Kitchen cabinets cost in Austin, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,600
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $445
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #206
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Austin, plan on $3,900 to $12,600 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $137 to $445 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.16 an hour in the Austin area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Austin, TX, standard level
$6,500 to $10,000
About $229 to $352 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,500 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Austin, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,250 | $12,600 | 100% |
Why Austin prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.16 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Austin is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Austin metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.1) and land at $490 to $1,450.
Austin 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 Austin is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.16 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $28.01 an hour. BLS counts 2,540 of them working in the area, 19.6 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 $29.03 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $35.25 an hour. About 7,340 work in the metro. That is 56.7 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 $30.20 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $38.32 an hour. BLS counts 5,260 of them working in the area, 40.7 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 ($28.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($23.05) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 5.6% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,293,690 jobs in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. That makes it the 24th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.83% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.05 | $24.16 | $28.01 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.97 | $29.03 | $35.25 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.44 | $30.20 | $38.32 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Austin?
Because every project leans on different trades, Austin's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −7% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Austin: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Austin 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 $7,400
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $10,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,100 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) | $3,200 – $6,100 | $5,350 – $8,200 | $7,500 – $10,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,400 | $6,500 – $10,000 | $9,100 – $12,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,300 | $9,950 – $15,300 | $13,900 – $19,300 |
Austin against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $7,800 to $8,450 across Austin and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TXthis page | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | |
| Killeen, TX65 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −4% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −5% |
| San Antonio, TX80 miles | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Waco, TX95 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Houston, TX140 miles | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Austin comes in at #206 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Austin is 0% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +3% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −10% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Austin's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Austin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | +20% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +29% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +14% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +11% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Austin
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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Austin: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Austin?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,600 in the Austin area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 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 Austin?
About $137 to $445 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Austin or Killeen?
Killeen is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,900, which is 4% less than Austin ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Austin?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $8,250. Materials are 43% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Austin?
$3,900 to $12,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Austin?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Austin area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Austin expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Austin is 0% below the Texas statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Austin?
The BLS median is $24.16 an hour in the Austin area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.05 to $28.01.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Austin?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,400 and premium work $9,100 to $12,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Austin
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.