How Much Does Cabinet Painting / Refinishing Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
Low End
$1,200
Average
$2,800
High End
$5,000
per kitchen
What Does Cabinet Painting / Refinishing Include?
Professional cabinet painting or refinishing refreshes outdated kitchen cabinets at a fraction of the replacement cost. Includes cleaning, sanding, priming, painting, and reassembly.
The national average cost for cabinet painting / refinishing is $2,800 per kitchen. Most homeowners pay between $1,200 and $5,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Method
Professional spray painting: $2,000-$5,000. Professional brush/roll: $1,200-$3,500. DIY: $200-$600
Kitchen Size
Small kitchen (15-20 doors): $1,200-$2,500. Large (30+ doors): $2,500-$5,000
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Number of cabinets
- ✓Paint vs stain
- ✓Cabinet condition
- ✓Hardware replacement
- ✓Interior painting included
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Painting cabinets costs 80% less than replacing them
- 2.DIY is possible but professional results require spray equipment
- 3.Replace hardware for a complete fresh look at minimal cost
- 4.Keep the same layout and cabinet boxes — just update the finish
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📈 Cabinet Painting / Refinishing Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +17.7% over the last 5 years
$2,378
2022
$2,478
2023
$2,639
2024
$2,713
2025
$2,800
2026
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,378 | — |
| 2023 | $2,478 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $2,639 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $2,713 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | $2,800 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Cabinet Painting / Refinishing Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $984 | $2,296 | $4,100 |
| Alaska | $1,536 | $3,584 | $6,400 |
| Arizona | $1,140 | $2,660 | $4,750 |
| Arkansas | $960 | $2,240 | $4,000 |
| California | $1,620 | $3,780 | $6,750 |
| Colorado | $1,296 | $3,024 | $5,400 |
| Connecticut | $1,464 | $3,416 | $6,100 |
| Delaware | $1,260 | $2,940 | $5,250 |
| District of Columbia | $1,500 | $3,500 | $6,250 |
| Florida | $1,176 | $2,744 | $4,900 |
| Georgia | $1,080 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| Hawaii | $1,704 | $3,976 | $7,100 |
| Idaho | $1,104 | $2,576 | $4,600 |
| Illinois | $1,260 | $2,940 | $5,250 |
| Indiana | $1,056 | $2,464 | $4,400 |
| Iowa | $1,032 | $2,408 | $4,300 |
| Kansas | $1,020 | $2,380 | $4,250 |
| Kentucky | $1,008 | $2,352 | $4,200 |
| Louisiana | $1,044 | $2,436 | $4,350 |
| Maine | $1,224 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | $1,380 | $3,220 | $5,750 |
| Massachusetts | $1,560 | $3,640 | $6,500 |
| Michigan | $1,104 | $2,576 | $4,600 |
| Minnesota | $1,224 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| Mississippi | $936 | $2,184 | $3,900 |
| Missouri | $1,044 | $2,436 | $4,350 |
| Montana | $1,140 | $2,660 | $4,750 |
| Nebraska | $1,056 | $2,464 | $4,400 |
| Nevada | $1,224 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| New Hampshire | $1,344 | $3,136 | $5,600 |
| New Jersey | $1,500 | $3,500 | $6,250 |
| New Mexico | $1,080 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| New York | $1,584 | $3,696 | $6,600 |
| North Carolina | $1,080 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| North Dakota | $1,080 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| Ohio | $1,080 | $2,520 | $4,500 |
| Oklahoma | $996 | $2,324 | $4,150 |
| Oregon | $1,320 | $3,080 | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,224 | $2,856 | $5,100 |
| Rhode Island | $1,380 | $3,220 | $5,750 |
| South Carolina | $1,044 | $2,436 | $4,350 |
| South Dakota | $1,020 | $2,380 | $4,250 |
| Tennessee | $1,032 | $2,408 | $4,300 |
| Texas | $1,116 | $2,604 | $4,650 |
| Utah | $1,140 | $2,660 | $4,750 |
| Vermont | $1,296 | $3,024 | $5,400 |
| Virginia | $1,260 | $2,940 | $5,250 |
| Washington | $1,380 | $3,220 | $5,750 |
| West Virginia | $960 | $2,240 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | $1,128 | $2,632 | $4,700 |
| Wyoming | $1,104 | $2,576 | $4,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cabinet painting worth it?
If cabinets are structurally sound, painting is one of the best kitchen ROI projects. You get a dramatic update for $2K-$4K vs $15K-$30K for new cabinets.
🏙️ Cabinet Painting / Refinishing Cost by City
Compare cabinet painting / refinishing costs in the most popular US cities:
New York City
NY
$4,060
Los Angeles
CA
$3,864
Chicago
IL
$3,220
Houston
TX
$2,660
Phoenix
AZ
$2,744
Philadelphia
PA
$3,136
San Antonio
TX
$2,464
San Diego
CA
$3,696
Dallas
TX
$2,856
San Jose
CA
$4,256
Austin
TX
$2,940
Jacksonville
FL
$2,576
Fort Worth
TX
$2,660
Columbus
OH
$2,520
Charlotte
NC
$2,660
Indianapolis
IN
$2,464
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San Francisco, CA
$4,340
Seattle, WA
$3,640
Denver, CO
$3,220
Washington D.C., DC
$3,780
Nashville, TN
$2,800
Oklahoma City, OK
$2,296
El Paso, TX
$2,296
Boston, MA
$3,920
Portland, OR
$3,304
Las Vegas, NV
$2,856
Memphis, TN
$2,296
Louisville, KY
$2,380
Baltimore, MD
$3,080
Milwaukee, WI
$2,576
Albuquerque, NM
$2,464
Tucson, AZ
$2,464
Fresno, CA
$2,940
Sacramento, CA
$3,304
Mesa, AZ
$2,660
Kansas City, MO
$2,520
Atlanta, GA
$2,940
Omaha, NE
$2,464
Colorado Springs, CO
$2,856
Raleigh, NC
$2,744
Long Beach, CA
$3,780
Virginia Beach, VA
$2,940
Miami, FL
$3,360
Oakland, CA
$4,060
Minneapolis, MN
$3,024
Tampa, FL
$2,856
Tulsa, OK
$2,296
Arlington, TX
$2,660
New Orleans, LA
$2,660
Pittsburgh, PA
$2,660
St. Louis, MO
$2,464
Bakersfield, CA
$2,856
Anaheim, CA
$3,780
Honolulu, HI
$4,200
Santa Ana, CA
$3,696
Riverside, CA
$3,220
Corpus Christi, TX
$2,380
Lexington, KY
$2,464
Stockton, CA
$3,080
Henderson, NV
$2,856
St. Paul, MN
$2,940
Cincinnati, OH
$2,464
Anchorage, AK
$3,584
Greensboro, NC
$2,464
Plano, TX
$2,940
Newark, NJ
$3,500
Lincoln, NE
$2,380
Orlando, FL
$2,856
Irvine, CA
$3,920
Durham, NC
$2,660
Chula Vista, CA
$3,584
Toledo, OH
$2,296
Fort Wayne, IN
$2,296
Jersey City, NJ
$3,780
St. Petersburg, FL
$2,856
Laredo, TX
$2,240
Madison, WI
$2,744
Chandler, AZ
$2,744
Buffalo, NY
$2,576
Lubbock, TX
$2,296
Scottsdale, AZ
$3,136
Reno, NV
$2,940
Glendale, AZ
$2,660
Gilbert, AZ
$2,856
Winston-Salem, NC
$2,380
North Las Vegas, NV
$2,744
Norfolk, VA
$2,744
Chesapeake, VA
$2,856
Irving, TX
$2,800
Fremont, CA
$4,060
Richmond, VA
$2,744
Boise, ID
$2,744
San Bernardino, CA
$3,024
Spokane, WA
$2,660
Des Moines, IA
$2,380
Tacoma, WA
$3,220
Modesto, CA
$2,940
Fontana, CA
$3,080
Moreno Valley, CA
$3,024
Fayetteville, NC
$2,380
Birmingham, AL
$2,296
Rochester, NY
$2,576
Salt Lake City, UT
$2,940
Oxnard, CA
$3,416
Knoxville, TN
$2,380
Worcester, MA
$3,220
Brownsville, TX
$2,184
Grand Rapids, MI
$2,520
Newport News, VA
$2,660
Huntsville, AL
$2,380
Amarillo, TX
$2,296
Little Rock, AR
$2,296
Montgomery, AL
$2,240
Akron, OH
$2,296
Augusta, GA
$2,296
Baton Rouge, LA
$2,380
Mobile, AL
$2,240
Shreveport, LA
$2,240
Tallahassee, FL
$2,520
Hartford, CT
$3,220
Providence, RI
$3,136
Charleston, SC
$2,744
Savannah, GA
$2,464
Columbia, SC
$2,380
Chattanooga, TN
$2,380
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$3,304
Dayton, OH
$2,296
Sioux Falls, SD
$2,380
Springfield, MO
$2,240
Jackson, MS
$2,184
Palm Bay, FL
$2,660
Lakeland, FL
$2,576
Cape Coral, FL
$2,744
Pensacola, FL
$2,464
Port St. Lucie, FL
$2,744
Naperville, IL
$3,220
Tempe, AZ
$2,800
Overland Park, KS
$2,660
McKinney, TX
$2,856
Frisco, TX
$2,940
Cary, NC
$2,856
Clarksville, TN
$2,380
Cedar Rapids, IA
$2,296
Peoria, AZ
$2,744
Surprise, AZ
$2,660
Denton, TX
$2,744
Roseville, CA
$3,220
Gainesville, FL
$2,464
Bellevue, WA
$3,920
Murfreesboro, TN
$2,576
Round Rock, TX
$2,856
Columbia, MD
$3,220
Boulder, CO
$3,500
Ann Arbor, MI
$3,080
Santa Fe, NM
$2,940
Wilmington, NC
$2,576
Greenville, SC
$2,464
Fargo, ND
$2,380
Provo, UT
$2,744
Duluth, MN
$2,464
Billings, MT
$2,576
Missoula, MT
$2,744
Cheyenne, WY
$2,464
Burlington, VT
$3,024
Portland, ME
$3,024
Concord, NH
$2,940
Bismarck, ND
$2,380
Rapid City, SD
$2,380
Casper, WY
$2,464
Bangor, ME
$2,660
Charleston, WV
$2,240
Dover, DE
$2,744
Manchester, NH
$3,024
Bridgeport, CT
$3,360
Stamford, CT
$3,780
Wichita, KS
$2,296
Topeka, KS
$2,240
Springfield, IL
$2,380
Rockford, IL
$2,380
Erie, PA
$2,296
Scranton, PA
$2,380
Flint, MI
$2,184
Lansing, MI
$2,380
Syracuse, NY
$2,464
Albany, NY
$2,660
Eugene, OR
$2,940
Salem, OR
$2,856
Fort Collins, CO
$3,080
Pueblo, CO
$2,380
Aurora, CO
$3,024
Santa Barbara, CA
$3,920
Santa Rosa, CA
$3,584
Pasadena, CA
$3,864
Visalia, CA
$2,800
Pomona, CA
$3,304
Myrtle Beach, SC
$2,464
Daytona Beach, FL
$2,576
Sarasota, FL
$2,940
Naples, FL
$3,304
Ocala, FL
$2,380
Athens, GA
$2,380
Macon, GA
$2,240
Lexington, SC
$2,380
Asheville, NC
$2,856
Flagstaff, AZ
$3,024
Rochester, NY
$2,576
New Haven, CT
$3,024
Manchester, NH
$2,940
Augusta, GA
$2,296
Fort Myers, FL
$2,744
Wilmington, NC
$2,660
Arlington, VA
$3,640
Green Bay, WI
$2,380
South Bend, IN
$2,296
Bend, OR
$3,136
Bellingham, WA
$3,080
Midland, TX
$2,660
Waco, TX
$2,296
Newark, NJ
$3,360
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💬 What Did You Pay?
Real costs reported by homeowners for Cabinet Painting / Refinishing
$2,826
Avg Reported
$1,978
Lowest Reported
$4,098
Highest Reported
Recent Reports
$2,267
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Chicago, IL · Feb 2026
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$2,341
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$3,450
Denver, CO · Apr 2026
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$2,447
Atlanta, GA · May 2026
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$3,689
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