Kitchen cabinets cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,600 – $15,500
- Per linear ft
- $163 – $558
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #29
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Kennewick, WA usually costs $4,600 to $15,500 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $163 to $558 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $890 more. Carpenters earn a median of $30.92 an hour in the Kennewick area, 6% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$7,850 to $12,200
About $282 to $439 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $3,600 | $6,500 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,850 | $12,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $5,050 | $8,700 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 10% |
| Total | $4,600 | $10,000 | $15,500 | 100% |
Where the Kennewick price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.92 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kennewick is 1.16 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kennewick is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,950 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $500 to $1,500.
Cost by quality level and size in Kennewick
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kennewick. 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
$4,600 to $8,950
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,850 to $12,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,100 to $15,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,950 – $5,700 | $5,000 – $7,800 | $7,100 – $9,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,750 – $7,300 | $6,450 – $10,000 | $9,100 – $12,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,950 | $7,850 – $12,200 | $11,100 – $15,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,000 – $13,700 | $12,100 – $18,800 | $17,100 – $23,800 |
How Kennewick compares
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 $8,650 to $10,800 across Kennewick and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −5% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −4% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +8% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −14% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +7% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,300 | $10,500 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kennewick ranks #29 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kennewick is 5% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +8% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −4% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −5% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −21% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −9% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −6% |
What local crews earn in Kennewick
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 Kennewick the blend is 1.16.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $30.92 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.03 and $48.19 an hour. About 1,310 work in the metro. That is 101.2 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 $48.00 an hour, which is 58% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $33.80 and $58.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,050 of them working in the area, 81.1 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 $46.70 an hour, 52% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.15 and $61.16 an hour. About 840 work in the metro. That is 64.9 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 $2,100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 20.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kennewick-Richland has 129,490 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 169th 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% | $29.03 | $30.92 | $48.19 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $33.80 | $48.00 | $58.00 | $30.38 | 1.58 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.15 | $46.70 | $61.16 | $30.67 | 1.52 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Kennewick
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kennewick wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+27%) and front door lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,300 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,450 | +27% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Why two Kennewick 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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Kennewick?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,600 to $15,500 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,850 to $12,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Kennewick?
About $163 to $558 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,500, which is 5% less than Kennewick ($10,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $10,000. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Kennewick?
$4,600 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick is 5% 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 Kennewick?
The BLS median is $30.92 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.03 to $48.19.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Kennewick?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $8,950 and premium work $11,100 to $15,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Kennewick
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.