Home addition cost in Tyler, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $31,100 – $63,000
- Per sq ft
- $102 – $204
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −18%
- US $57,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
Tyler homeowners pay roughly $31,100 to $63,000 to build a home addition at 300 sq ft, or $102 to $204 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tyler is 18% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $21.26 an hour in the Tyler area, 27% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Tyler, TX, standard level
$40,600 to $53,400
About $133 to $173 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,600 | $19,100 |
| Labor | $25,100 | $32,900 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,450 |
| Total | $40,600 | $53,400 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Tyler, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,300 | $16,900 | $22,500 | 36% |
| Labor | $19,300 | $29,000 | $38,700 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $1,150 | $1,850 | 2% |
| Total | $31,100 | $47,000 | $63,000 | 100% |
Where the Tyler price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 50%, cement masons and concrete finishers at 10%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, roofers at 10%. Weighted together, Tyler wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (67% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tyler metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $16,900, compared with $18,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.2) and land at $460 to $1,850.
How Tyler compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Tyler. Texarkana is the lowest at about $46,800 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TXthis page | $31,100 – $63,000 | $47,000 | |
| Longview, TX35 miles | $31,400 – $63,700 | $47,500 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA90 miles | $32,800 – $66,500 | $49,600 | +6% |
| Texarkana, TX100 miles | $30,900 – $62,700 | $46,800 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX105 miles | $34,400 – $69,800 | $52,100 | +11% |
| Waco, TX130 miles | $32,300 – $65,600 | $48,900 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $33,600 – $68,200 | $50,900 | +8% |
| United States | $38,000 – $77,000 | $57,500 | +22% |
Across 300 US metros, Tyler comes in at #289 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $79,600; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $44,300 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Tyler is 8% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $34,400 – $69,800 | $52,100 | +11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $34,100 – $69,200 | $51,600 | +10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $33,800 – $68,700 | $51,300 | +9% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $32,800 – $66,500 | $49,600 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $30,200 – $61,200 | $45,700 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $30,100 – $61,000 | $45,500 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Tyler's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tyler against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $34,400 – $69,800 | $52,100 | +11% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $35,700 – $72,300 | $54,000 | +15% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $31,800 – $64,500 | $48,200 | +2% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $30,400 – $61,800 | $46,100 | −2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: home addition pricing in Tyler
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tyler 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$31,100 to $43,800
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$40,600 to $53,400
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$50,200 to $63,000
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $10,700 – $15,300 | $14,100 – $18,800 | $17,600 – $22,200 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $41,300 – $58,100 | $53,900 – $70,800 | $66,600 – $83,400 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $61,600 – $86,700 | $80,400 – $105,500 | $99,200 – $124,000 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Tyler is 0.76 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.26 an hour, which is 27% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 12.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.04 an hour, which is 20% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.64 and $24.90 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 16.5 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 $24.16 an hour, 20% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.90 and $31.15 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 32.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 23% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.77 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 24.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.03 an hour, 26% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.08 and $22.68 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 6.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.97 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.89 and $23.52 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 5.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.57 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $860. At the 25th percentile ($17.81) it shrinks by about $2,250. The total moves by 1.8% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,220 jobs in the Tyler area. That makes it the 189th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $17.81 | $21.26 | $22.57 | $29.12 | 0.73 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $18.64 | $22.04 | $24.90 | $27.41 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.90 | $24.16 | $31.15 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $19.77 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.08 | $21.03 | $22.68 | $28.33 | 0.74 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $17.89 | $21.97 | $23.52 | $26.65 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Home addition: what moves the price in Tyler
Permits
Construction permits run $500-$2,000, or $5-$21 per $1,000 of project cost (HomeGuide).
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).
When to schedule home addition in Tyler
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Tyler (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Tyler (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tyler gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, October and December (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 58 | 39 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 47 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Tyler
Because every project leans on different trades, Tyler's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −10% and detached garage −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $24,700 – $49,700 | −15% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −13% |
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Home addition in Tyler: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Tyler?
For 300 sq ft, expect $31,100 to $63,000 in the Tyler area. A standard-spec job lands at $40,600 to $53,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for home addition in Tyler?
About $102 to $204 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 Tyler or Longview?
Longview is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $47,500, which is 1% more than Tyler ($47,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tyler?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $29,000 out of $47,000. Materials are 36% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 67%.
+What would 20x20 room (400 sq ft) cost in Tyler?
$41,300 to $83,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does home addition need a permit in Tyler?
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 Tyler area (our national range of $500 to $2,000 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tyler expensive for home addition compared with the rest of Texas?
Tyler is 8% below the Texas statewide estimate ($50,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Tyler?
The BLS median is $21.26 an hour in the Tyler area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.81 to $22.57.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Tyler?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $31,100 to $43,800 and premium work $50,200 to $63,000. 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 Tyler?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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.
Home addition near Tyler
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.