Home project costs in Worcester, MA
Every project we cover, priced for the Worcester metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Worcester sits 46th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 102.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 97.0 (86th). The metro has about 349,880 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 37 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below, and 1 is level with it. Roof replacement (+49%), metal roof (+39%) and home addition (+18%) sit highest, and attic insulation (level), kitchen backsplash (+1%) and tile flooring (+2%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Worcester Rgnl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 17°F, a July average high of 80°F and 48 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are April through November.
What local trades earn in Worcester
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.23 | $29.52 | $43.40 | $22.66 | 1.30 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.63 | $35.10 | $43.40 | $29.12 | 1.21 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.12 | $37.05 | $54.24 | $28.78 | 1.29 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.23 | $39.55 | $51.02 | $30.67 | 1.29 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.03 | $36.30 | $44.62 | $30.38 | 1.19 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.74 | $28.33 | $37.24 | $26.77 | 1.06 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.54 | $50.61 | $51.10 | $26.65 | 1.90 |
Concrete & paving in Worcester
The 7 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Worcester, from +7% (concrete slab) to +15% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Worcester | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,550 | +7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Worcester | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,500 | +13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Worcester | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Worcester | 1,000 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,500 | +13% |
| Paver patio cost in Worcester | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,300 | +15% |
| Concrete patio cost in Worcester | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,400 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Worcester | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | +8% |
Decks & outdoor in Worcester
The 2 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Worcester, from +8% (wood deck) to +12% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Worcester | 300 sq ft | $8,150 – $16,400 | +8% |
| Composite deck cost in Worcester | 300 sq ft | $13,500 – $27,100 | +12% |
Building & additions in Worcester
Across these 2 projects, Worcester averages +15% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +18% and detached garage lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Worcester | 576 sq ft | $32,600 – $65,300 | +12% |
| Home addition cost in Worcester | 300 sq ft | $45,000 – $91,100 | +18% |
Doors & windows in Worcester
The 5 jobs here average +6% versus the US in Worcester, from +3% (front door) to +11% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Worcester | 1 door | $740 – $3,800 | +4% |
| Storm door cost in Worcester | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door cost in Worcester | 1 door | $550 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Window replacement cost in Worcester | 10 windows | $4,850 – $15,700 | +6% |
| Patio door cost in Worcester | 1 door | $640 – $6,650 | +11% |
Fencing in Worcester
The 4 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Worcester, from +3% (vinyl fence) to +15% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Worcester | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Worcester | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Worcester | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $7,150 | +15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Worcester | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +7% |
Roofing & exterior in Worcester
The 5 jobs here average +23% versus the US in Worcester, from level (attic insulation) to +49% (roof replacement).
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Worcester | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,600 – $18,000 | +49% |
| Metal roof cost in Worcester | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $15,800 – $43,400 | +39% |
| Gutters cost in Worcester | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,800 | +16% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Worcester | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,300 – $27,800 | +11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Worcester | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Kitchen & bath in Worcester
Across these 5 projects, Worcester averages +6% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +9% and kitchen backsplash lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Worcester | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Shower pan cost in Worcester | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Worcester | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Worcester | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Worcester | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Worcester
Across these 5 projects, Worcester averages +13% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +16% and sod installation lowest at +10%.
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Worcester | 60 linear ft | $700 – $2,450 | +16% |
| Retaining wall cost in Worcester | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,100 – $14,600 | +11% |
| Sod installation cost in Worcester | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Worcester | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,550 – $11,400 | +14% |
| Inground pool cost in Worcester | 450 sq ft | $41,000 – $128,000 | +13% |
Flooring & interior in Worcester
The 3 jobs here average +7% versus the US in Worcester, from +2% (tile flooring) to +13% (laminate flooring).
| Project | Size | Worcester range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Worcester | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Worcester | 500 sq ft | $2,350 – $7,850 | +13% |
| Tile flooring cost in Worcester | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,100 | +2% |
Worcester against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Worcester comes out +11% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Manchester is the lowest at roughly level (45 miles) and Boston the highest at +15% (50 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MAthis page | 102.5 | 97.0 | +11% | |
| Amherst, MA | 35 miles | 100.2 | 97.0 | +9% |
| Springfield, MA | 40 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Manchester, NH | 45 miles | 105.7 | 97.7 | level |
| Boston, MA | 50 miles | 108.3 | 99.7 | +15% |
| Hartford, CT | 55 miles | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% |
| Providence, RI | 55 miles | 101.8 | 97.1 | +4% |