Kitchen cabinets cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $12,600
- Per linear ft
- $140 – $446
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 21
Texas prices for kitchen cabinets: $4,000 to $12,600 for 25 linear ft, or $140 to $446 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 9% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.51 an hour.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $7,050 (Brownsville) to $8,800 (Midland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Texas (statewide), standard level
$6,550 to $10,000
About $232 to $354 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,200 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,550 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,700 | $4,900 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,650 | $6,250 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $970 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,300 | $12,600 | 100% |
Other Texas jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Texas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−4%) and storm door lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,400 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 40 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. Texas sits at $8,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −4% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −6% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | +4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Texas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Texas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,000 to $7,450
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) | $2,600 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,250 | $7,550 – $10,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,450 | $6,550 – $10,000 | $9,150 – $12,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,400 | $10,000 – $15,300 | $14,000 – $19,300 |
Texas labor market for kitchen cabinets
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.83 for Texas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.51 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. BLS counts 33,540 of them working in the state, 23.8 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 $28.16 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.44 and $34.20 an hour. About 76,770 work in the state. That is 54.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.77 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.78 and $35.63 an hour. BLS counts 44,090 of them working in the state, 31.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.78 an hour) would add about $510 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.48) would take off about $240. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.44 | $28.16 | $34.20 | $30.38 | 0.93 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.78 | $28.77 | $35.63 | $30.67 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Texas
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.
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in Texas
4 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 25%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +6% |
| Beaumont, TX | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Dallas, TX | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +3% |
| Houston, TX | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | level |
| Austin, TX | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −4% |
| Waco, TX | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −5% |
| Killeen, TX | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −5% |
| College Station, TX | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −6% |
| Longview, TX | $3,750 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −7% |
| Lubbock, TX | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −8% |
| Abilene, TX | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −8% |
| El Paso, TX | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −9% |
| Texarkana, TX | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −9% |
| Laredo, TX | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −10% |
| McAllen, TX | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −11% |
| Brownsville, TX | $3,550 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −15% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Texas?
$4,000 to $12,600 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Brownsville at about $7,050 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Midland at $8,800.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $8,300 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 44% ($3,650). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $23.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.78.
+Where does Texas rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
40th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,300 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Texas?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,450 and premium work $9,150 to $12,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Texas
- Midland, TX$8,800 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$8,650 midpoint
- Dallas, TX$8,550 midpoint
- Houston, TX$8,450 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$8,300 midpoint
- Austin, TX$8,250 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$8,100 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$8,000 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$7,950 midpoint
- Waco, TX$7,900 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$7,900 midpoint
- College Station, TX$7,800 midpoint
- Longview, TX$7,800 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$7,700 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$7,600 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$7,600 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$7,550 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$7,550 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$7,400 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$7,400 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$7,050 midpoint
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.