Kitchen cabinets cost in Nashville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $13,200
- Per linear ft
- $143 – $472
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #154
- 1 = most expensive
Nashville homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $13,200 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $143 to $472 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Nashville is 5% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $26.81 an hour in the Nashville area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Nashville, TN, standard level
$6,800 to $10,500
About $241 to $373 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,900 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,800 | $10,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Nashville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $4,050 | $7,000 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,650 | $13,200 | 100% |
Where the Nashville 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, Nashville wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Nashville metro is 96.2 (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 (96.3) and land at $480 to $1,450.
Nashville against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
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 $8,650 across Nashville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | |
| Clarksville, TN65 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −6% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 | −3% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −5% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Decatur, AL115 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −4% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Nashville comes in at #154 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Nashville is 4% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −4% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −4% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −6% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −6% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Nashville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Nashville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +2% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +5% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +7% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | +19% |
Related projects, priced for Nashville
Because every project leans on different trades, Nashville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −5% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Nashville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Nashville 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
$4,050 to $7,750
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,800 to $10,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,550 to $13,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $5,000 | $4,400 – $6,750 | $6,150 – $8,500 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,350 | $5,600 – $8,600 | $7,850 – $10,900 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,050 – $7,750 | $6,800 – $10,500 | $9,550 – $13,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,200 – $11,800 | $10,400 – $16,100 | $14,700 – $20,300 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Nashville
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.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Nashville is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $26.81 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $29.35 an hour. BLS counts 3,040 of them working in the area, 27.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.45 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.10 and $37.95 an hour. About 6,220 work in the metro. That is 56.6 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 $28.90 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.57 and $36.10 an hour. BLS counts 2,760 of them working in the area, 25.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.35 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($23.80) it shrinks by about $360. The total moves by 3.5% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,099,300 jobs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. That makes it the 33rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.71% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.80 | $26.81 | $29.35 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.10 | $30.45 | $37.95 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.57 | $28.90 | $36.10 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Nashville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Nashville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,050 to $13,200 in the Nashville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,800 to $10,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Nashville?
About $143 to $472 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Nashville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 6% less than Nashville ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Nashville?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $4,050 out of $8,650. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Nashville?
$4,050 to $13,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Nashville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Nashville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Nashville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville is 4% above 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 Nashville?
The BLS median is $26.81 an hour in the Nashville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $29.35.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Nashville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,750 and premium work $9,550 to $13,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Nashville
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.