Composite deck cost in Oklahoma
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $10,200 – $20,500
- Per sq ft
- $34 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $18,100
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Oklahoma, a composite deck costs about $10,200 to $20,500 for 300 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 15% below the US figure of $18,100. Carpenters earn a median $22.55 an hour in Oklahoma (US: $29.12).
Inside Oklahoma, the metros we cover range from $15,500 (Tulsa) to $15,600 (Oklahoma City) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Oklahoma (statewide), standard level
$13,300 to $17,400
About $44 to $57.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $7,350 | $9,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $13,300 | $17,400 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Oklahoma
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,650 | $8,500 | $11,300 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $10,200 | $15,300 | $20,500 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Oklahoma
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−7%) and concrete patio lowest (−13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Oklahoma
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 0.79 for Oklahoma.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.55 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $25.72 an hour. BLS counts 3,820 of them working in the state, 22.4 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 $18.92 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.82 an hour. About 13,710 work in the state. That is 80.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($25.72 an hour) would add about $940 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.37) would take off about $940. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,707,680 jobs across Oklahoma (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $19.37 | $22.55 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.77 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.54 | $18.92 | $22.82 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Oklahoma
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Oklahoma by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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) | $1,550 – $4,650 |
Composite deck: what moves the price in Oklahoma
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.
Oklahoma against its neighbors
Oklahoma ranks 51 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. Oklahoma sits at $15,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 160 miles away | $11,300 – $22,700 | $17,000 | +11% |
| Arkansas | 220 miles away | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | level |
| Missouri | 320 miles away | $12,200 – $24,400 | $18,300 | +19% |
| Texas | 330 miles away | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +4% |
| Nebraska | 380 miles away | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | +6% |
Weather windows across Oklahoma
Season matters for composite deck. For each Oklahoma metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Oklahoma metro on the list has 10 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 36 inches a year in Oklahoma City to 41 in Tulsa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 27 | 93 | 36 | 10: September through June |
| Tulsa | 28 | 94 | 41 | 10: September through June |
Oklahoma metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $15,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +2% |
| Tulsa, OK | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | +1% |
Quality levels and sizes in Oklahoma
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$10,200 to $14,300
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,300 to $17,400
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,400 to $20,500
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,100 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,000 | $6,600 – $8,250 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,900 – $6,900 | $6,400 – $8,400 | $7,900 – $9,900 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $10,900 – $15,300 | $14,200 – $18,500 | $17,400 – $21,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,600 – $19,100 | $17,700 – $23,100 | $21,800 – $27,200 |
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Composite deck in Oklahoma: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Oklahoma?
$10,200 to $20,500 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oklahoma can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oklahoma is cheapest for composite deck?
Tulsa at about $15,500 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Oklahoma City at $15,600.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Oklahoma than the US average?
It is 15% cheaper: $15,300 against $18,100 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oklahoma?
About 55% ($8,500). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Oklahoma?
The BLS statewide median is $22.55 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $25.72.
+Where does Oklahoma rank for composite deck costs?
51st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $15,300 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Oklahoma?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,200 to $14,300 and premium work $16,400 to $20,500. 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 Oklahoma?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oklahoma metros we cover, Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma?
$1,550 to $4,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck by city in Oklahoma
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