Kitchen cabinets cost in Lubbock, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,700 – $11,500
- Per linear ft
- $130 – $405
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #290
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Lubbock, plan on $3,700 to $11,500 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $130 to $405 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 17% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.91 an hour in the Lubbock area, 28% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Lubbock, TX, standard level
$6,050 to $9,150
About $213 to $323 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $4,100 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,050 | $9,150 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Lubbock, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 46% |
| Labor | $910 | $3,150 | $5,450 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 12% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,600 | $11,500 | 100% |
Why Lubbock 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 $20.91 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lubbock is 0.73 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lubbock 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 (91.3) and land at $460 to $1,350.
What nearby projects cost in Lubbock
Because every project leans on different trades, Lubbock's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −10% and bathroom remodel −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −14% |
| Front door | 1 door | $410 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Lubbock 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 Lubbock is 0.73 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $20.91 an hour, which is 28% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.78 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 16.8 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 $22.60 an hour, 26% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.29 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 41.4 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 $23.54 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.23 and $29.75 an hour. BLS counts 550 of them working in the area, 33.0 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 ($23.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($17.42) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 4.5% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 166,780 jobs in the Lubbock area. That makes it the 140th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $17.42 | $20.91 | $23.78 | $29.12 | 0.72 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.55 | $22.60 | $29.29 | $30.38 | 0.74 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $18.23 | $23.54 | $29.75 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Why two Lubbock quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Lubbock
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lubbock 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
$3,700 to $6,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,050 to $9,150
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,400 to $11,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,400 | $3,900 – $5,950 | $5,450 – $7,450 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,050 – $5,600 | $5,000 – $7,550 | $6,900 – $9,450 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,800 | $6,050 – $9,150 | $8,400 – $11,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,650 – $10,400 | $9,250 – $14,000 | $12,800 – $17,600 |
How Lubbock compares
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 $8,800 across Lubbock and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TXthis page | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | |
| Midland, TX95 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +16% |
| Odessa, TX115 miles | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +9% |
| Amarillo, TX125 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +5% |
| Abilene, TX145 miles | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | level |
| El Paso, TX250 miles | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +9% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +20% |
Across 300 US metros, Lubbock comes in at #290 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Lubbock is 8% 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 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +11% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Lubbock's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lubbock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +20% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | +30% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +16% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +5% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Lubbock: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Lubbock?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,700 to $11,500 in the Lubbock area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,050 to $9,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Lubbock?
About $130 to $405 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 Lubbock or Midland?
Midland is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,800, which is 16% more than Lubbock ($7,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lubbock?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $7,600. Materials are 46% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Lubbock?
$3,700 to $11,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lubbock expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Lubbock is 8% 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 Lubbock?
The BLS median is $20.91 an hour in the Lubbock area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.42 to $23.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Lubbock?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,800 and premium work $8,400 to $11,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Lubbock
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.