Home project costs in Olympia, WA
Every project we cover, priced for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area is 103.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Olympia 35th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 105.0. BLS counts roughly 130,300 jobs here.
In Olympia, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are asphalt driveway (+25%), French drain (+24%) and gravel driveway (+24%); the lowest are laminate flooring (+3%), hardwood flooring (+4%) and roof replacement (+5%). 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 (Olympia Ap, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 33°F, a July average high of 78°F and 51 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Olympia
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $21.90 | $25.52 | $33.85 | $22.66 | 1.13 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $28.58 | $30.41 | $36.82 | $29.12 | 1.04 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $33.47 | $49.55 | $54.71 | $28.78 | 1.72 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $28.18 | $38.48 | $48.74 | $30.67 | 1.25 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.97 | $36.47 | $45.34 | $27.41 | 1.33 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $31.45 | $46.44 | $58.14 | $30.38 | 1.53 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.13 | $27.84 | $36.74 | $26.65 | 1.04 |
Concrete & paving in Olympia
Across these 7 projects, Olympia averages +19% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +25% and paver patio lowest at +14%.
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Olympia | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,900 | +15% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Olympia | 600 sq ft | $4,350 – $11,200 | +21% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Olympia | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,350 | +25% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Olympia | 1,000 sq ft | $3,100 – $12,600 | +24% |
| Paver patio cost in Olympia | 300 sq ft | $3,400 – $6,200 | +14% |
| Concrete patio cost in Olympia | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,700 | +17% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Olympia | 400 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,400 | +17% |
Decks & outdoor in Olympia
Across these 2 projects, Olympia averages +6% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +6% and wood deck lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Olympia | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $16,000 | +5% |
| Composite deck cost in Olympia | 300 sq ft | $12,700 – $25,500 | +6% |
Building & additions in Olympia
The 2 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Olympia, from +10% (detached garage) to +12% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Olympia | 576 sq ft | $31,900 – $63,900 | +10% |
| Home addition cost in Olympia | 300 sq ft | $42,800 – $86,500 | +12% |
Doors & windows in Olympia
Across these 5 projects, Olympia averages +9% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +14% and front door lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Olympia | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
| Storm door cost in Olympia | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door cost in Olympia | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Window replacement cost in Olympia | 10 windows | $5,200 – $16,800 | +13% |
| Patio door cost in Olympia | 1 door | $670 – $6,850 | +14% |
Fencing in Olympia
Across these 4 projects, Olympia averages +7% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at +10% and vinyl fence lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Olympia | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | +6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Olympia | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,700 | +6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Olympia | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,650 | +8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Olympia | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
Roofing & exterior in Olympia
Across these 5 projects, Olympia averages +12% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +20% and roof replacement lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Olympia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,200 | +5% |
| Metal roof cost in Olympia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,000 | +12% |
| Gutters cost in Olympia | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,750 | +15% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Olympia | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,400 | +9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Olympia | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,750 | +20% |
Kitchen & bath in Olympia
The 5 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Olympia, from +8% (kitchen cabinets) to +20% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Olympia | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan cost in Olympia | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,300 | +20% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Olympia | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Olympia | 45 sq ft | $5,500 – $27,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Olympia | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Landscaping & drainage in Olympia
The 5 jobs here average +18% versus the US in Olympia, from +9% (sod installation) to +24% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Olympia | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +24% |
| Retaining wall cost in Olympia | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,650 – $15,700 | +19% |
| Sod installation cost in Olympia | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,600 | +9% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Olympia | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,700 – $11,800 | +18% |
| Inground pool cost in Olympia | 450 sq ft | $43,800 – $136,500 | +21% |
Flooring & interior in Olympia
Across these 3 projects, Olympia averages +8% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +17% and laminate flooring lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Olympia range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Olympia | 500 sq ft | $5,750 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Olympia | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,250 | +3% |
| Tile flooring cost in Olympia | 200 sq ft | $3,150 – $11,400 | +17% |
Olympia against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Olympia prices +13% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Salem is the lowest at +8% (140 miles) and Seattle the highest at +18% (60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | 103.7 | 105.0 | +13% | |
| Bremerton, WA | 50 miles | 105.6 | 105.0 | +13% |
| Seattle, WA | 60 miles | 111.1 | 104.0 | +18% |
| Portland, OR | 95 miles | 105.4 | 105.2 | +13% |
| Yakima, WA | 105 miles | 95.5 | 105.0 | +9% |
| Bellingham, WA | 140 miles | 103.3 | 105.0 | +16% |
| Salem, OR | 140 miles | 103.6 | 105.3 | +8% |