Home addition cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $38,400 – $77,700
- Per sq ft
- $126 – $253
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $57,500
- Metros covered
- 1
Vermont prices for home addition: $38,400 to $77,700 for 300 sq ft, or $126 to $253 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $30.00 an hour.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$50,200 to $65,900
About $164 to $215 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 68% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,200 | $19,800 |
| Labor | $34,100 | $44,600 |
| Permits and fees | $930 | $1,500 |
| Total | $50,200 | $65,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,700 | $17,500 | $23,300 | 30% |
| Labor | $26,200 | $39,300 | $52,400 | 68% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $1,200 | $1,950 | 2% |
| Total | $38,400 | $58,100 | $77,700 | 100% |
Weather windows across Vermont
Season matters for home addition. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for digging and ground work.
Burlington has 7 comfortable months (April through October), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 7: April through October |
Home addition: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
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.
Vermont labor market for home addition
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 6 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.03 for Vermont.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.00 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. BLS counts 3,080 of them working in the state, 101.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.40 an hour, which is 7% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $31.01 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the state, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.49 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.54 and $38.65 an hour. About 1,270 work in the state. That is 41.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.89 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.99 and $39.54 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the state, 32.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.76 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $31.00 an hour. About 90 work in the state. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.39 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the state, 6.9 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 ($30.97 an hour) would add about $640 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.12) would take off about $3,200. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $24.37 | $29.40 | $31.01 | $27.41 | 1.07 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.54 | $30.49 | $38.65 | $30.38 | 1.00 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $26.99 | $29.89 | $39.54 | $30.67 | 0.97 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.08 | $28.76 | $31.00 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $23.44 | $28.39 | $29.38 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Vermont
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+3%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,400 | level |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,800 | +3% |
Vermont metro-by-metro prices
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $39,000 – $78,900 | $59,000 | +2% |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$38,400 to $54,100
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$50,200 to $65,900
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$62,000 to $77,700
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $13,100 – $18,800 | $17,400 – $23,000 | $21,600 – $27,200 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $51,000 – $71,800 | $66,600 – $87,400 | $82,200 – $103,000 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $76,300 – $107,000 | $99,500 – $130,500 | $122,500 – $153,500 |
Vermont versus the states around it
Vermont ranks 20 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for home addition, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $76,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $48,200, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $58,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $38,300 – $77,600 | $58,000 | level |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $38,200 – $77,400 | $57,800 | level |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $44,400 – $89,800 | $67,100 | +16% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $40,000 – $81,000 | $60,500 | +4% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $38,700 – $78,500 | $58,600 | +1% |
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Home addition in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Vermont?
$38,400 to $77,700 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for home addition?
Burlington at about $59,000 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is home addition cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $58,100 against $57,500 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 68% ($39,300). Materials are 30%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.12 to $30.97.
+Where does Vermont rank for home addition costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $58,100 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Vermont?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $38,400 to $54,100 and premium work $62,000 to $77,700. Basic means: bump-out or simple room without plumbing. Premium means: large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation.
+Does the season matter for home addition in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (7 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.
Home addition by city in Vermont
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.