Home project costs in Joplin, MO
Every project we cover, priced for the Joplin metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Joplin sits 293rd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 85.7 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 94.2 (222nd). The metro has about 87,190 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 3 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 33 below, and 2 are level with it. Paver patio (+1%), attic insulation (+1%) and asphalt driveway (+1%) sit highest, and metal roof (−18%), roof replacement (−17%) and gutters (−12%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Joplin Regional Airport, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 25°F, a July average high of 90°F and 46 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Joplin
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $19.02 | $23.98 | $29.88 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.37 | $23.34 | $32.04 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.14 | $25.58 | $36.61 | $28.78 | 0.89 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.87 | $30.95 | $40.02 | $30.67 | 1.01 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.22 | $27.10 | $31.18 | $27.41 | 0.99 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.70 | $32.56 | $45.47 | $30.38 | 1.07 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.17 | $18.83 | $23.67 | $26.65 | 0.71 |
Concrete & paving in Joplin
The 7 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Joplin, from −5% (concrete slab) to +1% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Joplin | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Joplin | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Joplin | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Joplin | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,750 | −4% |
| Paver patio cost in Joplin | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio cost in Joplin | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Joplin | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −3% |
Decks & outdoor in Joplin
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Joplin, from −11% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Joplin | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Joplin | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,500 | −11% |
Building & additions in Joplin
Across these 2 projects, Joplin averages −9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −8% and home addition lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Joplin | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,400 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Joplin | 300 sq ft | $34,300 – $69,400 | −10% |
Doors & windows in Joplin
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Joplin, from −10% (patio door) to −8% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Joplin | 1 door | $640 – $3,400 | −8% |
| Storm door cost in Joplin | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Joplin | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Window replacement cost in Joplin | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Joplin | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in Joplin
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Joplin, from −8% (aluminum fence) to −5% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Joplin | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Joplin | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Joplin | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Joplin | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
Roofing & exterior in Joplin
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Joplin, from −18% (metal roof) to +1% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Joplin | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,950 – $10,500 | −17% |
| Metal roof cost in Joplin | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,850 – $27,200 | −18% |
| Gutters cost in Joplin | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Joplin | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Joplin | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
Kitchen & bath in Joplin
Across these 5 projects, Joplin averages −5% against national midpoints. Kitchen backsplash is highest at −1% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Joplin | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Joplin | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Joplin | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Joplin | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Joplin | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Landscaping & drainage in Joplin
Across these 5 projects, Joplin averages −3% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at level and sod installation lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Joplin | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Joplin | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,300 | level |
| Sod installation cost in Joplin | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Joplin | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,750 | −3% |
| Inground pool cost in Joplin | 450 sq ft | $35,500 – $111,000 | −2% |
Flooring & interior in Joplin
The 3 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Joplin, from −10% (hardwood flooring) to level (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Joplin range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Joplin | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Joplin | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Joplin | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,850 | level |
Joplin against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Joplin comes out −6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Fort Smith is the lowest at −15% (115 miles) and Kansas City the highest at roughly level (125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MOthis page | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% | |
| Fayetteville, AR | 70 miles | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% |
| Springfield, MO | 75 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |
| Tulsa, OK | 110 miles | 89.2 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 115 miles | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% |
| Kansas City, MO | 125 miles | 92.5 | 94.1 | level |
| Topeka, KS | 150 miles | 88.8 | 94.0 | −6% |