440
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #219
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Hilton Head, SC usually costs $3,950 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $138 to $440 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $930 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$6,500 to $9,900
About $228 to $349 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,600 | $6,200 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,200 | $12,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Hilton Head number
Labor is 44% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Hilton Head the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hilton Head is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.0: $490 to $1,450.
Why two Hilton Head 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.
Planning more than one job in Hilton Head?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hilton Head wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
What local crews earn in Hilton Head
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 Hilton Head the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 53.7 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 $27.42 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $30.06 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 26.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.38 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $32.61 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 25.6 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 $700 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 8.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal has 81,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 232nd 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% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.86 | $27.42 | $30.06 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.22 | $26.38 | $32.61 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Hilton Head against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Hilton Head. Savannah is the lowest at about $8,000 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,200 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −3% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +6% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hilton Head ranks #219 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hilton Head is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Hilton Head
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hilton Head. 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
$3,950 to $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,050 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,400 | $5,850 – $8,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,900 | $9,050 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,200 | $9,900 – $15,100 | $13,800 – $19,100 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Hilton Head?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,500 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Hilton Head?
About $138 to $440 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,000, which is 3% less than Hilton Head ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $8,200. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Hilton Head?
$3,950 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Hilton Head?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Hilton Head area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head is 1% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($8,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.40.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Hilton Head?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,350 and premium work $9,050 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Hilton Head
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.