Kitchen cabinets cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,200
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $432
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #252
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Roanoke, plan on $3,900 to $12,200 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $137 to $432 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$6,400 to $9,700
About $225 to $343 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 45% |
| Labor | $990 | $3,500 | $5,950 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,050 | $12,200 | 100% |
Why Roanoke prices look the way they do
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, Roanoke wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Roanoke metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,650, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Roanoke 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 Roanoke is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.62 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.78 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 53.9 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 $27.98 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.87 and $31.16 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 39.6 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 $24.86 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 36.4 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 ($26.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $500. At the 25th percentile ($19.19) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 6.2% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 153,980 jobs in the Roanoke area. That makes it the 153rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.87 | $27.98 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.88 | $24.86 | $29.53 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Roanoke
Because every project leans on different trades, Roanoke's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Why two Roanoke quotes can differ
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.
Is Roanoke cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,050 to $8,700 across Roanoke and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +8% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +10% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Roanoke comes in at #252 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Roanoke is 9% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +5% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +5% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +8% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Roanoke's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | level |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $3,550 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −12% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Roanoke
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Roanoke 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
$3,900 to $7,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,400 to $9,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,850 to $12,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,150 – $6,250 | $5,750 – $7,900 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,950 | $5,250 – $8,000 | $7,300 – $10,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,200 | $6,400 – $9,700 | $8,850 – $12,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,000 | $9,750 – $14,900 | $13,600 – $18,700 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Roanoke?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,200 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,400 to $9,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Roanoke?
About $137 to $432 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 Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,100, which is 1% more than Roanoke ($8,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,500 out of $8,050. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Roanoke?
$3,900 to $12,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke is 9% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($8,850 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Roanoke?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.19 to $26.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Roanoke?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,200 and premium work $8,850 to $12,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Roanoke
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.