Cabinet cost by metro
Cabinet Painting Cost in St. Louis
Cabinet painting in St. Louis costs $3,100 to $4,600 for an average 30 door kitchen, priced per door rather than by area, at St. Louis’s own wage of $30.15 an hour.
By kitchen size
| Kitchen | Doors | Labour | Materials | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small galley | 20 | $2,123 | $440 | $2,050 to $3,100 |
| Average kitchen | 30 | $3,184 | $660 | $3,100 to $4,600 |
| Large kitchen | 45 | $4,776 | $990 | $4,600 to $6,900 |
| Kitchen plus island and pantry | 60 | $6,368 | $1,320 | $6,150 to $9,250 |
Works out at about $128 per door at St. Louis'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 83% 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis compares
St. Louis ranks 25 of 361 US metros by painter wage, one of the highest-paying metros in the country. See the full cost breakdown for St. Louis for interior and exterior pricing too.
Common questions
How much does cabinet painting cost in St. Louis?
Roughly $3,100 to $4,600 for an average 30 door kitchen in St. Louis, priced per door rather than by square footage.
Why is cabinet painting so labour-heavy in St. Louis?
Because it is nearly 83% labour everywhere, not just in St. Louis. Doors are removed, degreased, sanded, primed, sprayed twice with drying time between, and reassembled square.
Is this a quote for a job in St. Louis?
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.