Kitchen cabinets cost in College Station, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,750 – $11,900
- Per linear ft
- $133 – $420
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
College Station homeowners pay roughly $3,750 to $11,900 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $133 to $420 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, College Station is 14% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in College Station, TX, standard level
$6,200 to $9,450
About $219 to $334 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $4,350 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,450 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in College Station, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 45% |
| Labor | $970 | $3,400 | $5,800 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 12% |
| Total | $3,750 | $7,800 | $11,900 | 100% |
Why College Station 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 $22.58 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for College Station is 0.77 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the College Station 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 (91.0) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Related projects, priced for College Station
Because every project leans on different trades, College Station's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,200 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in College Station
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for College Station 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
$3,750 to $7,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,200 to $9,450
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,650 to $11,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,550 | $4,000 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,650 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,100 – $5,750 | $5,100 – $7,750 | $7,100 – $9,750 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,750 – $7,000 | $6,200 – $9,450 | $8,650 – $11,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,750 – $10,700 | $9,500 – $14,400 | $13,200 – $18,200 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in College Station
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
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 College Station is 0.77 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.77 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 12.7 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 $23.28 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.35 and $28.76 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 37.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.93 an hour, which is 22% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $31.06 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 29.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($20.77) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 6.6% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 134,040 jobs in the College Station-Bryan area. That makes it the 164th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $20.77 | $22.58 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $20.35 | $23.28 | $28.76 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.00 | $23.93 | $31.06 | $30.67 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Is College Station cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $7,700 to $8,450 across College Station and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | |
| Waco, TX75 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | +1% |
| Austin, TX75 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +6% |
| Killeen, TX85 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | +1% |
| Houston, TX95 miles | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +8% |
| Tyler, TX135 miles | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +6% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, College Station comes in at #283 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, College Station is 6% 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 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like College Station's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is College Station against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +16% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +16% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +18% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +2% |
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Kitchen cabinets in College Station: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in College Station?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,750 to $11,900 in the College Station area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,200 to $9,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in College Station?
About $133 to $420 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in College Station or Waco?
Waco is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,900, which is 1% more than College Station ($7,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in College Station?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $7,800. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in College Station?
$3,750 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in College Station?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the College Station area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is College Station expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
College Station is 6% 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 College Station?
The BLS median is $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.77 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in College Station?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,750 to $7,000 and premium work $8,650 to $11,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near College Station
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.