Kitchen cabinets cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $444
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #216
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Morgantown area: $3,900 to $12,500 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 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$6,500 to $9,950
About $230 to $352 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,950 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,650 | $6,300 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,200 | $12,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Morgantown 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, Morgantown wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Morgantown is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.3: $470 to $1,400.
Related projects, priced for Morgantown
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Morgantown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and storm door lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Morgantown against nearby metros and the rest of West Virginia
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $9,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +12% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | level |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +5% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Morgantown ranks #216 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Morgantown is 1% above the West Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in West Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | level |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +8% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +9% |
Morgantown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Morgantown. 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
$3,900 to $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,950
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,050 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,400 | $5,850 – $8,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,950 | $9,050 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,300 | $9,950 – $15,200 | $13,900 – $19,200 |
Why two Morgantown 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).
Who does the work: Morgantown 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 Morgantown the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.64 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.06 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 66.8 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 $29.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.45 and $36.81 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 47.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.26 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $36.41 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 23.7 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 $530 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Morgantown has 67,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 268th 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% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.45 | $29.62 | $36.81 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.16 | $28.26 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Morgantown?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,500 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Morgantown?
About $138 to $444 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,300, which is 1% more than Morgantown ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,200. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Morgantown?
$3,900 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Morgantown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Morgantown area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 1% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($8,150 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Morgantown?
The BLS median is $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Morgantown?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,350 and premium work $9,050 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Morgantown
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.