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Updated Q1 2026

Tulsa Construction Cost Index

Real construction cost data for Tulsa, Oklahoma — cost per square foot by building type, historical trends, cost drivers, and a free quick estimator. Based on 100+ completed projects.

TL;DR

Tulsa construction costs in 2026 range from $25/sf (basic warehouse shells) to $450/sf (ambulatory surgery centers). The median commercial build-out costs $105–$135/sf. Medical construction runs $180–$350/sf. Year-over-year construction cost escalation is 4–6%, driven primarily by skilled labor shortages (+6.2% YoY) and material costs (+3.8% YoY). All data is sourced from UDGOK's portfolio of 100+ completed projects in the Tulsa metro.

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2026 Data

Construction Cost Per Square Foot — Tulsa, OK

All costs fully loaded: design, permitting, construction, and inspections

Building Type
Low $/SF
High $/SF
Avg $/SF
YoY
🏥
Medical Office
$180
$350
$265
+5.2%
🦷
Dental Office
$200
$400
$300
+4.8%
🏬
Retail Build-Out
$80
$180
$130
+3.9%
🍽️
Restaurant
$150
$350
$250
+6.1%
🏢
Office Build-Out
$60
$150
$105
+3.2%
🏭
Warehouse (PEMB)
$25
$50
$38
+2.8%
🔩
Industrial (Full)
$85
$200
$142
+4.5%
Convenience Store
$200
$350
$275
+5.5%
🏨
Hotel
$120
$250
$185
+4.1%
📦
Self-Storage
$35
$85
$60
+2.5%
👁️
Eye/Surgery Center
$250
$450
$350
+5.8%
🛍️
Shopping Center
$90
$180
$135
+3.7%

Data sourced from UDGOK's portfolio of 100+ completed projects in the Tulsa metro, Q1 2026. Costs vary by site conditions, complexity, and market timing.

Cost Breakdown

What Drives Construction Costs in Tulsa?

Understanding where your money goes

Labor
+6.2% YoY
Skilled trade shortage driving wage increases across all crafts. Electricians and plumbers most impacted.
Materials
+3.8% YoY
Steel prices stabilized after 2024 peaks. Concrete, copper, and electrical equipment still elevated.
Site Work
+4.1% YoY
Excavation, grading, utilities, parking lot. Varies dramatically by site conditions.
Permits & Fees
+2.0% YoY
City of Tulsa building permit, plan review, impact fees, inspections.
Design & Engineering
+3.5% YoY
Architectural, structural, MEP engineering, and specialty consultants.
Contingency
Industry standard 5–10% contingency for unforeseen conditions.
Trends

Tulsa Construction Costs — 7 Year History

Average $/SF by building type, 2020–2026

Year
Office $/SF
Medical $/SF
Industrial $/SF
Retail $/SF
2020
$95
$210
$30
$100
2021
$105
$230
$35
$110
2022
$120
$260
$42
$125
2023
$115
$255
$40
$120
2024
$110
$250
$38
$125
2025
$115
$260
$40
$130
2026
$120
$265
$42
$135

UDGOK is a leading construction company in Tulsa, Oklahoma — delivering commercial, medical, dental, industrial, and retail projects. View our complete guide to construction in Tulsa.

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