Kitchen cabinets cost in Killeen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $12,000
- Per linear ft
- $134 – $426
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #279
- 1 = most expensive
Killeen homeowners pay roughly $3,800 to $12,000 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $134 to $426 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Killeen is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Killeen, TX, standard level
$6,250 to $9,550
About $221 to $338 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,250 | $9,550 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Killeen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $990 | $3,500 | $5,950 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 12% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,900 | $12,000 | 100% |
Why Killeen 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 Killeen the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Killeen 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 (91.1) and land at $460 to $1,350.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Killeen
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).
What nearby projects cost in Killeen
Because every project leans on different trades, Killeen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and bathroom remodel −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Is Killeen 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 $7,800 to $8,550 across Killeen and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | |
| Waco, TX40 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | level |
| Austin, TX65 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +4% |
| College Station, TX85 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX125 miles | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Killeen comes in at #279 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Killeen is 5% 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 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Killeen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Killeen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +2% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +12% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | +2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +1% |
Killeen: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Killeen 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
$3,800 to $7,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,250 to $9,550
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,750 to $12,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,600 | $4,050 – $6,150 | $5,650 – $7,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,850 | $5,150 – $7,850 | $7,200 – $9,900 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,100 | $6,250 – $9,550 | $8,750 – $12,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,800 – $10,800 | $9,600 – $14,600 | $13,400 – $18,400 |
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 Killeen is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.87 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.30 and $28.43 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 17.9 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 $23.88 an hour, 21% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.14 and $29.84 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 36.5 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 $27.22 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.20 and $29.55 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 22.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $670. At the 25th percentile ($21.30) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 8.5% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 150,580 jobs in the Killeen-Temple area. That makes it the 155th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.30 | $22.87 | $28.43 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $20.14 | $23.88 | $29.84 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.20 | $27.22 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Killeen: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Killeen?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $12,000 in the Killeen area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,250 to $9,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Killeen?
About $134 to $426 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Killeen or Waco?
Waco is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,900, which is 0% more than Killeen ($7,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Killeen?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,500 out of $7,900. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Killeen?
$3,800 to $12,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Killeen?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,350 for fees in the Killeen area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Killeen expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Killeen is 5% 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 Killeen?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.30 to $28.43.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Killeen?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $7,100 and premium work $8,750 to $12,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Killeen
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.