Composite deck cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $13,800 – $27,600
- Per sq ft
- $46 – $91.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $18,100
- Metros covered
- 9
New York prices for composite deck: $13,800 to $27,600 for 300 sq ft, or $46 to $91.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 14% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $34.77 an hour.
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $18,000 (Rochester) to $21,500 (New York) 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 York (statewide), standard level
$17,900 to $23,500
About $59.50 to $78 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,700 | $8,750 |
| Labor | $11,200 | $14,600 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $130 |
| Total | $17,900 | $23,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,150 | $7,700 | $10,300 | 37% |
| Labor | $8,600 | $12,900 | $17,200 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $110 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $13,800 | $20,700 | $27,600 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in New York
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New York wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$13,800 to $19,300
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$17,900 to $23,500
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$22,100 to $27,600
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $5,550 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,450 | $8,900 – $11,100 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $6,650 – $9,350 | $8,650 – $11,300 | $10,700 – $13,300 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $14,700 – $20,600 | $19,100 – $25,000 | $23,600 – $29,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $18,400 – $25,700 | $23,900 – $31,300 | $29,400 – $36,800 |
Which New York city is cheapest for composite deck?
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $20,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 19%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $14,300 – $28,600 | $21,500 | +4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $13,000 – $26,100 | $19,600 | −5% |
| Buffalo, NY | $12,400 – $24,900 | $18,700 | −10% |
| Binghamton, NY | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,400 | −11% |
| Syracuse, NY | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,400 | −11% |
| Albany, NY | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | −11% |
| Kingston, NY | $12,200 – $24,400 | $18,300 | −12% |
| Utica, NY | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,000 | −13% |
| Rochester, NY | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | −13% |
Other New York jobs that often go with composite deck
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New York wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+17%) and gutters lowest (+12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,500 – $17,000 | +12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +17% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | +12% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in New York
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 1.19 for New York.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $34.77 an hour, which is 19% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.56 and $43.18 an hour. BLS counts 40,630 of them working in the state, 41.9 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 $26.89 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $38.18 an hour. About 52,090 work in the state. That is 53.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($43.18 an hour) would add about $2,500 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.56) would take off about $2,150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $27.56 | $34.77 | $43.18 | $29.12 | 1.19 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.13 | $26.89 | $38.18 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Optional extras in New York
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to New York by the average of the local wage index (1.19) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.13. 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) | $2,050 – $6,100 |
Composite deck: what moves the price in New York
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.
When New York weather lets you build
Season matters for composite deck. For each New York metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
New York has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New York at 9 months (March through November); Binghamton has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Rochester to 51 inches in Kingston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | 85 | 50 | 9: March through November |
| Buffalo | 19 | 80 | 41 | 8: April through November |
| Rochester | 19 | 83 | 35 | 8: April through November |
| Albany | 16 | 84 | 41 | 9: March through November |
| Syracuse | 17 | 82 | 40 | 8: April through November |
| Poughkeepsie | 19 | 83 | 47 | 9: March through November |
| Utica | 14 | 81 | 44 | 8: April through November |
| Binghamton | 16 | 78 | 42 | 8: April through November |
| Kingston | 11 | 86 | 51 | 9: March through November |
New York versus the states around it
New York ranks 7 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 York sits at $20,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | −9% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $13,200 – $26,500 | $19,900 | −4% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | −13% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $11,700 – $23,400 | $17,600 | −15% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $12,200 – $24,600 | $18,400 | −11% |
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Composite deck in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in New York?
$13,800 to $27,600 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for composite deck?
Rochester at about $18,000 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is New York at $21,500.
+Is composite deck cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 14% more expensive: $20,700 against $18,100 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 62% ($12,900). Materials are 37%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.19x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $34.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.56 to $43.18.
+Where does New York rank for composite deck costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $20,700 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in New York?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $13,800 to $19,300 and premium work $22,100 to $27,600. 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 York?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New York metros we cover, New York has the most comfortable months (9 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 York?
$2,050 to $6,100 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck by city in New York
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