Kitchen cabinets cost in El Paso, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,700 – $11,400
- Per linear ft
- $130 – $404
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in El Paso, TX usually costs $3,700 to $11,400 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $130 to $404 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,550 less. Carpenters earn a median of $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in El Paso, TX, standard level
$6,000 to $9,100
About $212 to $322 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,000 | $9,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in El Paso, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 46% |
| Labor | $900 | $3,150 | $5,400 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 12% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,550 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the El Paso number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $20.40 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for El Paso is 0.72 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. El Paso 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 89.9: $450 to $1,350.
El Paso 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 $7,550 to $8,900 across El Paso and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TXthis page | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | |
| Las Cruces, NM95 miles | $4,000 – $13,100 | $8,550 | +13% |
| Odessa, TX175 miles | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +10% |
| Midland, TX210 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +17% |
| Lubbock, TX250 miles | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | level |
| Albuquerque, NM255 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,900 | +17% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +10% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +21% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, El Paso ranks #294 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, El Paso is 9% 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 | +13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +9% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −2% |
| 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 El Paso against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +11% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,800 | +29% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +11% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +20% |
What local crews earn in El Paso
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 El Paso the blend is 0.72.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $20.40 an hour, 30% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.98 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 18.3 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 $23.14 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.95 and $29.01 an hour. BLS counts 1,380 of them working in the area, 40.7 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 $25.75 an hour, 16% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $29.48 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 18.9 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 $430 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 5.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
El Paso has 339,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 76th 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% | $17.42 | $20.40 | $23.98 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.95 | $23.14 | $29.01 | $30.38 | 0.76 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.94 | $25.75 | $29.48 | $30.67 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a El Paso bid
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.
El Paso: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to El Paso. 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
$3,700 to $6,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,000 to $9,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,350 to $11,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,400 | $3,900 – $5,900 | $5,400 – $7,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,050 – $5,600 | $4,950 – $7,500 | $6,850 – $9,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,800 | $6,000 – $9,100 | $8,350 – $11,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,650 – $10,400 | $9,200 – $13,900 | $12,800 – $17,500 |
What nearby projects cost in El Paso
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same El Paso wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−10%) and storm door lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,600 – $28,300 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
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Kitchen cabinets in El Paso: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in El Paso?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,700 to $11,400 in the El Paso area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,000 to $9,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in El Paso?
About $130 to $404 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 El Paso or Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,550, which is 13% more than El Paso ($7,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in El Paso?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $7,550. Materials are 46% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in El Paso?
$3,700 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in El Paso?
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 El Paso area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is El Paso expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
El Paso is 9% 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 El Paso?
The BLS median is $20.40 an hour in the El Paso area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.42 to $23.98.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in El Paso?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,800 and premium work $8,350 to $11,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near El Paso
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.