Home addition cost in Wyoming
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $36,100 – $73,000
- Per sq ft
- $119 – $237
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $57,500
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to build a home addition in Wyoming? Plan on $36,100 to $73,000 for 300 sq ft. Wages (0.95x the US blend), materials (price index 95.4) and permit costs (92.7) put the state below the national midpoint by 5%.
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, 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 Wyoming (statewide), standard level
$47,200 to $61,900
About $154 to $202 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,900 | $19,500 |
| Labor | $31,400 | $41,100 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,450 |
| Total | $47,200 | $61,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Wyoming
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,400 | $17,200 | $22,900 | 31% |
| Labor | $24,200 | $36,200 | $48,300 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $1,150 | $1,850 | 2% |
| Total | $36,100 | $54,600 | $73,000 | 100% |
Home addition cost by metro in Wyoming
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $35,900 – $72,800 | $54,400 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Wyoming
Wyoming's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.95 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.33 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.79 an hour. About 2,260 work in the state. That is 80.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.10 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.34 and $30.27 an hour. About 620 work in the state. That is 22.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.59 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.69 and $41.33 an hour. BLS counts 2,960 of them working in the state, 105.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.01 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $35.00 an hour. About 1,140 work in the state. That is 40.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $21.15 an hour, which is 25% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $26.11 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the state, 5.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.95 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.23 and $29.14 an hour. About 330 work in the state. That is 11.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($29.79 an hour) would add about $1,600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.44) would take off about $2,550. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 280,740 jobs across Wyoming (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% | $23.44 | $27.33 | $29.79 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $24.34 | $28.10 | $30.27 | $27.41 | 1.03 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.69 | $36.59 | $41.33 | $30.38 | 1.20 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.25 | $30.01 | $35.00 | $30.67 | 0.98 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.00 | $21.15 | $26.11 | $28.33 | 0.75 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $18.23 | $21.95 | $29.14 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Wyoming prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from bump-out (100 sq ft) to large suite (600 sq ft).
Basic
$36,100 to $50,900
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$47,200 to $61,900
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$58,200 to $73,000
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $12,300 – $17,600 | $16,300 – $21,600 | $20,300 – $25,600 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $47,900 – $67,500 | $62,600 – $82,100 | $77,200 – $96,800 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $71,700 – $100,500 | $93,400 – $122,500 | $115,000 – $144,000 |
Wyoming seasons and home addition
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and Wyoming is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Cheyenne has 6 comfortable months (May through October), with about 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 18 | 84 | 15 | 6: May through October |
Wyoming against its neighbors
Wyoming ranks 31 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. Wyoming sits at $54,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 120 miles away | $38,400 – $77,800 | $58,100 | +7% |
| South Dakota | 350 miles away | $33,000 – $66,900 | $49,900 | −8% |
| Utah | 420 miles away | $35,000 – $71,100 | $53,000 | −3% |
| Nebraska | 440 miles away | $33,700 – $68,300 | $51,000 | −7% |
| Montana | 460 miles away | $38,700 – $78,400 | $58,600 | +7% |
Related projects, priced for Wyoming
Each project weights the trades differently, so Wyoming's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, detached garage is −4% and roof replacement −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,400 | −4% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $56,000 | −4% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
Why two Wyoming quotes can differ
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.
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Home addition in Wyoming: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Wyoming?
$36,100 to $73,000 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wyoming can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wyoming is cheapest for home addition?
Cheyenne at about $54,400 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is home addition cheaper in Wyoming than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $54,600 against $57,500 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wyoming?
About 66% ($36,200). Materials are 31%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Wyoming?
The BLS statewide median is $27.33 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.44 to $29.79.
+Where does Wyoming rank for home addition costs?
31st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $54,600 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Wyoming?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $36,100 to $50,900 and premium work $58,200 to $73,000. 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 Wyoming?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wyoming metros we cover, Cheyenne has the most comfortable months (6 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 Wyoming
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.