Home project costs in Lubbock, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Lubbock metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Lubbock sits 225th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 91.3 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (247th). The metro has about 166,780 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−9%), kitchen remodel (−10%) and sod installation (−10%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−22%), metal roof (−20%) and home addition (−19%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Lubbock Wfo, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 93°F and 19 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 Lubbock
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.45 | $17.78 | $21.13 | $22.66 | 0.78 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.42 | $20.91 | $23.78 | $29.12 | 0.72 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.37 | $22.35 | $27.40 | $28.78 | 0.78 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.23 | $23.54 | $29.75 | $30.67 | 0.77 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.75 | $23.03 | $23.45 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.55 | $22.60 | $29.29 | $30.38 | 0.74 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $14.14 | $17.62 | $22.20 | $26.65 | 0.66 |
Concrete & paving in Lubbock
The 7 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Lubbock, from −15% (concrete driveway) to −11% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Lubbock | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Lubbock | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Lubbock | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Lubbock | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,750 | −14% |
| Paver patio cost in Lubbock | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Lubbock | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Lubbock | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Lubbock
The 2 jobs here average −17% versus the US in Lubbock, from −19% (composite deck) to −15% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Lubbock | 300 sq ft | $6,400 – $12,800 | −15% |
| Composite deck cost in Lubbock | 300 sq ft | $9,800 – $19,700 | −19% |
Building & additions in Lubbock
Across these 2 projects, Lubbock averages −18% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −16% and home addition lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Lubbock | 576 sq ft | $24,400 – $49,000 | −16% |
| Home addition cost in Lubbock | 300 sq ft | $30,600 – $62,100 | −19% |
Doors & windows in Lubbock
The 5 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Lubbock, from −16% (patio door) to −12% (front door).
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Lubbock | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
| Storm door cost in Lubbock | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −14% |
| Front door cost in Lubbock | 1 door | $410 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement cost in Lubbock | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Patio door cost in Lubbock | 1 door | $520 – $5,000 | −16% |
Fencing in Lubbock
The 4 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Lubbock, from −17% (chain-link fence) to −10% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Lubbock | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,600 | −14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Lubbock | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,150 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Lubbock | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,050 | −17% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Lubbock | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $10,000 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in Lubbock
The 5 jobs here average −16% versus the US in Lubbock, from −22% (roof replacement) to −9% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Lubbock | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,600 – $9,900 | −22% |
| Metal roof cost in Lubbock | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,550 – $26,500 | −20% |
| Gutters cost in Lubbock | 160 linear ft | $1,050 – $3,650 | −14% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Lubbock | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,050 – $21,100 | −16% |
| Attic insulation cost in Lubbock | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
Kitchen & bath in Lubbock
Across these 5 projects, Lubbock averages −13% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −10% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Lubbock | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Shower pan cost in Lubbock | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Lubbock | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Lubbock | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Lubbock | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Lubbock
Across these 5 projects, Lubbock averages −13% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −10% and sprinkler system lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Lubbock | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Retaining wall cost in Lubbock | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $11,800 | −13% |
| Sod installation cost in Lubbock | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,950 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Lubbock | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,400 – $8,550 | −15% |
| Inground pool cost in Lubbock | 450 sq ft | $30,900 – $96,700 | −14% |
Flooring & interior in Lubbock
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Lubbock, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Lubbock range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Lubbock | 500 sq ft | $4,650 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Lubbock | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Lubbock | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −10% |
Lubbock against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Lubbock comes out −14% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. El Paso is the lowest at −15% (250 miles) and Santa Fe the highest at −7% (270 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TXthis page | 91.3 | 93.8 | −14% | |
| Midland, TX | 95 miles | 95.8 | 93.8 | −8% |
| Odessa, TX | 115 miles | 93.9 | 93.8 | −10% |
| Amarillo, TX | 125 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Abilene, TX | 145 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% |
| El Paso, TX | 250 miles | 89.9 | 93.8 | −15% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 270 miles | 98.8 | 96.1 | −7% |