Composite deck cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $13,800 – $27,700
- Per sq ft
- $46 – $91.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #26
- 1 = most expensive
Springfield homeowners pay roughly $13,800 to $27,700 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $46 to $91.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Springfield is 15% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, 25% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Springfield, MA, standard level
$18,000 to $23,500
About $59.50 to $78 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $7,900 |
| Labor | $11,800 | $15,500 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $18,000 | $23,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,650 | $7,000 | $9,300 | 34% |
| Labor | $9,100 | $13,600 | $18,200 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $95 | $140 | 0% |
| Total | $13,800 | $20,700 | $27,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
Labor is 66% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 1.26.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $7,000, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.1) and land at $50 to $140.
Optional extras in Springfield
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Springfield by the average of the local wage index (1.26) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.12. 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 – $6,050 |
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +20% and concrete patio +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,300 – $16,600 | +10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,400 | +9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,600 – $6,550 | +20% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,550 | +10% |
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 Springfield is 1.26 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $36.31 an hour, which is 25% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 32.8 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 $30.12 an hour, 33% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $37.06 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 43.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($42.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,700. At the 25th percentile ($28.38) it shrinks by about $2,350. The total moves by 8.2% or 11.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 201,240 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 113th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $23.44 | $30.12 | $37.06 | $22.66 | 1.33 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
How Springfield compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Springfield. Pittsfield is the lowest at about $18,500 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $13,800 – $27,700 | $20,700 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $12,800 – $25,700 | $19,300 | −7% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $12,600 – $25,300 | $18,900 | −9% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | −11% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $13,500 – $27,100 | $20,300 | −2% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $12,400 – $24,800 | $18,600 | −10% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $13,900 – $27,800 | $20,900 | +1% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #26 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Springfield is 1% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $13,900 – $27,900 | $20,900 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $13,500 – $27,100 | $20,300 | −2% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $13,300 – $26,600 | $19,900 | −4% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $12,800 – $25,700 | $19,300 | −7% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | −11% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $14,600 – $29,300 | $21,900 | +6% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $14,000 – $28,000 | $21,000 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $12,400 – $24,900 | $18,600 | −10% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,100 | −13% |
When to schedule composite deck in Springfield
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (10 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 Springfield (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.
Springfield gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Why two Springfield 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$13,800 to $19,300
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$18,000 to $23,500
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$22,100 to $27,700
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $5,550 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,450 | $8,900 – $11,100 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $6,650 – $9,350 | $8,650 – $11,300 | $10,700 – $13,300 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $14,700 – $20,600 | $19,100 – $25,100 | $23,600 – $29,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $18,400 – $25,800 | $23,900 – $31,300 | $29,400 – $36,800 |
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Composite deck in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Springfield?
For 300 sq ft, expect $13,800 to $27,700 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $18,000 to $23,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Springfield?
About $46 to $91.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $19,300, which is 7% less than Springfield ($20,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $13,600 out of $20,700. Materials are 34% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$14,700 to $29,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $140 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($20,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.38 to $42.01.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Springfield?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $13,800 to $19,300 and premium work $22,100 to $27,700. 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield?
$2,000 to $6,050 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Springfield
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