Kitchen cabinets cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,550 – $15,200
- Per linear ft
- $161 – $545
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Bremerton, plan on $4,550 to $15,200 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $161 to $545 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$7,750 to $12,000
About $276 to $430 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $6,300 |
| Permits and fees | $840 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,750 | $12,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $4,900 | $8,400 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 11% |
| Total | $4,550 | $9,900 | $15,200 | 100% |
Where the Bremerton price comes from
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, Bremerton wages are 1.12 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bremerton metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,950, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.6) and land at $530 to $1,600.
How Bremerton compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $10,800. Yakima is the cheapest at $9,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +9% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | level |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +7% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −4% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +8% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,300 | $10,500 | +6% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Bremerton comes in at #40 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Bremerton is 6% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +9% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | level |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Bremerton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +6% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +7% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −18% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −18% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Bremerton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bremerton 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
$4,550 to $8,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,750 to $12,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,900 to $15,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,950 – $5,650 | $5,000 – $7,700 | $7,050 – $9,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,750 – $7,250 | $6,350 – $9,850 | $9,000 – $12,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,550 – $8,800 | $7,750 – $12,000 | $10,900 – $15,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,950 – $13,500 | $11,900 – $18,500 | $16,800 – $23,400 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Bremerton
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.
Related projects, priced for Bremerton
Because every project leans on different trades, Bremerton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +27% and front door +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,000 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $540 – $2,650 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,600 | +19% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,500 | +27% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $390 – $1,850 | +25% |
Bremerton 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 Bremerton is 1.12 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $31.25 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. BLS counts 940 of them working in the area, 100.3 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 $38.94 an hour, 28% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.11 and $45.94 an hour. About 1,100 work in the metro. That is 117.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $39.89 an hour, which is 30% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.11 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 110.9 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 ($42.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,300. At the 25th percentile ($28.92) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 13.3% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,740 jobs in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard area. That makes it the 216th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.11 | $38.94 | $45.94 | $30.38 | 1.28 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $30.11 | $39.89 | $45.94 | $30.67 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Bremerton?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,550 to $15,200 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,750 to $12,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Bremerton?
About $161 to $545 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,800, which is 9% more than Bremerton ($9,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,900 out of $9,900. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Bremerton?
$4,550 to $15,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 6% below the Washington statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $42.18.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Bremerton?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $8,800 and premium work $10,900 to $15,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Bremerton
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.