Kitchen cabinets cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,600
- Per linear ft
- $125 – $373
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −22%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Brownsville area: $3,550 to $10,600 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 22% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, 41% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$5,650 to $8,500
About $199 to $298 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $690 | $1,050 |
| Total | $5,650 | $8,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 50% |
| Labor | $770 | $2,700 | $4,650 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $860 | $1,300 | 12% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,050 | $10,600 | 100% |
Where the Brownsville price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $17.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Brownsville is 0.62 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Brownsville is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.0: $430 to $1,300.
Why two Brownsville quotes can differ
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.
Brownsville against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Brownsville. McAllen comes closest at about $7,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $3,550 – $10,600 | $7,050 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +5% |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | +13% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +14% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +17% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +17% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +29% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Brownsville ranks #300 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Brownsville is 15% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +21% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +20% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +17% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +14% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | +7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +39% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | +13% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +16% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | +14% |
Planning more than one job in Brownsville?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Brownsville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−11%) and storm door lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,400 – $27,900 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $270 – $780 | −19% |
| Front door | 1 door | $370 – $2,200 | −15% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,500 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Who does the work: Brownsville 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 Brownsville the blend is 0.62.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $17.13 an hour, 41% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $11.25 and $22.26 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 15.9 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 $22.15 an hour, which is 27% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $27.60 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 28.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.53 an hour, 27% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $26.87 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 15.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $620 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $710. That is a swing of roughly 10.0% to 8.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Brownsville-Harlingen has 157,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 151st 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% | $11.25 | $17.13 | $22.26 | $29.12 | 0.59 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $17.81 | $22.15 | $27.60 | $30.38 | 0.73 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $17.97 | $22.53 | $26.87 | $30.67 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.62 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Brownsville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Brownsville. 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
$3,550 to $6,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$5,650 to $8,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$7,800 to $10,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,500 | $5,050 – $6,900 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,650 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,750 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,350 | $5,650 – $8,500 | $7,800 – $10,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,400 – $9,750 | $8,650 – $13,000 | $11,900 – $16,200 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Brownsville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,550 to $10,600 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $8,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Brownsville?
About $125 to $373 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,400, which is 5% more than Brownsville ($7,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $7,050. Materials are 50% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Brownsville?
$3,550 to $10,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Brownsville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Brownsville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 15% 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 Brownsville?
The BLS median is $17.13 an hour in the Brownsville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $11.25 to $22.26.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Brownsville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,350 and premium work $7,800 to $10,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Brownsville
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.