OK · MSA 36420
Oklahoma City construction cost per square foot
By Severance Calculator Editorial · Updated
Regional baseline
The Oklahoma City MSA sits in the West South Central Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $138). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $214,700 median home value across the MSA — among the lower medians in the top 50 MSAs.
Why the Oklahoma City metro modifier matters
BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the Oklahoma City MSA averaged $67,641 in 2024, a modifier of 0.835 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — the lowest modifier among the top 50 MSAs. Tornado-region wind-mitigation scope partially offsets the labor-wage discount.
Local labor market
Oklahoma is a right-to-work state with low union density in residential construction. Roofing crew availability is the binding constraint after major hail or tornado events; out-of-state CAT labor is a regular feature.
Post-disaster reconstruction premium
OKC sits in the heart of tornado alley. The May 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore F5 (record 318 mph wind) and the May 2013 Moore EF-5 are the documented reference events. Hail is also a major recurring peril; Oklahoma wind/hail deductibles are commonly applied separately at 1-2% of Coverage A.
FAQ — Oklahoma City construction cost
- What does it cost per square foot to rebuild a home in Oklahoma City?
- The Oklahoma City MSA sits in the West South Central Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $138). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $214,700 median home value across the MSA — among the lower medians in the top 50 MSAs.
- Why is Oklahoma City more or less expensive than the regional median?
- BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the Oklahoma City MSA averaged $67,641 in 2024, a modifier of 0.835 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — the lowest modifier among the top 50 MSAs. Tornado-region wind-mitigation scope partially offsets the labor-wage discount.
- What does the Oklahoma City labor market look like for residential construction?
- Oklahoma is a right-to-work state with low union density in residential construction. Roofing crew availability is the binding constraint after major hail or tornado events; out-of-state CAT labor is a regular feature.
- How do post-disaster events change rebuild cost in Oklahoma City?
- OKC sits in the heart of tornado alley. The May 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore F5 (record 318 mph wind) and the May 2013 Moore EF-5 are the documented reference events. Hail is also a major recurring peril; Oklahoma wind/hail deductibles are commonly applied separately at 1-2% of Coverage A.