Composite deck cost in Amarillo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,300 – $20,600
- Per sq ft
- $34 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #271
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Amarillo, plan on $10,300 to $20,600 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $34 to $68 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.97 an hour in the Amarillo area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Amarillo, TX, standard level
$13,300 to $17,500
About $44 to $58 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $7,400 | $9,700 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $13,300 | $17,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Amarillo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,700 | $8,550 | $11,400 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $10,300 | $15,400 | $20,600 | 100% |
Where the Amarillo price comes from
Labor is 56% 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 Amarillo the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amarillo 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 (91.8) and land at $45 to $140.
Cost by quality level and size in Amarillo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amarillo 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 $14,400
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,300 to $17,500
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,400 to $20,600
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,150 – $5,800 | $5,400 – $7,050 | $6,650 – $8,300 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,950 – $6,950 | $6,450 – $8,450 | $7,950 – $9,950 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $10,900 – $15,300 | $14,200 – $18,600 | $17,500 – $21,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,700 – $19,100 | $17,800 – $23,300 | $21,900 – $27,400 |
Why two Amarillo 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.
Planning more than one job in Amarillo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Amarillo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −10% and concrete patio −13%.
| 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 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
Amarillo against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $14,700 to $17,400 across Amarillo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | $10,300 – $20,600 | $15,400 | |
| Lubbock, TX125 miles | $9,800 – $19,700 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Midland, TX220 miles | $11,500 – $23,100 | $17,300 | +12% |
| Santa Fe, NM230 miles | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +13% |
| Abilene, TX230 miles | $9,800 – $19,700 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Odessa, TX235 miles | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,100 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +4% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Amarillo comes in at #271 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Amarillo is 4% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $11,000 – $22,000 | $16,500 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $9,650 – $19,400 | $14,500 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $9,550 – $19,100 | $14,300 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Amarillo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amarillo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | +20% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $12,500 – $25,000 | $18,800 | +22% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +19% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $11,500 – $23,100 | $17,300 | +12% |
Amarillo 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 Amarillo is 0.79 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.97 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.60 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 28.2 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 $18.35 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.77 and $21.85 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 78.3 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 ($29.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,950. At the 25th percentile ($18.55) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 12.8% or 8.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 123,930 jobs in the Amarillo area. That makes it the 175th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.55 | $22.97 | $29.60 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.77 | $18.35 | $21.85 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Climate in Amarillo: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Amarillo (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Amarillo (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Amarillo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (2.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 52 | 25 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 28 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 66 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 65 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 58 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 34 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Amarillo
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Amarillo by the average of the local wage index (0.79) 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 – $4,650 |
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Composite deck in Amarillo: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Amarillo?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,300 to $20,600 in the Amarillo area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,300 to $17,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Amarillo?
About $34 to $68 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 Amarillo or Lubbock?
Lubbock is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $14,700, which is 4% less than Amarillo ($15,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amarillo?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $8,550 out of $15,400. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Amarillo?
$10,900 to $21,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amarillo expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Texas?
Amarillo is 4% below the Texas statewide estimate ($16,000 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Amarillo?
The BLS median is $22.97 an hour in the Amarillo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $29.60.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Amarillo?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,300 to $14,400 and premium work $16,400 to $20,600. 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 Amarillo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Amarillo?
$1,550 to $4,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Amarillo
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