Kitchen cabinets cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $136 – $429
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #259
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Myrtle Beach area: $3,850 to $12,100 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 runs 12% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$6,350 to $9,650
About $224 to $341 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,650 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $980 | $3,450 | $5,900 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,000 | $12,100 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Myrtle Beach is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Myrtle Beach 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 93.6: $470 to $1,400.
Who does the work: Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.96 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $27.34 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 34.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.62 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.48 and $28.41 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 24.6 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 $23.24 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $29.40 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 31.5 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 $530 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $310. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 6.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach has 146,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 157th 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% | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.48 | $24.62 | $28.41 | $30.38 | 0.81 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.78 | $23.24 | $29.40 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Myrtle Beach: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Myrtle Beach. 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
$3,850 to $7,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,650
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,800 to $12,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,250 | $5,700 – $7,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,900 | $5,200 – $7,950 | $7,250 – $10,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,150 | $6,350 – $9,650 | $8,800 – $12,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,000 | $9,700 – $14,800 | $13,500 – $18,600 |
Planning more than one job in Myrtle Beach?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Myrtle Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and shower pan lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,100 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −15% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Why two Myrtle Beach quotes can differ
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.
How Myrtle Beach compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Myrtle Beach. Fayetteville comes closest at about $8,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | level |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Myrtle Beach ranks #259 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 3% 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 | +3% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +4% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +11% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +31% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −1% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +5% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Myrtle Beach?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,100 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $9,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Myrtle Beach?
About $136 to $429 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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,100, which is 1% more than Myrtle Beach ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $8,000. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$3,850 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 3% 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 Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.40 to $27.34.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,150 and premium work $8,800 to $12,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Myrtle Beach
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.