Cabinet cost by metro
Cabinet Painting Cost in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Cabinet painting in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara costs $3,350 to $5,000 for an average 30 door kitchen, priced per door rather than by area, at San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara’s own wage of $33.30 an hour.
By kitchen size
| Kitchen | Doors | Labour | Materials | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small galley | 20 | $2,344 | $440 | $2,250 to $3,350 |
| Average kitchen | 30 | $3,516 | $660 | $3,350 to $5,000 |
| Large kitchen | 45 | $5,275 | $990 | $5,000 to $7,500 |
| Kitchen plus island and pantry | 60 | $7,033 | $1,320 | $6,700 to $10,000 |
Works out at about $139 per door at San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara'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 84% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara compares
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 8 of 361 US metros by painter wage, one of the highest-paying metros in the country. See the full cost breakdown for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara for interior and exterior pricing too.
Common questions
How much does cabinet painting cost in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara?
Roughly $3,350 to $5,000 for an average 30 door kitchen in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, priced per door rather than by square footage.
Why is cabinet painting so labour-heavy in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara?
Because it is nearly 84% labour everywhere, not just in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara. Doors are removed, degreased, sanded, primed, sprayed twice with drying time between, and reassembled square.
Is this a quote for a job in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara?
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.