What home projects cost in Arizona
Construction workers in Arizona earn $1,526 a week on average, -2.1% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -0.9% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,700 less here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
Arizona pays more than 25 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Arizona | $65,000 – $97,400 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Arizona | $13,500 – $21,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Arizona | $28,600 – $42,800 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Arizona | $4,300 – $6,400 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Arizona | $25,600 – $41,800 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Arizona | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Arizona | $5,600 – $8,700 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Arizona | $131,900 – $224,700 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Arizona | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Arizona | $31,600 – $51,600 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Arizona | $2,750 – $4,350 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Arizona | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Arizona | $5,650 – $9,250 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Arizona | $6,250 – $10,200 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Arizona | $5,000 – $8,100 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Arizona | $4,350 – $7,050 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Arizona | $3,950 – $6,750 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Arizona | $33,000 – $56,200 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Arizona | $4,450 – $6,950 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Arizona | $7,200 – $11,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Arizona | $3,500 – $6,000 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Arizona | $2,800 – $4,650 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Arizona | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Arizona | $1,950 – $3,350 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Arizona | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Arizona | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Arizona | $9,300 – $14,500 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Arizona | $4,500 – $7,400 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Arizona | $5,300 – $9,400 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Arizona | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Arizona | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Arizona | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Arizona | $3,900 – $7,000 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Arizona | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Arizona | $5,600 – $10,400 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Arizona | $3,650 – $6,850 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Arizona figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Arizona.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Arizona averages $1,526 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.979. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.991.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Arizona is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Arizona costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Arizona?
- Construction wages in Arizona run -2.1% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -0.9% on the price of a job. Arizona pays more than 25 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Arizona adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -0.9%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,700 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Arizona, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Arizona?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,050 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $131,900 to $224,700. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Arizona?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.