Tampa Bay Construction Cost Index
What component-level construction work costs in Tampa Bay right now, by trade cluster: aggregated bare-cost ranges from the same current cost data our estimating engine prices jobs from, refreshed quarterly. Cite it, link it, argue with it. It carries its date.
Bare-cost ranges, July 2026
| Trade cluster | Unit | Book | Low (p25) | Median | High (p75) | Rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab work | per SF | new construction | $1.15 | $2.04 | $5.53 | 75 |
| Wall, floor, and roof framing | per SF | new construction | $1.07 | $1.43 | $1.72 | 14 |
| Insulation | per SF | new construction | $0.44 | $1.62 | $4.53 | 12 |
| Drywall and gypsum work | per SF | renovation | $0.85 | $3.49 | $4.44 | 22 |
| Interior wall and ceiling painting | per SF | renovation | $4.20 | $5.03 | $5.78 | 10 |
| Ceramic tile work | per SF | renovation | $0.65 | $1.56 | $4.10 | 43 |
| Bathroom fixture work items | per fixture task | renovation | $29.20 | $56.05 | $82.78 | 56 |
| Outlets, switches, and devices | per device | renovation | $31.70 | $62.50 | $111 | 35 |
| Floor covering work | per SF | renovation | $0.44 | $0.88 | $2.88 | 30 |
| Shingle roofing (tear-off and replace tasks) | per square (100 SF) | renovation | $325 | $436 | $556 | 69 |
Figures are percentile aggregates (25th, median, 75th) over component-level material and labor cost rows in the current Craftsman 2026 cost data, computed July 2026 and refreshed quarterly. They are bare costs: material plus labor for individual work items, before contractor overhead and profit, and before job-specific conditions. They are not installed project totals and not bids. A typical Tampa Bay bid adds 25% or more on top of bare cost. Local figures apply the same ZIP3 area modifiers the estimating engine uses.
The ZIP-level modifiers that localize the index
| ZIP3 | Area | vs national baseline |
|---|---|---|
| 335 | Tampa | baseline |
| 336 | Tampa | baseline |
| 337 | St Petersburg / Clearwater | -5% |
| 338 | Lakeland | -7% |
| 342 | Bradenton | -5% |
The spread matters: the same scope priced in Lakeland lands about 7% below the identical scope in Tampa proper. Estimates that ignore intra-metro geography start wrong before the first line is priced.
About the index
- What is the Tampa Bay Construction Cost Index?
- A quarterly, first-party snapshot of component-level bare construction costs for the Tampa Bay area, aggregated from the current Craftsman 2026 cost data our estimating engine prices from. It tracks cost levels by trade cluster and the ZIP-level modifiers that localize them.
- Are these numbers what a contractor will bid?
- No. They are bare costs: material plus labor for component-level work items, before contractor overhead and profit. A typical Tampa Bay bid adds 25% or more on top of bare cost.
- How often does the index refresh?
- Quarterly, with the as-of date printed on the page. Figures are aggregates (25th percentile, median, 75th percentile) over the underlying cost rows, never the raw licensed data itself.