Composite deck cost in Las Vegas, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $12,100 – $24,200
- Per sq ft
- $40 – $80
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #101
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Las Vegas, plan on $12,100 to $24,200 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $40 to $80 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.99 an hour in the Las Vegas area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Las Vegas, NV, standard level
$15,700 to $20,600
About $52 to $68 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $9,650 | $12,600 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $15,700 | $20,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Las Vegas, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 38% |
| Labor | $7,400 | $11,100 | $14,800 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $12,100 | $18,100 | $24,200 | 100% |
Where the Las Vegas price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.99 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Las Vegas is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Las Vegas metro is 96.3 (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 (100.2) and land at $50 to $150.
What nearby projects cost in Las Vegas
Because every project leans on different trades, Las Vegas's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete patio runs +1% and gutters −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
Optional extras in Las Vegas
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Las Vegas by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.00. 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) | $1,800 – $5,400 |
Climate in Las Vegas: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Las Vegas Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Las Vegas (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Las Vegas gets about 4 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (0.8 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 136 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 | 58 | 39 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 64 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 99 | 74 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 80 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 102 | 78 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 70 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 46 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 38 | 0.4 | Workable |
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $39.81 an hour. BLS counts 9,310 of them working in the area, 81.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $30.14 an hour. About 8,280 work in the metro. That is 72.8 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 ($39.81 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,900. At the 25th percentile ($24.25) it shrinks by about $1,700. The total moves by 16.1% or 9.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,136,960 jobs in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas area. That makes it the 26th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.73% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.25 | $29.99 | $39.81 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $19.36 | $23.19 | $30.14 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Composite deck: what moves the price in Las Vegas
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.
How Las Vegas compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Las Vegas. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at about $15,700 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NVthis page | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ80 miles | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | −13% |
| St. George, UT110 miles | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | −13% |
| Riverside, CA130 miles | $13,500 – $27,000 | $20,200 | +12% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ175 miles | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,200 | −5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,100 | −6% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,200 | level |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Las Vegas comes in at #101 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Las Vegas is 0% below the Nevada figure.
Other Nevada metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $12,200 – $24,400 | $18,300 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Las Vegas's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Vegas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $13,800 – $27,600 | $20,700 | +14% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $14,800 – $29,700 | $22,300 | +23% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | −12% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | −14% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: composite deck pricing in Las Vegas
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Las Vegas 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
$12,100 to $16,900
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$15,700 to $20,600
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$19,400 to $24,200
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,850 – $6,850 | $6,350 – $8,300 | $7,800 – $9,750 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,800 – $8,150 | $7,600 – $9,950 | $9,350 – $11,700 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,900 – $18,100 | $16,800 – $21,900 | $20,600 – $25,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $16,100 – $22,500 | $20,900 – $27,400 | $25,800 – $32,200 |
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Composite deck in Las Vegas: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Las Vegas?
For 300 sq ft, expect $12,100 to $24,200 in the Las Vegas area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,700 to $20,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Las Vegas?
About $40 to $80 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Las Vegas or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,700, which is 13% less than Las Vegas ($18,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Vegas?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $11,100 out of $18,100. Materials are 38% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Las Vegas?
$12,900 to $25,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Las Vegas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $150 for fees in the Las Vegas area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Vegas expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Nevada?
Las Vegas is 0% below the Nevada statewide estimate ($18,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $29.99 an hour in the Las Vegas area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.25 to $39.81.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Las Vegas?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $12,100 to $16,900 and premium work $19,400 to $24,200. 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 Las Vegas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. April and May 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 Las Vegas?
$1,800 to $5,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Las Vegas
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