Kitchen cabinets cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $12,900
- Per linear ft
- $145 – $456
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #162
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Dallas area: $4,150 to $12,900 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 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Dallas, TX, standard level
$6,750 to $10,300
About $238 to $362 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,350 | $4,350 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,300 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,850 | $5,150 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,650 | $6,250 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 12% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,550 | $12,900 | 100% |
Where the Dallas price comes from
Labor is 43% 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 Dallas the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dallas is at 102.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,850 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.1: $520 to $1,550.
Is Dallas 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 $8,550 across Dallas and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −10% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $3,750 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −9% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dallas ranks #162 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dallas is 3% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | −1% |
| 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 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −11% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −13% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 | +30% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | −1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +23% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +12% |
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dallas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (level) and bathroom remodel lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −4% |
Who does the work: Dallas 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 Dallas the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.44 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. About 9,480 work in the metro. That is 23.4 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 $28.37 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $34.32 an hour. BLS counts 20,930 of them working in the area, 51.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.45 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.04 and $36.20 an hour. About 11,980 work in the metro. That is 29.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $480 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has 4,049,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 4th 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% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.85 | $28.37 | $34.32 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.04 | $29.45 | $36.20 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Dallas: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dallas. 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
$4,150 to $7,650
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,750 to $10,300
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,400 to $12,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $4,950 | $4,400 – $6,650 | $6,100 – $8,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,300 | $5,600 – $8,500 | $7,750 – $10,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $7,650 | $6,750 – $10,300 | $9,400 – $12,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,300 – $11,700 | $10,300 – $15,700 | $14,400 – $19,800 |
Why two Dallas 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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Dallas?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $12,900 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $10,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Dallas?
About $145 to $456 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,900, which is 7% less than Dallas ($8,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,550. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Dallas?
$4,150 to $12,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Dallas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Dallas area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 3% above 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 Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.98 to $27.40.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Dallas?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $7,650 and premium work $9,400 to $12,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Dallas
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.