Kitchen cabinets cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,100
- Per linear ft
- $147 – $508
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 12
Wisconsin prices for kitchen cabinets: $4,150 to $14,100 for 25 linear ft, or $147 to $508 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 0% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.65 an hour.
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $8,450 (Wausau) to $10,500 (Oshkosh) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $255 to $399 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $6,000 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,650 | $7,950 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,150 | $14,100 | 100% |
Kitchen cabinets cost by metro in Wisconsin
6 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 23%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +14% |
| Janesville, WI | $4,400 – $15,500 | $9,900 | +9% |
| Kenosha, WI | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +4% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +1% |
| Appleton, WI | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
| Racine, WI | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −2% |
| Wausau, WI | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,450 | −7% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Wisconsin
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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Quality levels and sizes in Wisconsin
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,150 to $8,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,200 | $4,600 – $7,100 | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,700 | $5,850 – $9,100 | $8,300 – $11,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,700 |
Wisconsin versus the states around it
Wisconsin ranks 21 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Wisconsin sits at $9,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 120 miles away | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 | +19% |
| Iowa | 230 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | −6% |
| Michigan | 230 miles away | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Minnesota | 260 miles away | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +6% |
| Indiana | 260 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
Wages behind the Wisconsin number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.06 for Wisconsin.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.65 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $38.13 an hour. BLS counts 13,880 of them working in the state, 47.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.80 an hour, 21% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.84 and $45.09 an hour. About 14,310 work in the state. That is 48.6 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 $39.04 an hour, which is 27% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.53 and $49.79 an hour. BLS counts 10,210 of them working in the state, 34.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.13 an hour) would add about $1,000 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.92) would take off about $690. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.92 | $29.65 | $38.13 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $26.84 | $36.80 | $45.09 | $30.38 | 1.21 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.53 | $39.04 | $49.79 | $30.67 | 1.27 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Wisconsin
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. Against national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+9%) and front door lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,700 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Wisconsin?
$4,150 to $14,100 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Wausau at about $8,450 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Oshkosh at $10,500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 0% more expensive: $9,150 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 51% ($4,650). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $29.65 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.92 to $38.13.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
21st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,150 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Wisconsin?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,150 and premium work $10,100 to $14,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Wisconsin
- Oshkosh, WI$10,500 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$9,900 midpoint
- Kenosha, WI$9,500 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$9,300 midpoint
- Madison, WI$9,300 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$9,250 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$9,150 midpoint
- Racine, WI$9,100 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$9,100 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$9,000 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$8,950 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$8,450 midpoint
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.