What home projects cost in Maryland
Construction workers in Maryland earn $1,581 a week on average, +1.4% 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 +0.6% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,100 more here than the national figure.
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Maryland pays more than 36 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Maryland | $66,000 – $99,000 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Maryland | $13,700 – $21,500 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Maryland | $29,000 – $43,400 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Maryland | $4,350 – $6,550 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Maryland | $26,000 – $42,400 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Maryland | $5,150 – $8,450 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Maryland | $5,650 – $8,850 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Maryland | $134,000 – $228,200 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Maryland | $5,300 – $8,300 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Maryland | $32,100 – $52,500 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Maryland | $2,800 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Maryland | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Maryland | $5,750 – $9,350 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Maryland | $6,400 – $10,400 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Maryland | $5,050 – $8,250 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Maryland | $4,400 – $7,200 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Maryland | $4,050 – $6,850 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Maryland | $33,500 – $57,100 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Maryland | $4,500 – $7,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Maryland | $7,350 – $11,500 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Maryland | $3,600 – $6,100 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Maryland | $2,800 – $4,700 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Maryland | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Maryland | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Maryland | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Maryland | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Maryland | $9,450 – $14,800 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Maryland | $4,600 – $7,500 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Maryland | $5,350 – $9,550 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Maryland | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Maryland | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Maryland | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Maryland | $4,000 – $7,100 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Maryland | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Maryland | $5,700 – $10,600 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Maryland | $3,700 – $6,900 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Maryland 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 Maryland.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Maryland averages $1,581 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.014. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.006.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Maryland 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 Maryland costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Maryland?
- Construction wages in Maryland run +1.4% 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 +0.6% on the price of a job. Maryland pays more than 36 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Maryland adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +0.6%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,100 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Maryland, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Maryland?
- 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 $134,000 to $228,200. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Maryland?
- 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.