Composite deck cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $9,400 – $18,900
- Per sq ft
- $31 – $62.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −22%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #299
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Albany, plan on $9,400 to $18,900 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $31 to $62.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 22% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, 37% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Albany, GA, standard level
$12,200 to $16,000
About $40.50 to $53 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $6,150 | $8,050 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $12,200 | $16,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 49% |
| Labor | $4,750 | $7,100 | $9,500 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $9,400 | $14,100 | $18,900 | 100% |
Why Albany prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $18.46 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albany is 0.66 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albany metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,950, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.7) and land at $45 to $130.
How Albany compares
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 $14,100 to $15,500 across Albany and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $9,400 – $18,900 | $14,100 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | +10% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $10,100 – $20,100 | $15,100 | +7% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $9,700 – $19,500 | $14,600 | +3% |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $9,850 – $19,700 | $14,800 | +5% |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | +9% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +13% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +28% |
Across 300 US metros, Albany comes in at #299 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Albany is 12% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $11,000 – $22,000 | $16,500 | +17% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,200 | +22% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $10,100 – $20,200 | $15,200 | +7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $10,100 – $20,100 | $15,100 | +7% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | +9% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $10,100 – $20,200 | $15,100 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Albany's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $11,700 – $23,500 | $17,600 | +25% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,300 | +15% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $11,700 – $23,500 | $17,600 | +25% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +13% |
Planning more than one job in Albany?
Because every project leans on different trades, Albany's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −13% and concrete patio −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,250 – $12,600 | −17% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,200 | −18% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
Climate in Albany: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Albany (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albany gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 62 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 63 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
Albany: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albany 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
$9,400 to $13,200
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$12,200 to $16,000
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$15,100 to $18,900
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,800 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,500 | $6,100 – $7,650 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,550 – $6,350 | $5,900 – $7,750 | $7,300 – $9,150 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $10,000 – $14,100 | $13,100 – $17,100 | $16,100 – $20,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $12,500 – $17,600 | $16,300 – $21,300 | $20,100 – $25,100 |
Optional extras in Albany
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Albany by the average of the local wage index (0.66) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.81. 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) | $1,450 – $4,400 |
Why two Albany 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.
Albany labor market for composite deck
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 Albany is 0.66 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $18.46 an hour, which is 37% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.38 and $23.55 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 13.7 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 $17.25 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.62 and $18.96 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 68.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,500. At the 25th percentile ($17.38) it shrinks by about $320. The total moves by 10.7% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 58,390 jobs in the Albany area. That makes it the 293rd 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% | $17.38 | $18.46 | $23.55 | $29.12 | 0.63 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $14.62 | $17.25 | $18.96 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.66 | |||||
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Composite deck in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Albany?
For 300 sq ft, expect $9,400 to $18,900 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,200 to $16,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Albany?
About $31 to $62.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,500, which is 10% more than Albany ($14,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $7,100 out of $14,100. Materials are 49% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Albany?
$10,000 to $20,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $130 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 12% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($16,000 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.38 to $23.55.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Albany?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $9,400 to $13,200 and premium work $15,100 to $18,900. 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 Albany?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May and October 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 Albany?
$1,450 to $4,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Albany
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