Home project costs in Midland, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Midland metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Midland area is 95.8 against 100 for the US, which puts Midland 136th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.8. BLS counts roughly 122,180 jobs here.
In Midland, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are kitchen cabinets (−3%), storm door (−4%) and composite deck (−4%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−13%), metal roof (−12%) and concrete driveway (−11%). 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 (Midland Odessa, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 33°F, a July average high of 96°F and 14 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through May and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Midland
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.56 | $18.99 | $22.28 | $22.66 | 0.84 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.60 | $29.24 | $34.63 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.91 | $27.84 | $30.10 | $28.78 | 0.97 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.45 | $29.18 | $38.46 | $30.67 | 0.95 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.21 | $22.77 | $28.06 | $27.41 | 0.83 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.88 | $28.62 | $35.20 | $30.38 | 0.94 |
| 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 Midland
Across these 7 projects, Midland averages −9% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at −8% and concrete driveway lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Midland | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Midland | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Midland | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,800 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Midland | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Midland | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Midland | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Midland | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Midland
Across these 2 projects, Midland averages −5% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −4% and wood deck lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Midland | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Midland | 300 sq ft | $11,500 – $23,100 | −4% |
Building & additions in Midland
The 2 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Midland, from −7% (detached garage) to −6% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Midland | 576 sq ft | $26,900 – $54,000 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Midland | 300 sq ft | $35,700 – $72,300 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Midland
Across these 5 projects, Midland averages −5% against national midpoints. Storm door is highest at −4% and window replacement lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Midland | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Midland | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door cost in Midland | 1 door | $490 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement cost in Midland | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Midland | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Fencing in Midland
Across these 4 projects, Midland averages −7% against national midpoints. Wood fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Midland | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Midland | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,550 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Midland | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Midland | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Midland
Across these 5 projects, Midland averages −9% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and roof replacement lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Midland | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Midland | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,750 – $28,900 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Midland | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Midland | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Midland | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Midland
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Midland, from −9% (kitchen backsplash) to −3% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Midland | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan cost in Midland | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Midland | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Midland | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Midland | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Landscaping & drainage in Midland
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Midland, from −8% (French drain) to −6% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Midland | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Midland | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,400 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Midland | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Midland | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,250 | −8% |
| Inground pool cost in Midland | 450 sq ft | $33,200 – $103,500 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Midland
Across these 3 projects, Midland averages −9% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −6% and laminate flooring lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Midland range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Midland | 500 sq ft | $5,150 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Midland | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Midland | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Midland against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Midland prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. El Paso is the lowest at −15% (210 miles) and Odessa the highest at −10% (35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TXthis page | 95.8 | 93.8 | −8% | |
| Odessa, TX | 35 miles | 93.9 | 93.8 | −10% |
| Lubbock, TX | 95 miles | 91.3 | 93.8 | −14% |
| Abilene, TX | 135 miles | 90.4 | 93.8 | −13% |
| El Paso, TX | 210 miles | 89.9 | 93.8 | −15% |
| Amarillo, TX | 220 miles | 91.8 | 93.8 | −12% |
| Killeen, TX | 255 miles | 91.1 | 93.8 | −12% |