Kitchen cabinets cost in Waco, 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
- $133 – $425
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Waco, plan on $3,800 to $12,000 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $133 to $425 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Waco, 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 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,250 | $9,550 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Waco, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $990 | $3,450 | $5,950 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,900 | $12,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Waco number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Waco wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Waco 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 (92.5) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Planning more than one job in Waco?
Because every project leans on different trades, Waco's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and storm door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Waco against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Waco. Tyler is the lowest at about $7,700 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 130 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TXthis page | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | |
| Killeen, TX40 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | level |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX90 miles | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +8% |
| Austin, TX95 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +4% |
| Tyler, TX130 miles | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Waco comes in at #278 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Waco 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 Waco's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Waco against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +24% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | +27% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +15% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Waco
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Waco
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Waco 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 – $6,200 | $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 |
Waco 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 Waco is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.96 and $25.45 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 32.3 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 $23.50 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $30.80 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 50.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.67 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.05 and $35.09 an hour. BLS counts 490 of them working in the area, 37.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($19.96) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 4.1% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,860 jobs in the Waco area. That makes it the 168th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $19.96 | $22.76 | $25.45 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.42 | $23.50 | $30.80 | $30.38 | 0.77 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.05 | $27.67 | $35.09 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Waco: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Waco?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $12,000 in the Waco 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 Waco?
About $133 to $425 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Waco or Killeen?
Killeen is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,900, which is 0% less than Waco ($7,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Waco?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $7,900. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Waco?
$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 Waco?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Waco area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Waco expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
Waco 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 Waco?
The BLS median is $22.76 an hour in the Waco area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.96 to $25.45.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Waco?
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 Waco
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.