Composite deck cost in Terre Haute, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $11,700 – $23,500
- Per sq ft
- $39 – $78
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #132
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Terre Haute, plan on $11,700 to $23,500 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $39 to $78 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN, standard level
$15,200 to $20,000
About $50.50 to $66 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,900 | $7,700 |
| Labor | $9,300 | $12,200 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $15,200 | $20,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Terre Haute, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,550 | $6,800 | $9,050 | 39% |
| Labor | $7,150 | $10,700 | $14,300 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 0% |
| Total | $11,700 | $17,600 | $23,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Terre Haute number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.12 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Terre Haute is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Terre Haute metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,800, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.8) and land at $45 to $130.
Specs and site conditions that change a Terre Haute bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: composite deck pricing in Terre Haute
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Terre Haute 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
$11,700 to $16,400
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$15,200 to $20,000
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$18,800 to $23,500
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,700 – $6,600 | $6,150 – $8,050 | $7,550 – $9,450 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,650 – $7,950 | $7,350 – $9,650 | $9,050 – $11,300 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,500 – $17,500 | $16,300 – $21,300 | $20,000 – $25,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $15,600 – $21,900 | $20,300 – $26,600 | $25,000 – $31,300 |
Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.12 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.77 and $35.55 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 43.0 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 $21.85 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $27.31 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 76.8 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 ($35.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,900. At the 25th percentile ($23.77) it shrinks by about $1,600. The total moves by 10.8% or 9.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,120 jobs in the Terre Haute area. That makes it the 277th 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% | $23.77 | $29.12 | $35.55 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.50 | $21.85 | $27.31 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Terre Haute against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Champaign is the priciest of the group at $19,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, INthis page | $11,700 – $23,500 | $17,600 | |
| Bloomington, IN40 miles | $11,900 – $23,800 | $17,900 | +2% |
| Indianapolis, IN70 miles | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +5% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $12,700 – $25,500 | $19,100 | +9% |
| Lafayette, IN75 miles | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,200 | +3% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $12,400 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +5% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $12,100 – $24,300 | $18,200 | +4% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Terre Haute comes in at #132 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Terre Haute is 3% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +5% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | level |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $12,400 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +5% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | +2% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,400 | +5% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,200 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Terre Haute's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Terre Haute against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $9,800 – $19,700 | $14,700 | −16% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | −9% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $13,800 – $27,700 | $20,700 | +18% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $13,400 – $26,900 | $20,200 | +15% |
Add-ons priced for Terre Haute
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Terre Haute by the average of the local wage index (0.99) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.97. 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) | $1,750 – $5,250 |
Related projects, priced for Terre Haute
Because every project leans on different trades, Terre Haute's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −1% and wood deck −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
Climate in Terre Haute: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Terre Haute Hulman Rgnl 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 Terre Haute (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.
Terre Haute gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.7 inches in April). Inside the workable window, March and September are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 37 | 21 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 24 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 63 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 54 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 2.5 | Cold |
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Composite deck in Terre Haute: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Terre Haute?
For 300 sq ft, expect $11,700 to $23,500 in the Terre Haute area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,200 to $20,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Terre Haute?
About $39 to $78 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 Terre Haute or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $17,900, which is 2% more than Terre Haute ($17,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Terre Haute?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $10,700 out of $17,600. Materials are 39% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Terre Haute?
$12,500 to $25,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Terre Haute?
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 Terre Haute area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Terre Haute expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Indiana?
Terre Haute is 3% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($18,200 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Terre Haute?
The BLS median is $29.12 an hour in the Terre Haute area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.77 to $35.55.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Terre Haute?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,700 to $16,400 and premium work $18,800 to $23,500. 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 Terre Haute?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and September 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 Terre Haute?
$1,750 to $5,250 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Terre Haute
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