What home projects cost in Tennessee
Construction workers in Tennessee earn $1,529 a week on average, -1.9% 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 -0.9% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $1,500 less here than the national figure.
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Tennessee pays more than 26 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Tennessee | $65,000 – $97,600 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Tennessee | $13,500 – $21,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Tennessee | $28,600 – $42,800 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Tennessee | $4,300 – $6,400 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Tennessee | $25,600 – $41,800 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Tennessee | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Tennessee | $5,600 – $8,700 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Tennessee | $132,100 – $224,900 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Tennessee | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Tennessee | $31,600 – $51,600 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Tennessee | $2,750 – $4,350 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Tennessee | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Tennessee | $5,650 – $9,250 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Tennessee | $6,250 – $10,200 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Tennessee | $5,000 – $8,100 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Tennessee | $4,350 – $7,050 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Tennessee | $3,950 – $6,750 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Tennessee | $33,100 – $56,300 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Tennessee | $4,450 – $6,950 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Tennessee | $7,200 – $11,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Tennessee | $3,500 – $6,000 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Tennessee | $2,800 – $4,650 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Tennessee | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Tennessee | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Tennessee | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Tennessee | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Tennessee | $9,300 – $14,500 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Tennessee | $4,500 – $7,400 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Tennessee | $5,300 – $9,400 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Tennessee | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Tennessee | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Tennessee | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Tennessee | $3,900 – $7,000 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Tennessee | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Tennessee | $5,650 – $10,500 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Tennessee | $3,650 – $6,850 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Tennessee averages $1,529 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.981. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.991.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Tennessee 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 Tennessee costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Tennessee?
- Construction wages in Tennessee run -1.9% 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 -0.9% on the price of a job. Tennessee pays more than 26 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Tennessee adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -0.9%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $1,500 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Tennessee, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Tennessee?
- 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 $132,100 to $224,900. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Tennessee?
- 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.