Detached garage cost in Florida
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (576 sq ft)
- $26,700 – $53,600
- Per sq ft
- $46 – $92
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $43,500
- Metros covered
- 19
Florida prices for detached garage: $26,700 to $53,600 for 576 sq ft, or $46 to $92 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.98 an hour.
Inside Florida, the metros we cover range from $38,100 (Ocala) to $41,800 (Miami) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Florida (statewide), standard level
$34,800 to $45,500
About $60 to $78.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,400 | $24,000 |
| Labor | $16,100 | $21,100 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $410 |
| Total | $34,800 | $45,500 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Florida
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,100 | $21,200 | $28,200 | 53% |
| Labor | $12,400 | $18,600 | $24,800 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 | $520 | 1% |
| Total | $26,700 | $40,100 | $53,600 | 100% |
Florida against its neighbors
Florida ranks 38 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for detached garage, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $56,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $37,800, both for 576 sq ft at the midpoint. Florida sits at $40,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 420 miles away | $26,400 – $52,900 | $39,600 | −1% |
| South Carolina | 430 miles away | $26,500 – $53,100 | $39,800 | −1% |
| Alabama | 480 miles away | $25,600 – $51,300 | $38,500 | −4% |
| North Carolina | 540 miles away | $26,400 – $53,000 | $39,700 | −1% |
| Mississippi | 550 miles away | $25,700 – $51,600 | $38,700 | −4% |
Florida seasons and detached garage
Season matters for detached garage. For each Florida metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Miami has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Florida at 12 months; Punta Gorda has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 46 inches a year in Lakeland to 68 inches in Pensacola.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 61 | 88 | 57 | 12: all year |
| Tampa | 53 | 91 | 49 | 8: October through May |
| Orlando | 50 | 92 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Jacksonville | 47 | 92 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| North Port | 51 | 93 | 53 | 7: October through April |
| Cape Coral | 54 | 92 | 57 | 7: October through April |
| Lakeland | 52 | 93 | 46 | 7: October through April |
| Palm Bay | 49 | 91 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Deltona | 50 | 93 | 50 | 8: October through May |
| Pensacola | 44 | 92 | 68 | 9: September through May |
| Tallahassee | 41 | 92 | 59 | 9: September through May |
| Naples | 56 | 91 | 50 | 8: October through May |
| Port St. Lucie | 51 | 90 | 51 | 10: September through June |
| Gainesville | 43 | 91 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Crestview | 39 | 92 | 64 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Ocala | 46 | 92 | 52 | 8: October through May |
| Panama City | 43 | 91 | 61 | 10: September through June |
| Sebastian | 52 | 91 | 53 | 10: September through June |
| Punta Gorda | 51 | 93 | 53 | 7: October through April |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Florida
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 5 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.86 for Florida.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.98 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.41 and $28.79 an hour. BLS counts 39,300 of them working in the state, 39.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.17 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.06 an hour. About 87,040 work in the state. That is 87.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.40 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $27.53 an hour. BLS counts 15,240 of them working in the state, 15.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.52 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $29.76 an hour. About 49,700 work in the state. That is 50.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.88 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.29 and $27.72 an hour. BLS counts 23,550 of them working in the state, 23.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.79 an hour) would add about $1,600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.41) would take off about $860. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,929,860 jobs across Florida (May 2025), which is 6.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.41 | $23.98 | $28.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | state |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $21.95 | $23.40 | $27.53 | $27.41 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.83 | $21.17 | $23.06 | $22.66 | 0.93 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.91 | $27.52 | $29.76 | $30.38 | 0.91 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $18.29 | $22.88 | $27.72 | $26.65 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Detached garage: what moves the price in Florida
Size and finish level
HomeGuide puts a 2-car detached garage at $20,000-$57,600, with the spread driven by how finished it is.
Foundation
A slab is cheapest. A frost-depth foundation in cold states costs more.
Garage apartments
A garage with living space is a different project: HomeGuide puts them at $80,000-$300,000.
Permits
You need a permit for a detached garage: $150-$500 on average, with separate electrical or plumbing permits if those are involved.
Electrical
Running power to a detached garage costs $1,000-$3,800 for a standard build and $5,000 or more for a long trench or amperage upgrade (Angi, Trusscore).
If you are planning more than one job in Florida
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Florida wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−5%) and home addition lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,700 – $68,400 | −11% |
Quality levels and sizes in Florida
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Florida wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$26,700 to $37,400
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$34,800 to $45,500
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$42,800 to $53,600
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $11,200 – $15,800 | $14,600 – $19,200 | $18,100 – $22,600 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $37,400 | $34,800 – $45,500 | $42,800 – $53,600 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $33,300 – $46,700 | $43,400 – $56,800 | $53,400 – $66,800 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $41,600 – $58,300 | $54,200 – $70,900 | $66,700 – $83,400 |
Which Florida city is cheapest for detached garage?
1 of the 19 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $40,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (576 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $27,800 – $55,900 | $41,800 | +4% |
| North Port, FL | $26,700 – $53,600 | $40,100 | level |
| Naples, FL | $26,600 – $53,500 | $40,100 | level |
| Tampa, FL | $26,600 – $53,300 | $39,900 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | $26,500 – $53,200 | $39,900 | −1% |
| Crestview, FL | $26,400 – $53,000 | $39,700 | −1% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $26,300 – $52,800 | $39,600 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | $26,300 – $52,800 | $39,500 | −1% |
| Sebastian, FL | $26,300 – $52,700 | $39,500 | −2% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $26,200 – $52,700 | $39,500 | −2% |
| Palm Bay, FL | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | −2% |
| Panama City, FL | $26,100 – $52,500 | $39,300 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL | $26,000 – $52,300 | $39,100 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL | $25,900 – $52,100 | $39,000 | −3% |
| Pensacola, FL | $25,900 – $52,000 | $39,000 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL | $25,800 – $51,900 | $38,800 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | $25,600 – $51,400 | $38,500 | −4% |
| Tallahassee, FL | $25,500 – $51,300 | $38,400 | −4% |
| Ocala, FL | $25,400 – $50,900 | $38,100 | −5% |
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Detached garage in Florida: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Florida?
$26,700 to $53,600 for 576 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Florida can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Florida is cheapest for detached garage?
Ocala at about $38,100 (midpoint, 576 sq ft). The priciest is Miami at $41,800.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Florida than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $40,100 against $43,500 for 576 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Florida?
About 46% ($18,600). Materials are 53%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Florida?
The BLS statewide median is $23.98 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.41 to $28.79.
+Where does Florida rank for detached garage costs?
38th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $40,100 for 576 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Florida?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $26,700 to $37,400 and premium work $42,800 to $53,600. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+Does the season matter for detached garage in Florida?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Florida metros we cover, Miami has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Detached garage by city in Florida
- Miami, FL$41,800 midpoint
- North Port, FL$40,100 midpoint
- Naples, FL$40,100 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$39,900 midpoint
- Jacksonville, FL$39,900 midpoint
- Crestview, FL$39,700 midpoint
- Punta Gorda, FL$39,600 midpoint
- Cape Coral, FL$39,500 midpoint
- Sebastian, FL$39,500 midpoint
- Port St. Lucie, FL$39,500 midpoint
- Palm Bay, FL$39,400 midpoint
- Panama City, FL$39,300 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$39,100 midpoint
- Gainesville, FL$39,000 midpoint
- Pensacola, FL$39,000 midpoint
- Deltona, FL$38,800 midpoint
- Lakeland, FL$38,500 midpoint
- Tallahassee, FL$38,400 midpoint
- Ocala, FL$38,100 midpoint
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 Does a Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).