Kitchen cabinets cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $12,200
- Per linear ft
- $134 – $431
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #261
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Corpus Christi, TX usually costs $3,800 to $12,200 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $134 to $431 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.69 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$6,300 to $9,650
About $223 to $342 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,300 | $9,650 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $3,550 | $6,100 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,800 | $8,000 | $12,200 | 100% |
Why Corpus Christi prices look the way they do
Labor is 44% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Corpus Christi the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Corpus Christi 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 92.7: $460 to $1,400.
Planning more than one job in Corpus Christi?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Corpus Christi wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and storm door lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Corpus Christi
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Corpus Christi. 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
$3,800 to $7,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,300 to $9,650
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,800 to $12,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,250 | $5,700 – $7,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,900 | $5,200 – $7,950 | $7,250 – $10,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,150 | $6,300 – $9,650 | $8,800 – $12,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,850 – $10,900 | $9,650 – $14,800 | $13,500 – $18,600 |
Why two Corpus Christi quotes can differ
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.
How Corpus Christi compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Corpus Christi. Brownsville is the lowest at about $7,050 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −7% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −7% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $3,550 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −11% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Corpus Christi ranks #261 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 4% 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 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $4,650 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +28% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +13% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
What local crews earn in Corpus Christi
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 Corpus Christi the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.69 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $27.72 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 64.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.56 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $30.33 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 56.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.56 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $30.37 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 60.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $600 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 0.5% to 7.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Corpus Christi has 192,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 118th 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% | $22.33 | $22.69 | $27.72 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.79 | $28.56 | $30.33 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.21 | $28.56 | $30.37 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Corpus Christi?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $12,200 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,300 to $9,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Corpus Christi?
About $134 to $431 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,400, which is 7% less than Corpus Christi ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $8,000. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Corpus Christi?
$3,800 to $12,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Corpus Christi?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Corpus Christi area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 4% 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 Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $22.69 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.33 to $27.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Corpus Christi?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $7,150 and premium work $8,800 to $12,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Corpus Christi
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.