Home project costs in Hattiesburg, MS
Every project we cover, priced for the Hattiesburg metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Hattiesburg sits 277th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 87.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (183rd). The metro has about 62,230 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. Attic insulation (+4%), vinyl fence (−8%) and kitchen remodel (−8%) sit highest, and shower pan (−17%), concrete driveway (−17%) and home addition (−17%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 38°F, a July average high of 92°F and 59 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through May and September through December; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Hattiesburg
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $14.92 | $17.17 | $19.52 | $22.66 | 0.76 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.93 | $23.25 | $24.10 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $17.99 | $22.61 | $27.82 | $28.78 | 0.79 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.00 | $24.01 | $30.00 | $30.67 | 0.78 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $20.29 | $23.35 | $31.16 | $30.38 | 0.77 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.43 | $21.00 | $22.01 | $26.65 | 0.79 |
Concrete & paving in Hattiesburg
The 7 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Hattiesburg, from −17% (concrete driveway) to −12% (concrete slab).
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Hattiesburg | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Hattiesburg | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −17% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Hattiesburg | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,400 | −13% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Hattiesburg | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
| Paver patio cost in Hattiesburg | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,550 | −16% |
| Concrete patio cost in Hattiesburg | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Hattiesburg | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Hattiesburg
The 2 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Hattiesburg, from −14% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Hattiesburg | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Hattiesburg | 300 sq ft | $10,400 – $20,700 | −14% |
Building & additions in Hattiesburg
Across these 2 projects, Hattiesburg averages −15% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −13% and home addition lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Hattiesburg | 576 sq ft | $25,300 – $50,700 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Hattiesburg | 300 sq ft | $31,700 – $64,300 | −17% |
Doors & windows in Hattiesburg
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Hattiesburg, from −14% (patio door) to −8% (front door).
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Hattiesburg | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Hattiesburg | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Hattiesburg | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Hattiesburg | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Hattiesburg | 1 door | $530 – $5,150 | −14% |
Fencing in Hattiesburg
The 4 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Hattiesburg, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −8% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Hattiesburg | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Hattiesburg | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Hattiesburg | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Hattiesburg | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Hattiesburg
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Hattiesburg, from −15% (roof replacement) to +4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Hattiesburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,050 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Metal roof cost in Hattiesburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,350 – $28,400 | −14% |
| Gutters cost in Hattiesburg | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Hattiesburg | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Hattiesburg | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,150 | +4% |
Kitchen & bath in Hattiesburg
Across these 5 projects, Hattiesburg averages −14% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −8% and shower pan lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Hattiesburg | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Hattiesburg | 1 pan | $730 – $2,350 | −17% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Hattiesburg | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Hattiesburg | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,800 | −15% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Hattiesburg | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −14% |
Landscaping & drainage in Hattiesburg
Across these 5 projects, Hattiesburg averages −13% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −12% and sod installation lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Hattiesburg | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Retaining wall cost in Hattiesburg | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $11,900 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Hattiesburg | 1,500 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,850 | −14% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Hattiesburg | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,450 – $8,650 | −14% |
| Inground pool cost in Hattiesburg | 450 sq ft | $31,200 – $97,500 | −14% |
Flooring & interior in Hattiesburg
The 3 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Hattiesburg, from −14% (tile flooring) to −10% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Hattiesburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Hattiesburg | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Hattiesburg | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Hattiesburg | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,850 | −14% |
Hattiesburg against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Hattiesburg comes out −12% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Slidell is the lowest at −11% (70 miles) and Baton Rouge the highest at −8% (120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | 87.6 | 96.2 | −12% | |
| Gulfport, MS | 50 miles | 90.0 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Slidell, LA | 70 miles | 92.7 | 93.7 | −11% |
| Mobile, AL | 70 miles | 88.1 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Daphne, AL | 95 miles | 94.7 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Jackson, MS | 100 miles | 89.0 | 96.2 | −11% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 120 miles | 90.8 | 93.7 | −8% |