Kitchen cabinets cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $13,800
- Per linear ft
- $146 – $490
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #120
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Salt Lake City area: $4,150 to $13,800 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$7,050 to $10,900
About $249 to $387 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,350 | $7,450 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Salt Lake City number
Labor is 48% 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 Salt Lake City the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salt Lake City is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $500 to $1,500.
Salt Lake City against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Salt Lake City. St. George is the lowest at about $8,100 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 230 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −5% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −8% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −8% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | −7% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −10% |
| Utah (statewide) | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salt Lake City ranks #120 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 6% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −5% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −8% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −10% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | +15% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −7% |
Why two Salt Lake City quotes can differ
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).
Who does the work: Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City the blend is 0.99.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.78 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. About 6,420 work in the metro. That is 77.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.11 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $38.55 an hour. BLS counts 5,710 of them working in the area, 69.1 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 $31.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.49 and $38.34 an hour. About 3,190 work in the metro. That is 38.6 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 $270 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $720. That is a swing of roughly 8.0% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salt Lake City-Murray has 826,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 37th 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% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.56 | $30.11 | $38.55 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.49 | $31.15 | $38.34 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Salt Lake City
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salt Lake City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−2%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $890 – $2,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Salt Lake City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salt Lake City. 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
$4,150 to $8,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,050 to $10,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,900 to $13,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,150 | $4,550 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,600 | $5,800 – $8,950 | $8,150 – $11,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,000 | $7,050 – $10,900 | $9,900 – $13,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,700 | $15,200 – $21,100 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Salt Lake City?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $13,800 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Salt Lake City?
About $146 to $490 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,500, which is 5% less than Salt Lake City ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $8,950. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$4,150 to $13,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Salt Lake City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Salt Lake City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 6% above the Utah statewide estimate ($8,500 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $28.78 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.83 to $31.00.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,000 and premium work $9,900 to $13,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Salt Lake City
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.