Composite deck cost in Pueblo, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $11,400 – $22,800
- Per sq ft
- $38 – $75.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
Pueblo homeowners pay roughly $11,400 to $22,800 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $38 to $75.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Pueblo is 5% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $27.00 an hour in the Pueblo area, 7% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Pueblo, CO, standard level
$14,800 to $19,400
About $49 to $64.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $8,750 | $11,400 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $14,800 | $19,400 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Pueblo, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,900 | $9,200 | 40% |
| Labor | $6,750 | $10,100 | $13,500 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $11,400 | $17,100 | $22,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Pueblo number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Pueblo wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pueblo metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,900, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.8) and land at $45 to $140.
Extras that change the Pueblo total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Pueblo by the average of the local wage index (0.93) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.95. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,700 – $5,100 |
Is Pueblo cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $17,100 to $18,900 across Pueblo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, COthis page | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO50 miles | $11,500 – $23,100 | $17,300 | +1% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +10% |
| Boulder, CO140 miles | $11,800 – $23,700 | $17,700 | +4% |
| Greeley, CO165 miles | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO180 miles | $11,700 – $23,400 | $17,500 | +2% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +7% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Pueblo comes in at #158 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Pueblo is 7% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +10% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $11,500 – $23,100 | $17,300 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $11,800 – $23,700 | $17,700 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $11,700 – $23,400 | $17,500 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Pueblo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pueblo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $10,400 – $20,700 | $15,600 | −9% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +2% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $13,400 – $26,900 | $20,200 | +18% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | −6% |
Pueblo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pueblo wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$11,400 to $16,000
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$14,800 to $19,400
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$18,200 to $22,800
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,600 – $6,450 | $5,950 – $7,800 | $7,350 – $9,200 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,500 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $9,350 | $8,800 – $11,000 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,100 – $17,000 | $15,800 – $20,700 | $19,500 – $24,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $15,200 – $21,300 | $19,700 – $25,800 | $24,300 – $30,400 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Pueblo is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.98 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 29.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.89 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.58 and $27.69 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 85.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.98 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,200. At the 25th percentile ($22.69) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 6.9% or 7.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,780 jobs in the Pueblo area. That makes it the 281st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.69 | $27.00 | $30.98 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $19.58 | $21.89 | $27.69 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Why two Pueblo quotes can differ
Board grade
Composite materials run $16-$32 per sq ft and the installed price is $40-$80 per sq ft, including the substructure (HomeGuide).
Labor
Labor for composite is $24-$48 per sq ft, higher than wood because the boards need extra parts and more careful assembly.
Drainage
Ground-level decks over poorly draining yards may need $1,000-$4,000 of drainage work first.
Related projects, priced for Pueblo
Because every project leans on different trades, Pueblo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −2% and gutters −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
When to schedule composite deck in Pueblo
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Pueblo Mem Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Pueblo (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Pueblo gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 28 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, July and August (2.1 inches in August). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 72 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 15 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 19 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 35 | 1.6 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 46 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 55 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 61 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 59 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 36 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 24 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 16 | 0.3 | Workable |
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Composite deck in Pueblo: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Pueblo?
For 300 sq ft, expect $11,400 to $22,800 in the Pueblo area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,800 to $19,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Pueblo?
About $38 to $75.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Pueblo or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $17,300, which is 1% more than Pueblo ($17,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pueblo?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $10,100 out of $17,100. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Pueblo?
$12,100 to $24,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Pueblo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $140 for fees in the Pueblo area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pueblo expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Colorado?
Pueblo is 7% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($18,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Pueblo?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Pueblo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $30.98.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Pueblo?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,400 to $16,000 and premium work $18,200 to $22,800. Basic means: entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape. Premium means: premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners.
+When is the best time to build a composite deck in Pueblo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and December are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a deck railing" add in Pueblo?
$1,700 to $5,100 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Pueblo
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Composite Decking Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020