What home projects cost in Oklahoma
Construction workers in Oklahoma earn $1,277 a week on average, -18.1% 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 -8.2% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $14,700 less here than the national figure.
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Oklahoma pays more than 2 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Oklahoma | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Oklahoma | $60,200 – $90,400 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Oklahoma | $12,600 – $19,600 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Oklahoma | $26,500 – $39,700 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Oklahoma | $3,950 – $5,950 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Oklahoma | $23,700 – $38,700 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Oklahoma | $4,700 – $7,700 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Oklahoma | $5,150 – $8,050 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Oklahoma | $122,300 – $208,300 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Oklahoma | $4,850 – $7,550 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Oklahoma | $29,300 – $47,900 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Oklahoma | $2,550 – $4,050 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Oklahoma | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Oklahoma | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Oklahoma | $5,250 – $8,550 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Oklahoma | $5,800 – $9,500 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Oklahoma | $4,600 – $7,500 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Oklahoma | $4,050 – $6,550 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Oklahoma | $3,650 – $6,250 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Oklahoma | $30,600 – $52,200 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Oklahoma | $4,150 – $6,450 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Oklahoma | $6,700 – $10,500 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Oklahoma | $3,250 – $5,550 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Oklahoma | $2,600 – $4,300 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Oklahoma | $1,400 – $2,300 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Oklahoma | $1,850 – $3,150 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Oklahoma | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Oklahoma | $1,800 – $2,900 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Oklahoma | $4,900 – $8,000 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Oklahoma | $8,600 – $13,400 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Oklahoma | $4,200 – $6,800 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Oklahoma | $4,900 – $8,700 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Oklahoma | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Oklahoma | $1,550 – $2,850 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Oklahoma | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Oklahoma | $3,650 – $6,450 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Oklahoma | $1,750 – $3,050 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Oklahoma | $5,200 – $9,700 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Oklahoma | $3,400 – $6,300 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Oklahoma averages $1,277 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.819. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.918.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Oklahoma?
- Construction wages in Oklahoma run -18.1% 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 -8.2% on the price of a job. Oklahoma pays more than 2 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Oklahoma adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -8.2%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $14,700 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Oklahoma, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Oklahoma?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $600 to $1,000 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $122,300 to $208,300. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Oklahoma?
- 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.