Kitchen cabinets cost in Winchester, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,600
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $447
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Winchester area: $3,950 to $12,600 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 $24.12 an hour in the Winchester area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Winchester, VA, standard level
$6,550 to $10,000
About $232 to $355 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,550 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Winchester, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,700 | $6,350 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,300 | $12,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Winchester number
Labor is 45% 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 Winchester the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Winchester is at 96.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,650 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $480 to $1,450.
Cost by quality level and size in Winchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Winchester. 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
$3,950 to $7,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,550 to $10,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,150 to $12,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,250 | $7,550 – $10,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,450 | $6,550 – $10,000 | $9,150 – $12,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,400 | $10,000 – $15,400 | $14,000 – $19,300 |
Who does the work: Winchester 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 Winchester the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.12 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $29.21 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 39.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.35 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $35.53 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 26.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.77 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $30.24 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 23.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $610 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $370. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 7.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Winchester has 67,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 267th 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% | $21.03 | $24.12 | $29.21 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.43 | $28.35 | $35.53 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.40 | $27.77 | $30.24 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two Winchester 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).
Related projects, priced for Winchester
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Winchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−5%) and storm door lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Winchester against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $9,550. Morgantown is the cheapest at $8,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VAthis page | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Harrisonburg, VA55 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Chambersburg, PA60 miles | $4,050 – $12,700 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +15% |
| Morgantown, WV75 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Winchester ranks #197 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Winchester is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +2% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +7% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Winchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Winchester?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,600 in the Winchester 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 Winchester?
About $139 to $447 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Winchester or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,650, which is 4% more than Winchester ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winchester?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,700 out of $8,300. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Winchester?
$3,950 to $12,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Winchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Winchester area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winchester expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Virginia?
Winchester is 6% 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 Winchester?
The BLS median is $24.12 an hour in the Winchester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.03 to $29.21.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Winchester?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,450 and premium work $9,150 to $12,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Winchester
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.