Cabinet cost by metro
Cabinet Painting Cost in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
Cabinet painting in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos costs $2,450 to $3,650 for an average 30 door kitchen, priced per door rather than by area, at Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos’s own wage of $22.59 an hour.
By kitchen size
| Kitchen | Doors | Labour | Materials | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small galley | 20 | $1,590 | $440 | $1,600 to $2,450 |
| Average kitchen | 30 | $2,386 | $660 | $2,450 to $3,650 |
| Large kitchen | 45 | $3,578 | $990 | $3,650 to $5,500 |
| Kitchen plus island and pantry | 60 | $4,771 | $1,320 | $4,850 to $7,300 |
Works out at about $102 per door at Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos's own wage. A door and a drawer front each count as one unit, and boxes and frames are included in the labour. Note the model scales linearly, so it will understate a very small kitchen, where a contractor minimum charge usually applies, and overstate a very large one, where setup is spread further.
Why the labour share is so high
Cabinet work runs at roughly 78% labour, the highest share of any job on this site, because almost none of the cost is paint. Doors come off, get degreased, sanded or de-glossed, primed, sprayed with two finish coats with drying time between, then reassembled and re-hung square. That is true in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos exactly as it is everywhere. Solid wood and MDF doors take paint well; thermofoil and laminate need specialist treatment and are often priced separately.
How Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos compares
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 248 of 361 US metros by painter wage, below the middle of the national range. See the full cost breakdown for Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos for interior and exterior pricing too.
Common questions
How much does cabinet painting cost in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos?
Roughly $2,450 to $3,650 for an average 30 door kitchen in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, priced per door rather than by square footage.
Why is cabinet painting so labour-heavy in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos?
Because it is nearly 78% labour everywhere, not just in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos. Doors are removed, degreased, sanded, primed, sprayed twice with drying time between, and reassembled square.
Is this a quote for a job in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos?
No. It is a modelled range built from the local wage. Nobody has seen your walls or your prep condition.
What this page does not tell you
- Assumes solid wood or MDF doors in sound condition.
- Thermofoil and laminate need specialist treatment and are not covered here.
- Assumes doors are sprayed off site or in a controlled area, which is standard for a quality finish.
- Excludes new hardware, hinges and any carcass repair.