Composite deck cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $12,500 – $25,100
- Per sq ft
- $41.50 – $83
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a composite deck in the Eugene area: $12,500 to $25,100 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Eugene, OR, standard level
$16,300 to $21,300
About $54 to $70.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,550 | $8,600 |
| Labor | $9,650 | $12,600 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $16,300 | $21,300 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $7,600 | $10,100 | 40% |
| Labor | $7,400 | $11,100 | $14,800 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $12,500 | $18,800 | $25,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Eugene number
Labor is 59% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Eugene the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Eugene is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $7,600 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.6: $50 to $150.
Related projects, priced for Eugene
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Eugene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+9%) and gutters lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +2% |
Extras that change the Eugene total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Eugene, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.03) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,850 – $5,600 |
How Eugene compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Eugene. Medford is the lowest at about $18,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $12,500 – $25,100 | $18,800 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $12,400 – $24,900 | $18,700 | level |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +1% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $12,100 – $24,300 | $18,200 | −3% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $13,800 – $27,600 | $20,700 | +10% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $12,600 – $25,300 | $19,000 | +1% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Eugene ranks #61 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Eugene is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $13,800 – $27,600 | $20,700 | +10% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $12,400 – $24,900 | $18,700 | level |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $12,100 – $24,300 | $18,200 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $10,600 – $21,200 | $15,900 | −16% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $9,000 – $18,100 | $13,500 | −28% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,200 | −9% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | −15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Eugene 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).
Who does the work: Eugene trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Eugene the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $30.09 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.05 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 45.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.85 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $27.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the area, 64.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,800. That is a swing of roughly 9.5% to 7.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Eugene-Springfield has 157,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 150th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: composite deck pricing in Eugene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Eugene. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x12 (120 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$12,500 to $17,500
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$16,300 to $21,300
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$20,000 to $25,100
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,050 | $6,550 – $8,600 | $8,100 – $10,100 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $6,050 – $8,450 | $7,850 – $10,300 | $9,700 – $12,100 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $13,300 – $18,700 | $17,400 – $22,700 | $21,400 – $26,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $16,700 – $23,300 | $21,700 – $28,400 | $26,700 – $33,400 |
The best months for composite deck in Eugene
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Eugene: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Eugene gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.2 inches in December). The station averages about 18 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 35 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 35 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 48 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 52 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 34 | 7.2 | Workable |
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Composite deck in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Eugene?
For 300 sq ft, expect $12,500 to $25,100 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $16,300 to $21,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Eugene?
About $41.50 to $83 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 Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $18,700, which is 0% less than Eugene ($18,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $11,100 out of $18,800. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Eugene?
$13,300 to $26,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Eugene?
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 Eugene area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 1% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($19,000 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Eugene?
The BLS median is $30.09 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.05.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Eugene?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $12,500 to $17,500 and premium work $20,000 to $25,100. Basic means: entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape. Premium means: premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners.
+Is there a bad season to build a composite deck in Eugene?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a deck railing" add in Eugene?
$1,850 to $5,600 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Eugene
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