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 |
|---|---|---|
| 336 | Tampa | baseline |
| 335 | 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 current Craftsman 2026 cost data. 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.