Kitchen cabinets cost in Houston, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $12,900
- Per linear ft
- $143 – $455
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #171
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Houston, plan on $4,050 to $12,900 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $143 to $455 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Houston, TX, standard level
$6,700 to $10,200
About $237 to $361 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Houston, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,050 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,700 | $6,350 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $990 | $1,500 | 12% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,450 | $12,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Houston number
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 Houston the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houston metro is 100.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,750, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.6) and land at $490 to $1,500.
Planning more than one job in Houston?
Because every project leans on different trades, Houston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,800 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $900 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,450 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,650 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Houston labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 Houston is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.88 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 9,600 of them working in the area, 29.2 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 $28.45 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $35.44 an hour. About 19,730 work in the metro. That is 60.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.47 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.68 and $36.39 an hour. BLS counts 10,980 of them working in the area, 33.4 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 ($28.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $610. At the 25th percentile ($22.40) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 7.2% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 3,289,720 jobs in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. That makes it the 5th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.40 | $23.88 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.71 | $28.45 | $35.44 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.68 | $29.47 | $36.39 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Is Houston cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Houston. College Station is the lowest at about $7,800 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TXthis page | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | |
| Beaumont, TX70 miles | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +2% |
| College Station, TX95 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −8% |
| Lake Charles, LA130 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −6% |
| Austin, TX140 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Waco, TX170 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Houston comes in at #171 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Houston is 2% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +1% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −11% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −12% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Houston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +1% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +13% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 | +31% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +9% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Houston
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.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Houston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houston 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
$4,050 to $7,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,700 to $10,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,350 to $12,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,900 | $4,350 – $6,600 | $6,050 – $8,300 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,250 | $5,500 – $8,400 | $7,700 – $10,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,050 – $7,600 | $6,700 – $10,200 | $9,350 – $12,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,200 – $11,600 | $10,300 – $15,600 | $14,300 – $19,700 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Houston: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Houston?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,050 to $12,900 in the Houston area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,700 to $10,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Houston?
About $143 to $455 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Houston or Beaumont?
Beaumont is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,650, which is 2% more than Houston ($8,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houston?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,700 out of $8,450. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Houston?
$4,050 to $12,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Houston?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,500 for fees in the Houston area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houston expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Houston is 2% 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 Houston?
The BLS median is $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Houston?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,600 and premium work $9,350 to $12,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Houston
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.