Local cost guide

Construction costs in Tampa, FL

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FLbenchmark, not a quote

Local construction labor: $23.82/hr median wage — 0.83× the U.S. median ($28.63/hr).

Below, 22 common trades with their installed cost basis in Tampa (material + labor, labor scaled by the local BLS OEWS 2025 wage) and the typical retail range once a contractor adds overhead & profit. Material holds near the national average across the contiguous U.S., so the wage is what moves these numbers.

Installed cost by trade in Tampa

Trade	Cost basis	Typical price	vs U.S.
Wall framing cost per square foot	$3.65 per sq ft	$4.20–$4.56	-14%
Floor framing cost per square foot	$4.19 per sq ft	$4.82–$5.24	-11%
Roof framing (truss) cost per square foot	$5.99 per sq ft	$6.89–$7.49	-9%
Concrete slab cost per square foot	$4.69 per sq ft	$5.39–$5.86	-10%
Continuous footing cost per linear foot	$15.52 per linear foot	$17.85–$19.40	-9%
Asphalt shingle roofing cost per square foot	$3.33 per sq ft	$3.83–$4.16	-11%
Fiber-cement siding cost per square foot	$5.83 per sq ft	$6.70–$7.29	-10%
Vinyl window cost (installed)	$430 each, installed	$494–$538	-7%
Exterior door cost (installed)	$570 each, installed	$656–$713	-8%
Aluminum gutter cost per linear foot	$8.66 per linear foot	$9.96–$10.83	-9%
Wall insulation (R-13 batt) cost per square foot	$1.27 per sq ft	$1.46–$1.59	-9%
Attic insulation (R-38 blown) cost per square foot	$1.54 per sq ft	$1.77–$1.93	-7%
Drywall cost per square foot	$2.27 per sq ft	$2.61–$2.84	-13%
Interior painting cost per square foot	$1.05 per sq ft	$1.21–$1.31	-15%
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring cost per square foot	$4.61 per sq ft	$5.30–$5.76	-7%
Ceramic/porcelain tile flooring cost per square foot	$8.84 per sq ft	$10.17–$11.05	-10%
Brick veneer cost per square foot	$12.59 per sq ft	$14.48–$15.74	-11%
Stone veneer cost per square foot	$20.43 per sq ft	$23.49–$25.54	-10%
Concrete paver patio cost per square foot	$8.82 per sq ft	$10.14–$11.03	-10%
Sod installation cost per square foot	$0.76 per sq ft	$0.87–$0.95	-7%
House wrap cost per square foot	$0.60 per sq ft	$0.69–$0.75	-12%
Concrete driveway and walkway cost per square foot	$6.10 per sq ft	$7.01–$7.63	-9%

Common questions

Is construction more expensive in Tampa, FL?

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL has a median construction wage of $23.82/hr (BLS OEWS 2025), a 0.83× factor against the U.S. median of $28.63/hr. Labor is the part of an installed cost that moves with location, so local costs run below the national average — by how much depends on each trade's labor share.

Which trade's cost changes most in Tampa?

Of the 22 trades here, vinyl window cost (installed) moves the most: $430 each, installed cost basis locally vs $460 nationally (-7%), because labor is the largest part of its cost.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each figure is the national cost basis from Ask Donnie's deterministic estimator with its labor scaled by this metro's BLS wage factor; the price range adds typical contractor overhead & profit. They are budgeting benchmarks, not quotes.

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Cost-basis figures (material + labor) are built by the deterministic estimator from national-average material pricing (2026-06) and U.S. BLS OEWS 2025 construction wages (SOC 47-0000); regional figures scale labor by each state's or metro's BLS wage factor. A retail price adds typical contractor overhead & profit (15–25%). Benchmarks for budgeting — not a binding quote. Confirm with local contractor quotes before you commit. BLS series OEUM004530000000047000008.