Composite deck cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,600 – $21,200
- Per sq ft
- $35 – $70.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #235
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Jackson, plan on $10,600 to $21,200 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $35 to $70.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Jackson, TN, standard level
$13,800 to $18,000
About $45.50 to $59.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $7,700 | $10,100 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $100 |
| Total | $13,800 | $18,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,900 | $8,900 | $11,800 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $10,600 | $15,900 | $21,200 | 100% |
Where the Jackson price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jackson is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jackson metro is 96.2 (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 (85.5) and land at $45 to $130.
Optional extras in Jackson
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Jackson by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.89. 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 – $4,800 |
Jackson against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $17,100. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $14,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $10,600 – $21,200 | $15,900 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,300 | +2% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $10,600 – $21,300 | $15,900 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $9,850 – $19,800 | $14,800 | −7% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | +8% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +3% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Jackson comes in at #235 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Jackson is 3% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | +8% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,300 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +3% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,200 | +2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $15,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Jackson's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $11,900 – $23,900 | $17,900 | +13% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | +13% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | −3% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | +7% |
Jackson: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jackson 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
$10,600 to $14,800
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,800 to $18,000
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$17,000 to $21,200
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,250 – $6,000 | $5,550 – $7,250 | $6,850 – $8,550 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,100 – $7,150 | $6,650 – $8,700 | $8,200 – $10,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,300 – $15,800 | $14,700 – $19,200 | $18,100 – $22,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $14,100 – $19,800 | $18,300 – $24,000 | $22,600 – $28,200 |
Why two Jackson quotes can differ
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).
Jackson 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 Jackson is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.05 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.72 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 20.1 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 $21.45 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.42 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 68.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,100. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $370. The total moves by 6.8% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 84,530 jobs in the Jackson area. That makes it the 227th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.81 | $23.05 | $26.72 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.83 | $21.45 | $23.42 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Jackson
Because every project leans on different trades, Jackson's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −4% and concrete patio −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,200 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
Climate in Jackson: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Jackson Exp Stn (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 Jackson (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 56 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 | 27 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 30 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 48 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 69 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 31 | 5.3 | Workable |
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Composite deck in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Jackson?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,600 to $21,200 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,800 to $18,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Jackson?
About $35 to $70.50 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 Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $16,300, which is 2% more than Jackson ($15,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $8,900 out of $15,900. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Jackson?
$11,300 to $22,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 3% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($16,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.72.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Jackson?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,600 to $14,800 and premium work $17,000 to $21,200. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Jackson?
$1,600 to $4,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Jackson
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