Detached garage cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $25,700 – $51,500
- Per sq ft
- $44.50 – $88.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #257
- 1 = most expensive
A detached garage in Jackson, MS usually costs $25,700 to $51,500 for 576 sq ft. That works out to about $44.50 to $88.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $4,950 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Jackson, MS, standard level
$33,400 to $43,700
About $57.50 to $75.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $23,600 |
| Labor | $15,200 | $19,800 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $350 |
| Total | $33,400 | $43,700 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $20,800 | $27,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $11,700 | $17,500 | $23,300 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $290 | $450 | 1% |
| Total | $25,700 | $38,600 | $51,500 | 100% |
Why Jackson prices look the way they do
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), cement masons and concrete finishers (15%), construction laborers (20%), electricians (10%), roofers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Jackson the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $21,600 nationally becomes $20,800 here (midpoint, 576 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.0: $130 to $450.
Jackson weather and the detached garage calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jackson Hawkins Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Jackson are February through May and September through November: 7 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Jackson gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and April (5.3 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 83 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 38 | 5.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 62 | 41 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 5.3 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 40 | 4.7 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Jackson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$25,700 to $36,000
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$33,400 to $43,700
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$41,200 to $51,500
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $10,800 – $15,100 | $14,100 – $18,400 | $17,300 – $21,700 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $25,700 – $36,000 | $33,400 – $43,700 | $41,200 – $51,500 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $32,000 – $44,900 | $41,700 – $54,600 | $51,400 – $64,200 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $40,000 – $56,100 | $52,100 – $68,100 | $64,100 – $80,200 |
How Jackson compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Jackson. Hattiesburg is the lowest at about $38,000 (midpoint, 576 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $25,700 – $51,500 | $38,600 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $25,300 – $50,700 | $38,000 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $25,300 – $50,700 | $38,000 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $25,600 – $51,300 | $38,400 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $25,700 – $51,600 | $38,600 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $27,000 – $54,200 | $40,600 | +5% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $25,700 – $51,600 | $38,700 | level |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #257 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 0% below the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $25,700 – $51,600 | $38,600 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $25,300 – $50,700 | $38,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $26,800 – $53,700 | $40,200 | +4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $31,700 – $63,700 | $47,700 | +24% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $26,600 – $53,400 | $40,000 | +4% |
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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).
What local crews earn in Jackson
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 5 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jackson the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $25.17 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 24.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.20 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.61 and $22.26 an hour. BLS counts 2,020 of them working in the area, 74.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.79 an hour, 21% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.03 and $23.72 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 7.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.15 an hour, which is 17% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.24 and $31.16 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 44.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.56 an hour, 19% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.59 and $23.10 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $480 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,100. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 1.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 270,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 96th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.46 | $23.72 | $25.17 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $18.03 | $21.79 | $23.72 | $27.41 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.61 | $18.20 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.24 | $25.15 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.83 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $17.59 | $21.56 | $23.10 | $26.65 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Jobs that often go together with detached garage are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−8%) and concrete driveway lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,500 – $65,800 | −15% |
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Detached garage in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Jackson?
For 576 sq ft, expect $25,700 to $51,500 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $33,400 to $43,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Jackson?
About $44.50 to $88.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $130 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $38,000, which is 2% less than Jackson ($38,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $17,500 out of $38,600. Materials are 54% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Jackson?
$32,000 to $64,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Jackson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $130 to $450 for fees in the Jackson area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 0% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($38,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.46 to $25.17.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Jackson?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $25,700 to $36,000 and premium work $41,200 to $51,500. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+When is the best time to build a detached garage in Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through May and September through November. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Detached garage near Jackson
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).