Composite deck cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $13,600 – $27,300
- Per sq ft
- $45.50 – $90.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #31
- 1 = most expensive
Peoria homeowners pay roughly $13,600 to $27,300 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $45.50 to $90.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Peoria is 13% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.19 an hour in the Peoria area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Peoria, IL, standard level
$17,700 to $23,200
About $59 to $77 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 67% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $11,800 | $15,400 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $17,700 | $23,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 33% |
| Labor | $9,100 | $13,600 | $18,200 | 67% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 0% |
| Total | $13,600 | $20,500 | $27,300 | 100% |
Why Peoria prices look the way they do
Labor is 67% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Peoria the blended ratio comes out at 1.26.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Peoria metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,750, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.2) and land at $45 to $140.
Peoria against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
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 $18,000 to $20,600 across Peoria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $13,600 – $27,300 | $20,500 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $13,600 – $27,200 | $20,400 | level |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | −12% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $13,700 – $27,500 | $20,600 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $12,700 – $25,500 | $19,100 | −7% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $13,200 – $26,500 | $19,900 | −3% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $14,400 – $28,900 | $21,600 | +6% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Peoria comes in at #31 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Peoria is 5% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $14,700 – $29,500 | $22,100 | +8% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $13,200 – $26,500 | $19,900 | −3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $12,700 – $25,500 | $19,100 | −7% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $13,700 – $27,500 | $20,600 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $13,600 – $27,200 | $20,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Peoria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $9,800 – $19,700 | $14,700 | −28% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $10,300 – $20,600 | $15,500 | −24% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | −10% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | −20% |
Cost by quality level and size in Peoria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Peoria 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
$13,600 to $19,100
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$17,700 to $23,200
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$21,800 to $27,300
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $5,500 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $9,350 | $8,800 – $11,000 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $6,550 – $9,200 | $8,550 – $11,200 | $10,500 – $13,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $14,500 – $20,400 | $18,900 – $24,700 | $23,300 – $29,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $18,100 – $25,400 | $23,600 – $30,900 | $29,100 – $36,300 |
When to schedule composite deck in Peoria
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Peoria (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Peoria gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 26 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 21 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 23 | 2.2 | Cold |
Composite deck: what moves the price in Peoria
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
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.
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 Peoria is 1.26 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $36.19 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $48.02 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 47.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.27 an hour, 34% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $37.76 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 61.4 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 ($48.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $3,500. At the 25th percentile ($24.14) it shrinks by about $3,600. The total moves by 17.2% or 17.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 166,020 jobs in the Peoria area. That makes it the 141st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.14 | $36.19 | $48.02 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.67 | $30.27 | $37.76 | $22.66 | 1.34 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Peoria
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Peoria by the average of the local wage index (1.26) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.10. 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) | $2,000 – $5,950 |
What nearby projects cost in Peoria
Because every project leans on different trades, Peoria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +15% and wood deck +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,150 – $16,300 | +8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,550 | +12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,250 | +15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,550 | +10% |
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Composite deck in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Peoria?
For 300 sq ft, expect $13,600 to $27,300 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,700 to $23,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Peoria?
About $45.50 to $90.50 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 Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $20,400, which is 0% less than Peoria ($20,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 67% at the midpoint, or $13,600 out of $20,500. Materials are 33% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Peoria?
$14,500 to $29,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Peoria?
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 Peoria area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria is 5% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($21,600 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Peoria?
The BLS median is $36.19 an hour in the Peoria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.14 to $48.02.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Peoria?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $13,600 to $19,100 and premium work $21,800 to $27,300. 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 Peoria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Peoria?
$2,000 to $5,950 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Peoria
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