Kitchen cabinets cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,600
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $450
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Memphis area: $3,950 to $12,600 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 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Memphis, TN, standard level
$6,550 to $10,000
About $232 to $356 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,550 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,300 | $12,600 | 100% |
Where the Memphis price comes from
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, Memphis wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Memphis is at 96.2 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 92.2: $460 to $1,400.
Cost by quality level and size in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. 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 $7,400
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,550 to $10,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,150 to $12,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,250 | $7,500 – $10,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,400 | $6,550 – $10,000 | $9,150 – $12,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,400 | $10,000 – $15,400 | $14,000 – $19,400 |
How Memphis compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Memphis. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $7,550 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 | −9% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −3% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −5% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | level |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Memphis ranks #202 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis is 0% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | +15% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +7% |
Who does the work: Memphis 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 Memphis the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. About 1,240 work in the metro. That is 20.3 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 $29.27 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $36.87 an hour. BLS counts 2,770 of them working in the area, 45.3 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 $28.22 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.82 and $36.24 an hour. About 1,920 work in the metro. That is 31.4 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 $470 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 5.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th 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% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.23 | $29.27 | $36.87 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.82 | $28.22 | $36.24 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Memphis bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Memphis
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Memphis?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,600 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,550 to $10,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Memphis?
About $139 to $450 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,550, which is 9% less than Memphis ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $8,300. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Memphis?
$3,950 to $12,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Memphis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Memphis area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 0% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Memphis?
The BLS median is $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $28.26.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Memphis?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,400 and premium work $9,150 to $12,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Memphis
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.