Composite deck cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,400 – $20,700
- Per sq ft
- $34.50 – $68.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #259
- 1 = most expensive
A composite deck in Hattiesburg, MS usually costs $10,400 to $20,700 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $34.50 to $68.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,550 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.25 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS, standard level
$13,500 to $17,600
About $44.50 to $58.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $7,400 | $9,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $13,500 | $17,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 45% |
| Labor | $5,700 | $8,550 | $11,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $10,400 | $15,600 | $20,700 | 100% |
Where the Hattiesburg price comes from
Labor is 55% 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 Hattiesburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hattiesburg is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $6,950 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.6: $45 to $130.
Planning more than one job in Hattiesburg?
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hattiesburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−11%) and paver patio lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,550 | −16% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
Why two Hattiesburg quotes can differ
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.
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
How Hattiesburg 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 $15,500 to $15,900 across Hattiesburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $10,400 – $20,700 | $15,600 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $10,600 – $21,200 | $15,900 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | level |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | level |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,700 | +1% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hattiesburg ranks #259 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $10,600 – $21,200 | $15,900 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $13,400 – $26,900 | $20,200 | +30% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | +10% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +3% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +12% |
Hattiesburg weather and the composite deck calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Hattiesburg are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hattiesburg gets about 59 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and July (5.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 96 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 38 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 48 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 70 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 44 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 41 | 5.0 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Hattiesburg
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Hattiesburg the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.25 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $24.10 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 33.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $17.17 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.92 and $19.52 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 67.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,600. That is a swing of roughly 10.2% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hattiesburg has 62,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 280th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $17.93 | $23.25 | $24.10 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $14.92 | $17.17 | $19.52 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: composite deck pricing in Hattiesburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hattiesburg. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x12 (120 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$10,400 to $14,500
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,500 to $17,600
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,600 to $20,700
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,150 – $5,850 | $5,450 – $7,100 | $6,700 – $8,400 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,000 – $7,000 | $6,500 – $8,500 | $8,000 – $10,000 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,000 – $15,500 | $14,400 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $22,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,800 – $19,300 | $17,900 – $23,500 | $22,100 – $27,600 |
Extras that change the Hattiesburg total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Hattiesburg, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,600 – $4,750 |
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Composite deck in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Hattiesburg?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,400 to $20,700 in the Hattiesburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,500 to $17,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Hattiesburg?
About $34.50 to $68.50 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 Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,900, which is 2% more than Hattiesburg ($15,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $8,550 out of $15,600. Materials are 45% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Hattiesburg?
$11,000 to $22,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 1% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($15,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hattiesburg?
The BLS median is $23.25 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.93 to $24.10.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Hattiesburg?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,400 to $14,500 and premium work $16,600 to $20,700. 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 Hattiesburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. October 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 Hattiesburg?
$1,600 to $4,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Hattiesburg
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