Home project costs in Amarillo, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Amarillo metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Amarillo area is 91.8 against 100 for the US, which puts Amarillo 214th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 123,930 jobs here.
In Amarillo, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−6%), kitchen remodel (−9%) and vinyl fence (−9%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−16%), concrete driveway (−15%) and composite deck (−15%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Amarillo, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 25°F, a July average high of 93°F and 20 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through May and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Amarillo
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.77 | $18.35 | $21.85 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.55 | $22.97 | $29.60 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.41 | $23.48 | $28.73 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.26 | $26.91 | $30.50 | $30.67 | 0.88 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.98 | $22.00 | $27.05 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $20.89 | $26.13 | $32.54 | $30.38 | 0.86 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Amarillo
Across these 7 projects, Amarillo averages −12% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −10% and concrete driveway lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Amarillo | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Amarillo | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Amarillo | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Amarillo | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Amarillo | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Amarillo | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Amarillo | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Amarillo
Across these 2 projects, Amarillo averages −14% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −13% and composite deck lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Amarillo | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Amarillo | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,600 | −15% |
Building & additions in Amarillo
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Amarillo, from −15% (home addition) to −13% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Amarillo | 576 sq ft | $25,300 – $50,700 | −13% |
| Home addition cost in Amarillo | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,800 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Amarillo
Across these 5 projects, Amarillo averages −11% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −10% and patio door lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Amarillo | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Storm door cost in Amarillo | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Amarillo | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Amarillo | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Amarillo | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | −13% |
Fencing in Amarillo
Across these 4 projects, Amarillo averages −12% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −9% and chain-link fence lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Amarillo | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,750 | −12% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Amarillo | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Amarillo | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Amarillo | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
Roofing & exterior in Amarillo
Across these 5 projects, Amarillo averages −11% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Amarillo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Amarillo | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Amarillo | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Amarillo | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Amarillo | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Amarillo
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Amarillo, from −13% (kitchen cabinets) to −9% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Amarillo | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Amarillo | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Amarillo | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Amarillo | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Amarillo | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Amarillo
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Amarillo, from −12% (French drain) to −10% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Amarillo | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Amarillo | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,200 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Amarillo | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Amarillo | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,850 | −11% |
| Inground pool cost in Amarillo | 450 sq ft | $32,000 – $99,900 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Amarillo
Across these 3 projects, Amarillo averages −13% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −10% and laminate flooring lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Amarillo range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Amarillo | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Amarillo | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,900 | −16% |
| Tile flooring cost in Amarillo | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Amarillo against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Amarillo prices −12% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 2 lower. Lubbock is the lowest at −14% (125 miles) and Pueblo the highest at −4% (245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | 91.8 | 93.8 | −12% | |
| Lubbock, TX | 125 miles | 91.3 | 93.8 | −14% |
| Midland, TX | 220 miles | 95.8 | 93.8 | −8% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 230 miles | 98.8 | 96.1 | −7% |
| Abilene, TX | 230 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Odessa, TX | 235 miles | 93.9 | 93.8 | −10% |
| Pueblo, CO | 245 miles | 91.8 | 96.1 | −4% |