What home projects cost in Ohio
Construction workers in Ohio earn $1,532 a week on average, -1.7% 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 -0.8% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,400 less here than the national figure.
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Ohio pays more than 27 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Ohio | $65,100 – $97,700 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Ohio | $13,600 – $21,200 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Ohio | $28,600 – $42,800 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Ohio | $4,300 – $6,400 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Ohio | $25,600 – $41,800 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Ohio | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Ohio | $5,600 – $8,700 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Ohio | $132,200 – $225,000 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Ohio | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Ohio | $31,700 – $51,700 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Ohio | $2,750 – $4,350 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Ohio | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Ohio | $5,650 – $9,250 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Ohio | $6,250 – $10,200 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Ohio | $5,000 – $8,100 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Ohio | $4,350 – $7,050 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Ohio | $3,950 – $6,750 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Ohio | $33,100 – $56,300 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Ohio | $4,450 – $6,950 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Ohio | $7,250 – $11,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Ohio | $3,500 – $6,000 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Ohio | $2,800 – $4,650 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Ohio | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Ohio | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Ohio | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Ohio | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Ohio | $9,300 – $14,500 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Ohio | $4,500 – $7,400 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Ohio | $5,300 – $9,400 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Ohio | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Ohio | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Ohio | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Ohio | $3,900 – $7,000 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Ohio | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Ohio | $5,650 – $10,500 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Ohio | $3,650 – $6,850 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Ohio 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 Ohio.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Ohio averages $1,532 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.983. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.992.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Ohio 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 Ohio costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Ohio?
- Construction wages in Ohio run -1.7% 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 -0.8% on the price of a job. Ohio pays more than 27 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Ohio adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -0.8%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,400 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Ohio, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Ohio?
- 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 $132,200 to $225,000. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Ohio?
- 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.