Composite deck cost in Tulsa, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,300 – $20,700
- Per sq ft
- $34 – $68.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #263
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Tulsa, plan on $10,300 to $20,700 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $34 to $68.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.51 an hour in the Tulsa area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$13,400 to $17,600
About $44.50 to $58 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $7,500 | $9,800 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $13,400 | $17,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,750 | $8,650 | $11,500 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $10,300 | $15,500 | $20,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Tulsa number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.51 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tulsa is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tulsa metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,750, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.2) and land at $45 to $130.
Specs and site conditions that change a Tulsa bid
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.
Board grade
Composite materials run $16-$32 per sq ft and the installed price is $40-$80 per sq ft, including the substructure (HomeGuide).
Tulsa against nearby metros and the rest of Oklahoma
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Joplin is the priciest of the group at $16,100. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $14,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +1% |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +4% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $9,700 – $19,400 | $14,600 | −6% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +1% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,300 | −1% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Tulsa comes in at #263 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Tulsa is 1% above the Oklahoma figure.
Other Oklahoma metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Tulsa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $12,800 – $25,700 | $19,300 | +24% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +18% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | +16% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $16,800 – $33,600 | $25,200 | +62% |
Cost by quality level and size in Tulsa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tulsa 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
$10,300 to $14,500
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,400 to $17,600
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,500 to $20,700
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,150 – $5,850 | $5,400 – $7,100 | $6,650 – $8,350 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,000 – $7,000 | $6,500 – $8,500 | $8,000 – $10,000 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,000 – $15,400 | $14,300 – $18,700 | $17,600 – $22,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,700 – $19,300 | $17,900 – $23,400 | $22,000 – $27,500 |
Optional extras in Tulsa
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Tulsa by the average of the local wage index (0.80) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.87. 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 – $4,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Tulsa
Because every project leans on different trades, Tulsa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −7% and wood deck −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −8% |
Tulsa 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 Tulsa is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.51 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.30 and $25.03 an hour. BLS counts 1,320 of them working in the area, 28.8 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 $20.77 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.29 an hour. About 3,990 work in the metro. That is 87.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $750. At the 25th percentile ($20.30) it shrinks by about $660. The total moves by 4.8% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 458,730 jobs in the Tulsa area. That makes it the 54th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.30% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $20.30 | $22.51 | $25.03 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.11 | $20.77 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Climate in Tulsa: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Tulsa Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Tulsa (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tulsa gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.6 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 49 | 28 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 32 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 60 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 73 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 72 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
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Composite deck in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Tulsa?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,300 to $20,700 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,400 to $17,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Tulsa?
About $34 to $68.50 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,600, which is 1% more than Tulsa ($15,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $8,650 out of $15,500. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Tulsa?
$11,000 to $22,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($15,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Tulsa?
The BLS median is $22.51 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.30 to $25.03.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Tulsa?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,300 to $14,500 and premium work $16,500 to $20,700. 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 Tulsa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and February 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 Tulsa?
$1,550 to $4,700 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Tulsa
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