Kitchen cabinets cost in Eau Claire, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,900
- Per linear ft
- $146 – $501
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #115
- 1 = most expensive
Eau Claire homeowners pay roughly $4,100 to $13,900 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $146 to $501 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Eau Claire is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Eau Claire, WI, standard level
$7,050 to $11,000
About $253 to $395 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $5,900 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,050 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Eau Claire, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,550 | $7,850 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,100 | $9,000 | $13,900 | 100% |
Why Eau Claire prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.41 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Eau Claire is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eau Claire metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.8) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Why two Eau Claire 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).
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 Eau Claire is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $28.41 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.39 and $38.28 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 41.8 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 $36.24 an hour, 19% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.33 and $42.73 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 40.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $44.58 an hour, which is 45% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.62 and $48.23 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 24.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.28 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,200. At the 25th percentile ($23.39) it shrinks by about $600. The total moves by 13.2% or 6.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 86,060 jobs in the Eau Claire area. That makes it the 226th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.39 | $28.41 | $38.28 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.33 | $36.24 | $42.73 | $30.38 | 1.19 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $30.62 | $44.58 | $48.23 | $30.67 | 1.45 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Eau Claire against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Eau Claire. Wausau is the lowest at about $8,450 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WIthis page | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | |
| Wausau, WI75 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,450 | −6% |
| Rochester, MN85 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +3% |
| La Crosse, WI85 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Minneapolis, MN100 miles | $4,700 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +16% |
| Oshkosh, WI140 miles | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +16% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Eau Claire comes in at #115 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Eau Claire is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +3% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +16% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Eau Claire's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eau Claire against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −11% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −11% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | −10% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
Related projects, priced for Eau Claire
Because every project leans on different trades, Eau Claire's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +13% and front door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,100 | +13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Eau Claire
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eau Claire 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
$4,100 to $8,050
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,050 to $11,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,000 to $13,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,150 | $4,550 – $7,050 | $6,400 – $8,900 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,600 | $5,800 – $9,000 | $8,200 – $11,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $8,050 | $7,050 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $13,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,300 – $12,400 | $10,800 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,400 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Eau Claire: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Eau Claire?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,900 in the Eau Claire area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Eau Claire?
About $146 to $501 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Eau Claire or Wausau?
Wausau is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,450, which is 6% less than Eau Claire ($9,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eau Claire?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $9,000. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Eau Claire?
$4,100 to $13,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Eau Claire?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Eau Claire area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eau Claire expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Eau Claire is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($9,150 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Eau Claire?
The BLS median is $28.41 an hour in the Eau Claire area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.39 to $38.28.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Eau Claire?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,050 and premium work $10,000 to $13,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Eau Claire
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.