Kitchen cabinets cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,400
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $442
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #232
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Sioux Falls, plan on $3,900 to $12,400 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $137 to $442 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.75 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$6,450 to $9,850
About $229 to $350 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,850 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,750 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,650 | $6,250 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,150 | $12,400 | 100% |
Why Sioux Falls prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Sioux Falls wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux Falls metro is 95.5 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.6) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Specs and site conditions that change a Sioux Falls bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Sioux Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux Falls wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,900 to $7,300
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,450 to $9,850
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,000 to $12,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,350 | $5,800 – $8,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,000 | $5,300 – $8,100 | $7,400 – $10,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,300 | $6,450 – $9,850 | $9,000 – $12,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,200 | $9,850 – $15,100 | $13,800 – $19,000 |
Sioux Falls against nearby metros and the rest of South Dakota
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $8,150 to $9,150 across Sioux Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +3% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +12% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,150 | level |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +10% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux Falls comes in at #232 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota figure.
Other South Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +29% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +10% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +9% |
Sioux Falls labor market for kitchen cabinets
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Sioux Falls is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.75 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 1,640 of them working in the area, 91.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.55 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.98 and $35.70 an hour. About 1,330 work in the metro. That is 74.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.44 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $30.59 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 45.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $680. At the 25th percentile ($22.22) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 8.3% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 178,590 jobs in the Sioux Falls area. That makes it the 130th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.98 | $29.55 | $35.70 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.25 | $26.44 | $30.59 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Sioux Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and shower pan −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Sioux Falls?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,400 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,450 to $9,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Sioux Falls?
About $137 to $442 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,250, which is 2% more than Sioux Falls ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,150. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Sioux Falls?
$3,900 to $12,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Sioux Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Sioux Falls area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($8,050 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $23.75 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.22 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,300 and premium work $9,000 to $12,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Sioux Falls
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.