Detached garage cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (576 sq ft)
- $27,200 – $54,600
- Per sq ft
- $47 – $94
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $43,500
- Metros covered
- 2
Kansas prices for detached garage: $27,200 to $54,600 for 576 sq ft, or $47 to $94 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $27.39 an hour.
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $39,400 (Wichita) to $40,200 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$35,400 to $46,400
About $61 to $80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,600 | $23,000 |
| Labor | $17,600 | $23,000 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $35,400 | $46,400 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,500 | $20,300 | $27,100 | 50% |
| Labor | $13,500 | $20,300 | $27,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $290 | $450 | 1% |
| Total | $27,200 | $40,900 | $54,600 | 100% |
Kansas seasons and detached garage
Season matters for detached garage. For each Kansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Topeka has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Kansas at 6 months (April through June and August through October); Wichita has the shortest at 5 (April through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 34 inches a year in Wichita to 37 inches in Topeka.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 23 | 93 | 34 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Topeka | 20 | 90 | 37 | 6: April through June and August through October |
Quality levels and sizes in Kansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$27,200 to $38,200
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$35,400 to $46,400
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$43,600 to $54,600
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $11,400 – $16,100 | $14,900 – $19,500 | $18,400 – $23,000 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $27,200 – $38,200 | $35,400 – $46,400 | $43,600 – $54,600 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $34,000 – $47,600 | $44,200 – $57,900 | $54,500 – $68,100 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $42,400 – $59,500 | $55,200 – $72,300 | $68,000 – $85,100 |
Kansas labor market for detached garage
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 0.94 for Kansas.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $32.08 an hour. BLS counts 5,210 of them working in the state, 36.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.56 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.94 and $23.66 an hour. About 9,990 work in the state. That is 69.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.06 an hour, which is 9% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.15 and $30.10 an hour. BLS counts 3,610 of them working in the state, 25.1 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 $31.66 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.67 and $38.73 an hour. About 6,350 work in the state. That is 44.2 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 $22.69 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.23 and $29.48 an hour. BLS counts 900 of them working in the state, 6.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($32.08 an hour) would add about $1,550 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.99) would take off about $1,450. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.99 | $27.39 | $32.08 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $22.15 | $25.06 | $30.10 | $27.41 | 0.91 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.94 | $21.56 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.67 | $31.66 | $38.73 | $30.38 | 1.04 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $21.23 | $22.69 | $29.48 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Kansas metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $40,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $26,700 – $53,600 | $40,200 | −2% |
| Wichita, KS | $26,200 – $52,500 | $39,400 | −4% |
Related projects, priced for Kansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−5%) and home addition lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,200 – $71,300 | −7% |
How Kansas compares with nearby states
Kansas ranks 35 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. Kansas sits at $40,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 160 miles away | $25,300 – $50,800 | $38,100 | −7% |
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $26,400 – $53,000 | $39,700 | −3% |
| Missouri | 250 miles away | $29,100 – $58,300 | $43,700 | +7% |
| Arkansas | 280 miles away | $25,100 – $50,400 | $37,800 | −8% |
| Iowa | 340 miles away | $27,600 – $55,400 | $41,500 | +2% |
Detached garage: what moves the price in Kansas
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).
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Detached garage in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Kansas?
$27,200 to $54,600 for 576 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for detached garage?
Wichita at about $39,400 (midpoint, 576 sq ft). The priciest is Topeka at $40,200.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $40,900 against $43,500 for 576 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 50% ($20,300). Materials are 50%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $27.39 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.99 to $32.08.
+Where does Kansas rank for detached garage costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $40,900 for 576 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Kansas?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $27,200 to $38,200 and premium work $43,600 to $54,600. 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 Kansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kansas metros we cover, Topeka has the most comfortable months (6 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 Kansas
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).