Kitchen cabinets cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,200
- Per linear ft
- $136 – $435
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 2
South Dakota prices for kitchen cabinets: $3,850 to $12,200 for 25 linear ft, or $136 to $435 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 12% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.14 an hour.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $8,100 (Rapid City) to $8,150 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$6,350 to $9,700
About $226 to $345 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,750 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $3,550 | $6,100 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $890 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,050 | $12,200 | 100% |
South Dakota labor market for kitchen cabinets
South Dakota'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 0.81 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.14 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.87 an hour. About 4,560 work in the state. That is 99.7 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 $29.51 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.87 and $34.83 an hour. BLS counts 2,980 of them working in the state, 65.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.82 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.18 and $29.83 an hour. About 1,760 work in the state. That is 38.5 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 ($28.87 an hour) would add about $690 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.29) would take off about $340. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (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% | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.87 | $29.51 | $34.83 | $30.38 | 0.97 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.18 | $24.82 | $29.83 | $30.67 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Why two South Dakota 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 South Dakota jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash is −7% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Basic, standard or premium: South Dakota 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
$3,850 to $7,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,850 to $12,200
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) | $3,150 – $5,900 | $5,250 – $7,950 | $7,300 – $10,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,200 | $6,350 – $9,700 | $8,850 – $12,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,000 | $9,750 – $14,900 | $13,600 – $18,700 |
South Dakota against its neighbors
South Dakota ranks 49 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. South Dakota sits at $8,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +2% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +9% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +21% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +7% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +9% |
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in South Dakota
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
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Kitchen cabinets in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in South Dakota?
$3,850 to $12,200 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Rapid City at about $8,100 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $8,150.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $8,050 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 44% ($3,550). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.81x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $23.14 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.29 to $28.87.
+Where does South Dakota rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
49th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,050 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in South Dakota?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,200 and premium work $8,850 to $12,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in South Dakota
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.