What home projects cost in Oregon
Construction workers in Oregon earn $1,584 a week on average, +1.6% 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 +0.7% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,300 more here than the national figure.
Idaho, lowest Alaska, highest
Oregon pays more than 37 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Oregon | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Oregon | $66,100 – $99,100 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Oregon | $13,700 – $21,500 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Oregon | $29,000 – $43,600 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Oregon | $4,350 – $6,550 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Oregon | $26,000 – $42,400 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Oregon | $5,150 – $8,450 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Oregon | $5,650 – $8,850 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Oregon | $134,200 – $228,400 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Oregon | $5,300 – $8,300 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Oregon | $32,100 – $52,500 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Oregon | $2,850 – $4,450 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Oregon | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Oregon | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Oregon | $5,750 – $9,350 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Oregon | $6,400 – $10,400 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Oregon | $5,050 – $8,250 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Oregon | $4,400 – $7,200 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Oregon | $4,050 – $6,850 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Oregon | $33,600 – $57,200 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Oregon | $4,500 – $7,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Oregon | $7,350 – $11,500 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Oregon | $3,600 – $6,100 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Oregon | $2,850 – $4,750 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Oregon | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Oregon | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Oregon | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Oregon | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Oregon | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Oregon | $9,450 – $14,800 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Oregon | $4,600 – $7,500 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Oregon | $5,350 – $9,550 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Oregon | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Oregon | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Oregon | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Oregon | $4,000 – $7,100 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Oregon | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Oregon | $5,700 – $10,600 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Oregon | $3,700 – $6,900 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Oregon 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 Oregon.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Oregon averages $1,584 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.016. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.007.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Oregon 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 Oregon costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Oregon?
- Construction wages in Oregon run +1.6% 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 +0.7% on the price of a job. Oregon pays more than 37 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Oregon adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +0.7%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,300 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Oregon, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Oregon?
- 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 $134,200 to $228,400. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Oregon?
- 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.