Kitchen cabinets cost in Odessa, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $451
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #198
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Odessa area: $3,900 to $12,700 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 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $25.12 an hour in the Odessa area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Odessa, TX, standard level
$6,550 to $10,000
About $232 to $357 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,550 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Odessa, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,850 | $6,600 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,300 | $12,700 | 100% |
Why Odessa prices look the way they do
Labor is 46% 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 Odessa the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Odessa 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 93.9: $470 to $1,400.
Cost by quality level and size in Odessa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Odessa. 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
$3,900 to $7,400
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,550 to $10,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,150 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,200 – $6,500 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,250 | $7,550 – $10,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,400 | $6,550 – $10,000 | $9,150 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,400 | $10,000 – $15,400 | $14,100 – $19,400 |
How Odessa 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 Odessa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TXthis page | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | |
| Midland, TX35 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | +6% |
| Lubbock, TX115 miles | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −8% |
| Abilene, TX170 miles | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −8% |
| El Paso, TX175 miles | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −9% |
| Amarillo, TX235 miles | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Odessa ranks #198 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Odessa is 0% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +3% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Odessa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −4% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for Odessa
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Odessa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Why two Odessa quotes can differ
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.
Who does the work: Odessa 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 Odessa the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $25.12 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $28.35 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 22.2 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 $27.46 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $29.71 an hour. BLS counts 1,030 of them working in the area, 127.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.74 an hour, 3% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.47 and $34.67 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 35.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $310. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Odessa has 80,910 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 235th 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% | $22.57 | $25.12 | $28.35 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.88 | $27.46 | $29.71 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.47 | $29.74 | $34.67 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Odessa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Odessa?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,700 in the Odessa area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,550 to $10,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Odessa?
About $138 to $451 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Odessa or Midland?
Midland is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,800, which is 6% more than Odessa ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Odessa?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $8,300. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Odessa?
$3,900 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Odessa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Odessa area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Odessa expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Odessa is 0% 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 Odessa?
The BLS median is $25.12 an hour in the Odessa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.57 to $28.35.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Odessa?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,400 and premium work $9,150 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Odessa
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.