Kitchen cabinets cost in Oshkosh, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,500 – $16,400
- Per linear ft
- $162 – $599
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #18
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Oshkosh area: $4,500 to $16,400 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 15% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, 39% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Oshkosh, WI, standard level
$8,100 to $12,800
About $293 to $468 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $7,700 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $8,100 | $12,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Oshkosh, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 34% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $6,000 | $10,300 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 9% |
| Total | $4,500 | $10,500 | $16,400 | 100% |
Where the Oshkosh price comes from
Labor is 57% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Oshkosh the blended ratio comes out at 1.37.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oshkosh 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 92.9: $460 to $1,400.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Oshkosh
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oshkosh. 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
$4,500 to $9,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,100 to $12,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,600 to $16,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,900 – $5,900 | $5,150 – $8,150 | $7,400 – $10,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,700 – $7,600 | $6,600 – $10,500 | $9,500 – $13,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,500 – $9,250 | $8,100 – $12,800 | $11,600 – $16,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,950 – $14,300 | $12,500 – $19,800 | $18,000 – $25,400 |
Is Oshkosh cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $8,450 to $10,500 across Oshkosh and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WIthis page | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −13% |
| Green Bay, WI45 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −13% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | −11% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,450 | −19% |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −11% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −13% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oshkosh ranks #18 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oshkosh is 14% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −11% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −11% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −13% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −13% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −14% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −14% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oshkosh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −22% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −5% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −13% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +1% |
What nearby projects cost in Oshkosh
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oshkosh wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+11%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $600 – $2,550 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +3% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Oshkosh
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.
Who does the work: Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh the blend is 1.37.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $40.59 an hour, 39% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.01 and $41.48 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 69.3 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 $37.06 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.27 and $46.63 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 86.4 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 $41.50 an hour, 35% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $33.32 and $51.67 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 24.5 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,400. That is a swing of roughly 13.3% to 1.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oshkosh-Neenah has 93,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 215th 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% | $29.01 | $40.59 | $41.48 | $29.12 | 1.39 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.27 | $37.06 | $46.63 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $33.32 | $41.50 | $51.67 | $30.67 | 1.35 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.37 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Oshkosh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Oshkosh?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,500 to $16,400 in the Oshkosh area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,100 to $12,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Oshkosh?
About $162 to $599 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 Oshkosh or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,150, which is 13% less than Oshkosh ($10,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oshkosh?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $10,500. Materials are 34% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Oshkosh?
$4,500 to $16,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oshkosh expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Oshkosh is 14% 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 Oshkosh?
The BLS median is $40.59 an hour in the Oshkosh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.01 to $41.48.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Oshkosh?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,500 to $9,250 and premium work $11,600 to $16,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Oshkosh
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.