Home addition cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $33,900 – $68,700
- Per sq ft
- $111 – $223
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $57,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
A home addition in Memphis, TN usually costs $33,900 to $68,700 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $111 to $223 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $6,200 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Memphis, TN, standard level
$44,300 to $58,200
About $145 to $189 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $28,400 | $37,200 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,450 |
| Total | $44,300 | $58,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,500 | $17,300 | $23,100 | 34% |
| Labor | $21,900 | $32,800 | $43,700 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $1,150 | $1,850 | 2% |
| Total | $33,900 | $51,300 | $68,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Memphis number
Labor is 64% of the midpoint bill here, against 67% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (50%), cement masons and concrete finishers (10%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), roofers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Memphis the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Memphis is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $18,000 nationally becomes $17,300 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.2: $460 to $1,850.
Related projects, priced for Memphis
Jobs that often go together with home addition are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,500 | −8% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Memphis
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 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 Memphis the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. About 1,240 work in the metro. That is 20.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.05 an hour, 12% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $26.25 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 8.3 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 $29.27 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $36.87 an hour. BLS counts 2,770 of them working in the area, 45.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.22 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.82 and $36.24 an hour. About 1,920 work in the metro. That is 31.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.65 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.97 and $27.12 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 2.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.79 and $24.07 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 5.9 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 $2,550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,150. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 5.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $22.12 | $24.05 | $26.25 | $27.41 | 0.88 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.23 | $29.27 | $36.87 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.82 | $28.22 | $36.24 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.97 | $22.65 | $27.12 | $28.33 | 0.80 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $19.79 | $22.34 | $24.07 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Memphis against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Decatur is the priciest of the group at $51,400. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $46,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $33,900 – $68,700 | $51,300 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $30,600 – $62,100 | $46,400 | −10% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $32,700 – $66,300 | $49,500 | −3% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $31,900 – $64,600 | $48,300 | −6% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $34,000 – $68,800 | $51,400 | level |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $33,000 – $66,900 | $50,000 | −3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $33,800 – $68,600 | $51,200 | level |
| United States | $38,000 – $77,000 | $57,500 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Memphis ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis is 0% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $35,300 – $71,600 | $53,500 | +4% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $33,600 – $68,100 | $50,800 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $34,000 – $68,900 | $51,500 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $32,700 – $66,200 | $49,400 | −4% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $33,000 – $66,900 | $50,000 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $32,700 – $66,300 | $49,500 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $34,300 – $69,700 | $52,000 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $40,200 – $81,500 | $60,900 | +19% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $32,900 – $66,800 | $49,800 | −3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $37,400 – $75,700 | $56,500 | +10% |
Home addition: what moves the price in Memphis
Foundation
A foundation, framing, roofing and matching exterior finishes all have to be built before the interior work starts.
Type of addition
A new room is $125-$250 per sq ft; a bump-out $85-$200; an attic conversion $50-$150; a garage conversion $50-$200 (HomeGuide).
Plumbing and fixtures
Adding a bathroom or kitchen drives the price up the most.
Pick a size, pick a tier: home addition pricing in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bump-out (100 sq ft) to large suite (600 sq ft).
Basic
$33,900 to $47,800
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$44,300 to $58,200
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$54,800 to $68,700
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $11,600 – $16,600 | $15,400 – $20,400 | $19,100 – $24,100 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $45,000 – $63,400 | $58,800 – $77,200 | $72,600 – $91,000 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $67,300 – $94,600 | $87,800 – $115,000 | $108,000 – $135,500 |
Memphis weather and the home addition calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Memphis Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Memphis are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Workable |
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Home addition in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Memphis?
For 300 sq ft, expect $33,900 to $68,700 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $44,300 to $58,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for home addition in Memphis?
About $111 to $223 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,850 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $125 to $250.
+Is home addition cheaper in Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $46,400, which is 10% less than Memphis ($51,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $32,800 out of $51,300. Materials are 34% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 67%.
+What would 20x20 room (400 sq ft) cost in Memphis?
$45,000 to $91,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does home addition need a permit in Memphis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,850 for fees in the Memphis area (our national range of $500 to $2,000 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for home addition compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 0% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($51,200 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Memphis?
The BLS median is $24.34 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $28.26.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Memphis?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $33,900 to $47,800 and premium work $54,800 to $68,700. Basic means: bump-out or simple room without plumbing. Premium means: large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation.
+When is the best time to build a home addition in Memphis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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.
Home addition near Memphis
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 Home Addition Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (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 = 32% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Structural' category split (56% labor, 32% materials, 11% permits and design). It is a category average rather than an addition-specific figure.