Composite deck cost in New Mexico
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $11,500 – $23,100
- Per sq ft
- $38 – $76.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $18,100
- Metros covered
- 3
New Mexico prices for composite deck: $11,500 to $23,100 for 300 sq ft, or $38 to $76.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 4% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $28.71 an hour.
Inside New Mexico, the metros we cover range from $17,000 (Las Cruces) to $17,400 (Albuquerque) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in New Mexico (statewide), standard level
$15,000 to $19,600
About $49.50 to $65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $8,900 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $15,000 | $19,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in New Mexico
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,900 | $9,250 | 40% |
| Labor | $6,850 | $10,300 | $13,700 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $11,500 | $17,300 | $23,100 | 100% |
New Mexico metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $17,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $11,600 – $23,300 | $17,400 | +1% |
| Santa Fe, NM | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | $11,300 – $22,600 | $17,000 | −2% |
New Mexico against its neighbors
New Mexico ranks 30 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for composite deck, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $23,800 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $15,300, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. New Mexico sits at $17,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 340 miles away | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +6% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $11,600 – $23,300 | $17,500 | +1% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,200 | −1% |
| Utah | 520 miles away | $11,100 – $22,200 | $16,600 | −4% |
| Oklahoma | 540 miles away | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,300 | −11% |
Other New Mexico jobs that often go with composite deck
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Mexico wages and prices. Against national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (−4%) and paver patio lowest (−13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
Extras that change the New Mexico total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to New Mexico by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.96. 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) | $1,700 – $5,150 |
New Mexico labor market for composite deck
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.95 for New Mexico.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $28.71 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $30.44 an hour. BLS counts 3,630 of them working in the state, 41.7 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 $18.46 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.07 and $22.26 an hour. About 12,470 work in the state. That is 143.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.44 an hour) would add about $510 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.67) would take off about $1,800. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 870,970 jobs across New Mexico (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.67 | $28.71 | $30.44 | $29.12 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.07 | $18.46 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Weather windows across New Mexico
Season matters for composite deck. For each New Mexico metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Albuquerque has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Mexico at 10 months (August through May); Las Cruces has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Albuquerque to 13 inches in Santa Fe.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 26 | 91 | 9 | 10: August through May |
| Las Cruces | 30 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| Santa Fe | 18 | 86 | 13 | 10: February through November |
Quality levels and sizes in New Mexico
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Mexico wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$11,500 to $16,100
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$15,000 to $19,600
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$18,400 to $23,100
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,650 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,900 | $7,450 – $9,300 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,550 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,450 | $8,900 – $11,100 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,300 – $17,200 | $16,000 – $20,900 | $19,700 – $24,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $15,300 – $21,500 | $19,900 – $26,100 | $24,600 – $30,700 |
Composite deck: what moves the price in New Mexico
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.
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
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Composite deck in New Mexico: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in New Mexico?
$11,500 to $23,100 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Mexico can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Mexico is cheapest for composite deck?
Las Cruces at about $17,000 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Albuquerque at $17,400.
+Is composite deck cheaper in New Mexico than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $17,300 against $18,100 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Mexico?
About 59% ($10,300). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Mexico?
The BLS statewide median is $28.71 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.67 to $30.44.
+Where does New Mexico rank for composite deck costs?
30th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $17,300 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in New Mexico?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,500 to $16,100 and premium work $18,400 to $23,100. Basic means: entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape. Premium means: premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners.
+Does the season matter for composite deck in New Mexico?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Mexico metros we cover, Albuquerque has the most comfortable months (10 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a deck railing" add in New Mexico?
$1,700 to $5,150 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck by city in New Mexico
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