Composite deck cost in Jackson, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,500 – $21,100
- Per sq ft
- $35 – $70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
Jackson homeowners pay roughly $10,500 to $21,100 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $35 to $70 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jackson is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Jackson, MS, standard level
$13,700 to $17,900
About $45.50 to $59.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $7,600 | $9,950 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $13,700 | $17,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Jackson, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,850 | $8,750 | $11,700 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $10,500 | $15,800 | $21,100 | 100% |
Why Jackson prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Jackson wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (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 (89.0) and land at $45 to $130.
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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.
Board grade
Composite materials run $16-$32 per sq ft and the installed price is $40-$80 per sq ft, including the substructure (HomeGuide).
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$10,500 to $14,700
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,700 to $17,900
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,800 to $21,100
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,250 – $5,950 | $5,500 – $7,200 | $6,800 – $8,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,100 | $6,600 – $8,650 | $8,150 – $10,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,200 – $15,700 | $14,600 – $19,100 | $18,000 – $22,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $14,000 – $19,600 | $18,200 – $23,800 | $22,400 – $28,000 |
Optional extras in Jackson
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Jackson by the average of the local wage index (0.81) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.89. 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) | $1,600 – $4,800 |
When to schedule composite deck in Jackson
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jackson Hawkins Fld (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 Jackson (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and April (5.3 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 83 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 | 57 | 38 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 41 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 5.3 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
How Jackson compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Jackson. Monroe is the lowest at about $15,400 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MSthis page | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS100 miles | $10,400 – $20,700 | $15,600 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA115 miles | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA140 miles | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL145 miles | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,700 | −1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA145 miles | $11,000 – $22,100 | $16,500 | +5% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,700 | −1% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #243 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Jackson is 1% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $10,600 – $21,200 | $15,900 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $10,400 – $20,700 | $15,600 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,100 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $13,000 – $26,100 | $19,600 | +24% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,200 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −10% and paver patio −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −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 Jackson is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $25.17 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 24.4 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 $18.20 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.61 and $22.26 an hour. About 2,020 work in the metro. That is 74.6 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 ($25.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $430. At the 25th percentile ($20.46) it shrinks by about $970. The total moves by 2.7% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 270,730 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 96th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $20.46 | $23.72 | $25.17 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.61 | $18.20 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Composite deck in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Jackson?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,500 to $21,100 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,700 to $17,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Jackson?
About $35 to $70 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 Jackson or Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,600, which is 2% less than Jackson ($15,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $8,750 out of $15,800. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Jackson?
$11,200 to $22,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson is 1% above 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 Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.46 to $25.17.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Jackson?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,500 to $14,700 and premium work $16,800 to $21,100. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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 Jackson?
$1,600 to $4,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Jackson
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