Kitchen cabinets cost in Laredo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,650 – $11,200
- Per linear ft
- $128 – $396
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −19%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Laredo area: $3,650 to $11,200 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 19% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $19.97 an hour in the Laredo area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Laredo, TX, standard level
$5,900 to $8,950
About $209 to $316 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $5,900 | $8,950 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Laredo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 47% |
| Labor | $870 | $3,050 | $5,200 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $870 | $1,300 | 12% |
| Total | $3,650 | $7,400 | $11,200 | 100% |
Why Laredo prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $19.97 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Laredo is 0.69 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Laredo 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 87.0: $430 to $1,300.
Specs and site conditions that change a Laredo bid
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.
Planning more than one job in Laredo?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Laredo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−11%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $810 | −16% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,200 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,600 | −16% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Is Laredo cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $8,250. Brownsville is the cheapest at $7,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TXthis page | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | |
| McAllen, TX120 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX120 miles | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX125 miles | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +9% |
| Brownsville, TX160 miles | $3,550 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −5% |
| Austin, TX200 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +11% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +12% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +23% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Laredo ranks #297 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Laredo is 10% 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 | +15% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +14% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +11% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +9% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | +2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Laredo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +17% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +10% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | +3% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +33% |
Cost by quality level and size in Laredo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Laredo. 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
$3,650 to $6,650
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$5,900 to $8,950
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,200 to $11,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,300 | $3,850 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,250 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,000 – $5,500 | $4,850 – $7,350 | $6,750 – $9,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,650 – $6,650 | $5,900 – $8,950 | $8,200 – $11,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,550 – $10,200 | $9,050 – $13,700 | $12,500 – $17,100 |
Who does the work: Laredo 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 Laredo the blend is 0.69.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $19.97 an hour, 31% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $24.22 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 9.1 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 $22.18 an hour, which is 27% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $27.66 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 31.1 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 $22.28 an hour, 27% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.29 and $27.91 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 11.0 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 $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $370. That is a swing of roughly 4.9% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Laredo has 109,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 191st 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% | $16.93 | $19.97 | $24.22 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $17.29 | $22.18 | $27.66 | $30.38 | 0.73 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $19.29 | $22.28 | $27.91 | $30.67 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.69 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Laredo: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Laredo?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,650 to $11,200 in the Laredo area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,900 to $8,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Laredo?
About $128 to $396 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Laredo or McAllen?
McAllen is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,400, which is 0% less than Laredo ($7,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Laredo?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $7,400. Materials are 47% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Laredo?
$3,650 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Laredo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Laredo area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Laredo expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Laredo is 10% 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 Laredo?
The BLS median is $19.97 an hour in the Laredo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.93 to $24.22.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Laredo?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,650 to $6,650 and premium work $8,200 to $11,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Laredo
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.