Construction material prices in the USA

Price index for estimating construction work in the USA, checked at the country's largest retailers. Every row says where it was checked and in what month, in USD (pre-tax, national average). Use it as a starting point: the real price varies by supplier, volume and region.

Every price carries the date it was checked. Not a live quote.

Material prices

Market ranges in USD, pre-tax, national average.

MaterialUnitLow price (USD)High price (USD)
Portland cement 94lb bagObraMaestra reference pricebag1422
Ready-mix concreteObraMaestra reference pricecy130200
2x4x8 stud (lumber)Checked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026ea35
2x6x8Checked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026ea58
OSB 7/16" 4x8 sheetChecked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026sheet1216
Plywood 3/4" 4x8Checked at: Lowe's · Jul 2026sheet6990
Drywall 1/2" 4x8Checked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026sheet1218
Drywall 5/8" 4x8 (fire-rated)ObraMaestra reference pricesheet1625
Mason sand 50lb bagChecked at: Menards · Jul 2026bag67
Floor tile 12x12"Checked at: Lowe's · Jul 2026sqft0.571.69
Porcelain tile 24x24"Checked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026sqft2.009.00
Thinset mortar 50lb bagChecked at: Menards · Jul 2026bag1220
Thinset mortar, large-format 50lb bagChecked at: Menards · Jul 2026bag2550
Joint compound (4.5gal pail)Checked at: Menards · Jul 2026ea2227
Interior door (hollow core, pre-hung)Checked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026ea135200
Vinyl window 3x4ObraMaestra reference priceea180400
PVC pipe 4" sch40 10ftChecked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026ea2845
PVC pipe 2" sch40 10ftChecked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026ea1116
12/2 Romex NM-B wire (250ft roll)Checked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026roll165230
Interior latex paint 1galChecked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026gal2363
Roofing shingles (per square)ObraMaestra reference pricesq100200
#4 rebar 20ftChecked at: Home Depot, Lowe's · Jul 2026ea1116

Labor rates

Rate per hour, in USD, pre-tax.

TradeJunior (USD)Senior (USD)
Carpenter / FramerObraMaestra reference price2855
Concrete / MasonObraMaestra reference price2850
PlumberChecked at: BLS OEWS mayo 2025, Davis-Bacon wage determinations · May 20262555
ElectricianChecked at: BLS OEWS mayo 2025, Davis-Bacon wage determinations · May 20262850
PainterObraMaestra reference price2550
HVAC technicianChecked at: BLS OEWS mayo 2025, Davis-Bacon wage determinations · May 20262058
General laborerObraMaestra reference price1832
Tile setterObraMaestra reference price3060

How this index is built

Prices are checked at the largest retailers in the USA, and every row shows which ones were checked and in what month. When a citation names several stores, it is because the range comes from all of them: the low price and the high price are almost never from the same store. Rows not yet checked are labeled as an ObraMaestra reference price, aggregated from its construction knowledge; they are being checked country by country. Everything is shown as a range (low to high) because the real value depends on supplier, quantity, quality and region. In metro areas values trend to the high end. For an estimate tailored to your project, ObraMaestra computes quantities and prices with AI from your job description.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does portland cement 94lb bag cost in the USA?
A portland cement 94lb bag (bag) runs between 14 and 22 USD (pre-tax) in 2026. The price varies by supplier, volume and region.
How much does a carpenter / framer charge per hour in the USA?
A carpenter / framer charges between 28 and 55 USD per hour (Junior to Senior). It depends on experience, complexity and region.
Do these prices include tax?
No. Ranges are shown pre-tax so you can build a net estimate and apply tax as needed.
Where do these prices come from?
From the largest retailers in the USA. Every row shows, next to the price, which stores were checked and in what month. When the citation names several, it is because the range comes from all of them: the low and the high are almost never from the same store. Rows not yet checked are labeled as an ObraMaestra reference price, so you can tell which ones they are.
How often are they updated?
Every row carries the month it was checked, right next to the price, so the age of the data is visible. The index is checked country by country and reviewed periodically. It does not replace a live supplier quote; it helps you estimate and compare.
How do I use these prices for my estimate?
Use them as a manual reference, or describe your job in ObraMaestra: the AI computes USA quantities and prices and builds the estimate to send to the client.

ObraMaestra price index, checked in store. Verify with your supplier before quoting.

Construction material prices in the USA 2026 | ObraMaestra