Composite deck cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,400 – $20,800
- Per sq ft
- $34.50 – $69
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
Myrtle Beach homeowners pay roughly $10,400 to $20,800 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $34.50 to $69 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Myrtle Beach is 14% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$13,500 to $17,700
About $45 to $58.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $7,400 | $9,700 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $13,500 | $17,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,700 | $8,550 | $11,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $10,400 | $15,600 | $20,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Myrtle Beach number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Myrtle Beach is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Myrtle Beach metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,950, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $45 to $140.
When to schedule composite deck in Myrtle Beach
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Myrtle Beach (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Myrtle Beach: 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.
Myrtle Beach gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (6.8 inches in September). The station averages about 22 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 | 56 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 72 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 6.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Myrtle Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Myrtle Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −10% and paver patio −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
How Myrtle Beach compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Myrtle Beach. Fayetteville comes closest at about $15,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $10,400 – $20,800 | $15,600 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +3% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | +5% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,200 | +4% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Myrtle Beach comes in at #258 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 4% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +5% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Myrtle Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $11,700 – $23,500 | $17,600 | +13% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $14,300 – $28,600 | $21,400 | +37% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | −2% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $11,000 – $22,000 | $16,500 | +6% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Myrtle Beach is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $27.34 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 34.9 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 $18.37 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. About 1,440 work in the metro. That is 98.5 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 ($27.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,300. At the 25th percentile ($20.40) it shrinks by about $760. The total moves by 8.3% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 146,260 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area. That makes it the 157th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Optional extras in Myrtle Beach
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Myrtle Beach by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.88. 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) | $1,600 – $4,750 |
Why two Myrtle Beach quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Myrtle Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Myrtle Beach 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
$10,400 to $14,600
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,500 to $17,700
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,600 to $20,800
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,200 – $5,850 | $5,450 – $7,150 | $6,700 – $8,400 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,000 – $7,050 | $6,500 – $8,550 | $8,050 – $10,100 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,100 – $15,500 | $14,400 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $22,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,800 – $19,400 | $18,000 – $23,500 | $22,100 – $27,700 |
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Composite deck in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Myrtle Beach?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,400 to $20,800 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,500 to $17,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Myrtle Beach?
About $34.50 to $69 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $16,100, which is 3% more than Myrtle Beach ($15,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $8,550 out of $15,600. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$11,100 to $22,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $140 for fees in the Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 4% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($16,200 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.40 to $27.34.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,400 to $14,600 and premium work $16,600 to $20,800. 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 Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach?
$1,600 to $4,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Myrtle Beach
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