Detached garage cost in Killeen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $25,100 – $50,500
- Per sq ft
- $43.50 – $87
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
Killeen homeowners pay roughly $25,100 to $50,500 to build a detached garage at 576 sq ft, or $43.50 to $87 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Killeen is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Killeen, TX, standard level
$32,700 to $42,900
About $56.50 to $74 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,600 | $23,000 |
| Labor | $15,000 | $19,600 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $32,700 | $42,900 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Killeen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,500 | $20,300 | $27,000 | 54% |
| Labor | $11,500 | $17,300 | $23,000 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 1% |
| Total | $25,100 | $37,800 | $50,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Killeen number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.87 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Killeen is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Killeen metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 576 sq ft comes to $20,300, compared with $21,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.1) and land at $140 to $460.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Killeen. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Killeen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Killeen wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$25,100 to $35,300
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$32,700 to $42,900
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$40,300 to $50,500
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $10,600 – $14,800 | $13,800 – $18,100 | $17,000 – $21,300 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $25,100 – $35,300 | $32,700 – $42,900 | $40,300 – $50,500 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $31,400 – $44,000 | $40,900 – $53,500 | $50,300 – $63,000 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $39,200 – $55,000 | $51,000 – $66,800 | $62,800 – $78,600 |
When to schedule detached garage in Killeen
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Killeen (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through May and October through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Killeen (5 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; June, July, August and September 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, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Killeen gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 2.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 105 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 36 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 54 | 2.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 72 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.4 | Cold |
Is Killeen cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 576 sq ft range from $37,400 to $41,000 across Killeen and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | $25,100 – $50,500 | $37,800 | |
| Waco, TX40 miles | $25,100 – $50,300 | $37,700 | level |
| Austin, TX65 miles | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | +4% |
| College Station, TX85 miles | $24,900 – $49,900 | $37,400 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX125 miles | $27,300 – $54,800 | $41,000 | +9% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $25,500 – $51,200 | $38,300 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $26,300 – $52,800 | $39,600 | +5% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Killeen comes in at #281 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $57,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $35,500 (midpoints, 576 sq ft). Statewide, Killeen is 4% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $27,300 – $54,800 | $41,000 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $26,800 – $53,700 | $40,300 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $25,500 – $51,200 | $38,300 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $24,000 – $48,100 | $36,100 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $23,900 – $48,000 | $35,900 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Killeen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Killeen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $25,900 – $52,100 | $39,000 | +3% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $28,800 – $57,700 | $43,200 | +14% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $25,900 – $51,900 | $38,900 | +3% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $25,600 – $51,300 | $38,400 | +2% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 5 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Killeen is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $22.87 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.30 and $28.43 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 17.9 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 $18.12 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.28 and $22.05 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 62.4 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 $22.60 an hour, which is 18% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.66 and $22.98 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 25.9 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 $23.88 an hour, 21% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.14 and $29.84 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 36.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Killeen metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.13 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.78 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,850. At the 25th percentile ($21.30) it shrinks by about $520. The total moves by 4.9% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 150,580 jobs in the Killeen-Temple area. That makes it the 155th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.30 | $22.87 | $28.43 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $18.66 | $22.60 | $22.98 | $27.41 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.28 | $18.12 | $22.05 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $20.14 | $23.88 | $29.84 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $18.00 | $22.13 | $25.78 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Killeen
Because every project leans on different trades, Killeen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −10% and home addition −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,800 | −16% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Killeen bid
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 Killeen: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Killeen?
For 576 sq ft, expect $25,100 to $50,500 in the Killeen area. A standard-spec job lands at $32,700 to $42,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Killeen?
About $43.50 to $87 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $140 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Killeen or Waco?
Waco is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $37,700, which is 0% less than Killeen ($37,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Killeen?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $17,300 out of $37,800. Materials are 54% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Killeen?
$31,400 to $63,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Killeen?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $460 for fees in the Killeen area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Killeen expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Texas?
Killeen is 4% below the Texas statewide estimate ($39,600 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Killeen?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.30 to $28.43.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Killeen?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $25,100 to $35,300 and premium work $40,300 to $50,500. 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 Killeen?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and October through November. April and November 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 Killeen
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).