What home projects cost in Missouri
Construction workers in Missouri earn $1,512 a week on average, -3.0% 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 -1.3% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $2,400 less here than the national figure.
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Missouri pays more than 22 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Missouri | $64,700 – $97,100 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Missouri | $13,500 – $21,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Missouri | $28,400 – $42,600 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Missouri | $4,300 – $6,400 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Missouri | $25,500 – $41,500 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Missouri | $5,050 – $8,250 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Missouri | $5,550 – $8,650 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Missouri | $131,400 – $223,800 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Missouri | $5,200 – $8,100 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Missouri | $31,500 – $51,300 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Missouri | $2,750 – $4,350 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Missouri | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Missouri | $5,600 – $9,200 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Missouri | $6,250 – $10,200 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Missouri | $4,950 – $8,050 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Missouri | $4,350 – $7,050 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Missouri | $3,950 – $6,750 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Missouri | $32,900 – $55,900 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Missouri | $4,450 – $6,950 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Missouri | $7,200 – $11,200 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Missouri | $3,500 – $6,000 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Missouri | $2,800 – $4,650 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Missouri | $1,450 – $2,450 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Missouri | $1,950 – $3,350 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Missouri | $1,900 – $3,100 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Missouri | $5,250 – $8,550 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Missouri | $9,200 – $14,400 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Missouri | $4,500 – $7,300 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Missouri | $5,250 – $9,350 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Missouri | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Missouri | $1,650 – $3,050 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Missouri | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Missouri | $3,900 – $7,000 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Missouri | $1,850 – $3,250 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Missouri | $5,600 – $10,400 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Missouri | $3,650 – $6,750 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Missouri 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 Missouri.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Missouri averages $1,512 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.970. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.987.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Missouri 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 Missouri costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Missouri?
- Construction wages in Missouri run -3.0% 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 -1.3% on the price of a job. Missouri pays more than 22 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Missouri adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -1.3%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $2,400 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Missouri, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Missouri?
- 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 $131,400 to $223,800. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Missouri?
- 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.