Most pole barn projects cost between $5,000 and $50,000 per job, with a typical price near $20,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical pole barn cost
$5,000 – $50,000
per job · typical $20,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Pole barn cost breakdown
- 20x20 basic shell$5,000 – $15,000typical $10,000
- 40x60 with concrete$30,000 – $60,000typical $45,000
- 30x40 with insulation$20,000 – $35,000typical $28,000
What Pole Barns costs
Costs cover materials and labor for a pole barn shell, including lumber, metal siding, roofing, and concrete foundation. Prices vary by size, height, insulation, and site prep. Finished interiors or electrical add extra.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pole barn cost?
A basic 20x20 shell starts around $5,000, while a 40x60 with concrete can run $30,000-$60,000. Most homeowners spend $20,000-$30,000.
What drives the cost?
Size, height, roof style, concrete slab, insulation, electrical, site prep, and local labor rates. Custom doors and finishes increase price.
How can I save?
Opt for a smaller size, choose a simple roof, do your own site prep, buy a kit, and get multiple contractor quotes.