Home project costs in Tyler, TX
Every project we cover, priced for the Tyler metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Tyler sits 208th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.2 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.8 (256th). The metro has about 115,220 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 (−6%), sod installation (−8%) and kitchen remodel (−10%) sit highest, and home addition (−18%), composite deck (−18%) and laminate flooring (−18%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Tyler, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 39°F, a July average high of 93°F and 48 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through May and September through November; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Tyler
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.50 | $18.13 | $21.54 | $22.66 | 0.80 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.81 | $21.26 | $22.57 | $29.12 | 0.73 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $20.15 | $22.44 | $26.77 | $28.78 | 0.78 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $19.77 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $30.67 | 0.77 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.64 | $22.04 | $24.90 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $18.90 | $24.16 | $31.15 | $30.38 | 0.80 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.89 | $21.97 | $23.52 | $26.65 | 0.82 |
Concrete & paving in Tyler
The 7 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Tyler, from −16% (concrete driveway) to −11% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Tyler | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Tyler | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Tyler | 600 sq ft | $2,650 – $6,350 | −14% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Tyler | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,800 | −14% |
| Paver patio cost in Tyler | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Tyler | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Tyler | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
Decks & outdoor in Tyler
The 2 jobs here average −16% versus the US in Tyler, from −18% (composite deck) to −15% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Tyler | 300 sq ft | $6,450 – $12,900 | −15% |
| Composite deck cost in Tyler | 300 sq ft | $9,900 – $19,900 | −18% |
Building & additions in Tyler
Across these 2 projects, Tyler averages −16% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −15% and home addition lowest at −18%.
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Tyler | 576 sq ft | $24,700 – $49,700 | −15% |
| Home addition cost in Tyler | 300 sq ft | $31,100 – $63,000 | −18% |
Doors & windows in Tyler
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Tyler, from −15% (patio door) to −11% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Tyler | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
| Storm door cost in Tyler | 1 door | $300 – $830 | −13% |
| Front door cost in Tyler | 1 door | $410 – $2,250 | −11% |
| Window replacement cost in Tyler | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Patio door cost in Tyler | 1 door | $530 – $5,050 | −15% |
Fencing in Tyler
The 4 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Tyler, from −16% (chain-link fence) to −10% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Tyler | 150 linear ft | $2,600 – $6,650 | −14% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Tyler | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Tyler | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,100 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Tyler | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $10,100 | −12% |
Roofing & exterior in Tyler
The 5 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Tyler, from −15% (vinyl siding) to −6% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Tyler | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Tyler | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,500 | −13% |
| Gutters cost in Tyler | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Tyler | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,100 – $21,400 | −15% |
| Attic insulation cost in Tyler | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Tyler
Across these 5 projects, Tyler averages −13% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −10% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Tyler | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,600 | −16% |
| Shower pan cost in Tyler | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Tyler | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Tyler | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,900 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Tyler | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Tyler
Across these 5 projects, Tyler averages −12% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −8% and sprinkler system lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Tyler | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall cost in Tyler | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,100 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Tyler | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Tyler | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,450 – $8,600 | −14% |
| Inground pool cost in Tyler | 450 sq ft | $31,500 – $98,400 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Tyler
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Tyler, from −18% (laminate flooring) to −10% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Tyler range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Tyler | 500 sq ft | $4,650 – $10,700 | −14% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Tyler | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,800 | −18% |
| Tile flooring cost in Tyler | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,100 | −10% |
Tyler against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Tyler comes out −13% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Texarkana is the lowest at −14% (100 miles) and Dallas the highest at −4% (105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TXthis page | 92.2 | 93.8 | −13% | |
| Longview, TX | 35 miles | 89.5 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Shreveport, LA | 90 miles | 84.8 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Texarkana, TX | 100 miles | 84.0 | 93.7 | −14% |
| Dallas, TX | 105 miles | 103.1 | 102.8 | −4% |
| Waco, TX | 130 miles | 92.5 | 93.8 | −12% |
| College Station, TX | 135 miles | 91.0 | 93.8 | −13% |