Kitchen cabinets cost in Seattle, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,800 – $16,800
- Per linear ft
- $170 – $604
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #6
- 1 = most expensive
Seattle homeowners pay roughly $4,800 to $16,800 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $170 to $604 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Seattle is 18% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.74 an hour in the Seattle area, 26% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Seattle, WA, standard level
$8,400 to $13,200
About $300 to $474 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,400 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $7,400 |
| Permits and fees | $890 | $1,350 |
| Total | $8,400 | $13,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Seattle, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,900 | $5,200 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $5,750 | $9,900 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $560 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 10% |
| Total | $4,800 | $10,800 | $16,800 | 100% |
Why Seattle 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, Seattle wages are 1.32 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Seattle metro is 104.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,900, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (111.1) and land at $560 to $1,650.
Related projects, priced for Seattle
Because every project leans on different trades, Seattle's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +28% and front door +10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,500 – $34,900 | +11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $580 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,750 – $28,600 | +23% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,500 | +28% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $370 – $1,800 | +19% |
Is Seattle cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group. Yakima is the cheapest at $9,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WAthis page | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | |
| Bremerton, WA40 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −8% |
| Olympia, WA60 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −9% |
| Yakima, WA90 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −12% |
| Bellingham, WA95 miles | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | −2% |
| Portland, OR135 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | −1% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,300 | $10,500 | −3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Seattle comes in at #6 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Seattle is 3% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −11% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −9% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | −7% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −12% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −8% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Seattle's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Seattle against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | +7% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $4,700 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −3% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −17% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | −10% |
Seattle: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Seattle 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
$4,800 to $9,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,400 to $13,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$12,000 to $16,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,100 – $6,150 | $5,400 – $8,450 | $7,700 – $10,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,800 | $9,850 – $13,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,800 – $9,600 | $8,400 – $13,200 | $12,000 – $16,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,350 – $14,700 | $12,900 – $20,300 | $18,400 – $25,800 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Seattle is 1.32 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $36.74 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.64 and $47.93 an hour. BLS counts 14,970 of them working in the area, 71.8 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 $48.93 an hour, 61% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $36.35 and $60.55 an hour. About 9,750 work in the metro. That is 46.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $45.78 an hour, which is 49% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.83 and $60.93 an hour. BLS counts 6,350 of them working in the area, 30.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,350. At the 25th percentile ($30.64) it shrinks by about $730. The total moves by 12.5% or 6.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,086,210 jobs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. That makes it the 13th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.34% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $30.64 | $36.74 | $47.93 | $29.12 | 1.26 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $36.35 | $48.93 | $60.55 | $30.38 | 1.61 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.83 | $45.78 | $60.93 | $30.67 | 1.49 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.32 | |||||
Why two Seattle 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).
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Kitchen cabinets in Seattle: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Seattle?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,800 to $16,800 in the Seattle area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,400 to $13,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Seattle?
About $170 to $604 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $560 to $1,650 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Seattle or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,900, which is 8% less than Seattle ($10,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Seattle?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $5,750 out of $10,800. Materials are 36% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Seattle?
$4,800 to $16,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Seattle?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $560 to $1,650 for fees in the Seattle area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Seattle expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Washington?
Seattle is 3% above 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 Seattle?
The BLS median is $36.74 an hour in the Seattle area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.64 to $47.93.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Seattle?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,800 to $9,600 and premium work $12,000 to $16,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Seattle
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.