Composite deck cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $11,000 – $22,000
- Per sq ft
- $36.50 – $73
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Springfield, plan on $11,000 to $22,000 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $36.50 to $73 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Springfield area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$14,300 to $18,700
About $47.50 to $62 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,900 | $7,700 |
| Labor | $8,350 | $10,900 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $14,300 | $18,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,800 | $9,050 | 41% |
| Labor | $6,400 | $9,600 | $12,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $11,000 | $16,500 | $22,000 | 100% |
Why Springfield 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, Springfield wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 94.2 (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 (88.6) and land at $45 to $130.
Optional extras in Springfield
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Springfield by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.92. 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) | $1,650 – $4,950 |
Related projects, priced for 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 −3% and gutters −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
Climate in Springfield: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Springfield Wbo (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Springfield (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 38 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 | 43 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 56 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 27 | 2.6 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: composite deck pricing 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
$11,000 to $15,400
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$14,300 to $18,700
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$17,600 to $22,000
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,400 – $6,200 | $5,750 – $7,550 | $7,100 – $8,900 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,300 – $7,400 | $6,900 – $9,000 | $8,500 – $10,600 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,700 – $16,400 | $15,200 – $19,900 | $18,700 – $23,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $14,600 – $20,500 | $19,000 – $24,900 | $23,400 – $29,300 |
Composite deck: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
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 $15,600 to $18,000 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $11,000 – $22,000 | $16,500 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | −5% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +7% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $11,600 – $23,300 | $17,500 | +6% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | +9% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $12,200 – $24,400 | $18,300 | +11% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #178 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 10% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $13,600 – $27,200 | $20,400 | +24% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | +9% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $11,600 – $23,300 | $17,500 | +6% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | −2% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +7% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,700 | −5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,200 | +4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +12% |
Springfield 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 Springfield is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 920 of them working in the area, 41.3 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 $23.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $28.96 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 45.7 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 ($31.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,800. At the 25th percentile ($21.89) it shrinks by about $920. The total moves by 10.9% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 223,030 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 108th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.89 | $25.00 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $19.26 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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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 $11,000 to $22,000 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,300 to $18,700. 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 $36.50 to $73 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 Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $16,100, which is 2% less than Springfield ($16,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $9,600 out of $16,500. Materials are 41% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$11,700 to $23,400. 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 $45 to $130 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 Missouri?
Springfield is 10% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($18,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.89 to $31.04.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Springfield?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,000 to $15,400 and premium work $17,600 to $22,000. 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 February through December. February and December 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?
$1,650 to $4,950 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