Kitchen cabinets cost in Olympia, 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 – $544
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #43
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Olympia, WA usually costs $4,550 to $15,200 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $161 to $544 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $720 more. Carpenters earn a median of $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Olympia, WA, standard level
$7,700 to $12,000
About $276 to $429 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $6,250 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,700 | $12,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $4,850 | $8,350 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,550 | $9,850 | $15,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Olympia number
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, Olympia wages are 1.11 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Olympia 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 103.7: $520 to $1,550.
Related projects, priced for Olympia
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Olympia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+20%) and front door lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,500 – $27,200 | +17% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,300 | +20% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Olympia bid
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 Olympia 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 $9,500 to $10,800 across Olympia and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | level |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +10% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +8% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −3% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +7% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,300 | $10,500 | +6% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Olympia ranks #43 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Olympia is 6% 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 | +10% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | level |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −19% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −20% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −8% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | +2% |
What local crews earn in Olympia
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 Olympia the blend is 1.11.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $30.41 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $36.82 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 61.4 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 $46.44 an hour, which is 53% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $31.45 and $58.14 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 40.7 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 $38.48 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.18 and $48.74 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 23.8 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 $770 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 7.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater has 130,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 167th 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% | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $31.45 | $46.44 | $58.14 | $30.38 | 1.53 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.18 | $38.48 | $48.74 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Olympia: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Olympia. 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
$4,550 to $8,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,700 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 | $4,950 – $7,700 | $7,000 – $9,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,750 – $7,200 | $6,350 – $9,850 | $8,950 – $12,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,550 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $12,000 | $10,900 – $15,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,950 – $13,500 | $11,900 – $18,400 | $16,800 – $23,300 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Olympia?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,550 to $15,200 in the Olympia area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,700 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 Olympia?
About $161 to $544 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,900, which is 0% more than Olympia ($9,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $9,850. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Olympia?
$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 Olympia?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Olympia area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia 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 Olympia?
The BLS median is $30.41 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.58 to $36.82.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Olympia?
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 Olympia
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.