Kitchen cabinets cost in Janesville, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,400 – $15,500
- Per linear ft
- $156 – $562
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #36
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Janesville area: $4,400 to $15,500 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 9% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $36.24 an hour in the Janesville area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Janesville, WI, standard level
$7,700 to $12,100
About $278 to $441 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $7,050 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,700 | $12,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Janesville, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $5,450 | $9,350 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 9% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,900 | $15,500 | 100% |
Where the Janesville price comes from
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, Janesville wages are 1.25 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Janesville is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.7: $470 to $1,400.
Specs and site conditions that change a Janesville bid
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).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Janesville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Janesville. 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
$4,400 to $8,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,700 to $12,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,000 to $15,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,800 – $5,600 | $4,900 – $7,750 | $7,050 – $9,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,600 – $7,200 | $6,300 – $9,950 | $9,050 – $12,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,400 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $12,100 | $11,000 – $15,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,700 – $13,600 | $11,900 – $18,700 | $17,000 – $23,900 |
Who does the work: Janesville 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 Janesville the blend is 1.25.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $36.24 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $39.98 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 51.5 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 $39.51 an hour, which is 30% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.67 and $46.61 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 80.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.01 an hour, 24% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $49.75 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 20.0 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 $450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,500. That is a swing of roughly 14.9% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Janesville-Beloit has 69,870 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 260th 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% | $23.92 | $36.24 | $39.98 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.67 | $39.51 | $46.61 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.72 | $38.01 | $49.75 | $30.67 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Is Janesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Rockford is the priciest of the group at $9,950. Racine is the cheapest at $9,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | $4,400 – $15,500 | $9,900 | |
| Rockford, IL25 miles | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | level |
| Madison, WI40 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −6% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −4% |
| Milwaukee, WI65 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −6% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −8% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −8% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Janesville ranks #36 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Janesville is 9% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −6% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −8% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −8% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Janesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −7% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,450 | −15% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $4,000 – $13,100 | $8,550 | −14% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −18% |
What nearby projects cost in Janesville
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Janesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+8%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $560 – $2,500 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Janesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Janesville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,400 to $15,500 in the Janesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,700 to $12,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Janesville?
About $156 to $562 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 Janesville or Rockford?
Rockford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,950, which is 0% more than Janesville ($9,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Janesville?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $5,450 out of $9,900. Materials are 35% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Janesville?
$4,400 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Janesville?
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 Janesville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Janesville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Janesville is 9% above 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 Janesville?
The BLS median is $36.24 an hour in the Janesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.92 to $39.98.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Janesville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,800 and premium work $11,000 to $15,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Janesville
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.