Kitchen cabinets cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $148 – $501
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Vermont? Plan on $4,200 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft. Wages (1.02x the US blend), materials (price index 97.3) and permit costs (98.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 0%.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $254 to $395 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $5,750 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,450 | $7,650 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,200 to $8,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,200 | $4,600 – $7,100 | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,650 | $5,850 – $9,100 | $8,300 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,200 – $8,100 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,400 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,500 |
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in Vermont
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
How Vermont compares with nearby states
Vermont ranks 22 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $9,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $4,600 – $16,000 | $10,300 | +13% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +4% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
Related projects, priced for Vermont
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (level) and kitchen remodel lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $920 – $2,750 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Vermont labor market for kitchen cabinets
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.02 for Vermont.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.00 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. BLS counts 3,080 of them working in the state, 101.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.49 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.54 and $38.65 an hour. About 1,270 work in the state. That is 41.8 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 $29.89 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.99 and $39.54 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the state, 32.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.97 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.12) would take off about $590. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.54 | $30.49 | $38.65 | $30.38 | 1.00 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $26.99 | $29.89 | $39.54 | $30.67 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Vermont?
$4,200 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Burlington at about $9,200 (midpoint, 25 linear ft).
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 0% cheaper: $9,100 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 49% ($4,450). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.12 to $30.97.
+Where does Vermont rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,100 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Vermont?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Vermont
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.