Composite deck cost in Killeen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,200 – $20,500
- Per sq ft
- $34 – $68
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
A composite deck in Killeen, TX usually costs $10,200 to $20,500 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $34 to $68 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,750 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Killeen, TX, standard level
$13,300 to $17,400
About $44 to $57.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $7,400 | $9,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $13,300 | $17,400 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Killeen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,700 | $8,500 | $11,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $10,200 | $15,400 | $20,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Killeen number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Killeen wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Killeen is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $6,750 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.1: $45 to $140.
Extras that change the Killeen total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Killeen, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,550 – $4,650 |
Killeen weather and the composite deck calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Killeen (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Killeen are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Killeen gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.2 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 105 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 | 60 | 36 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 54 | 2.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 72 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 73 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.4 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Killeen
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 Killeen the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.87 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.30 and $28.43 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 17.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.12 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.28 and $22.05 an hour. BLS counts 940 of them working in the area, 62.4 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 $1,650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $470. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 10.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Killeen-Temple has 150,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 155th 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% | $21.30 | $22.87 | $28.43 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.28 | $18.12 | $22.05 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Killeen
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Killeen. 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
$10,200 to $14,300
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,300 to $17,400
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,400 to $20,500
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,100 – $5,800 | $5,350 – $7,050 | $6,600 – $8,300 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,950 – $6,900 | $6,400 – $8,400 | $7,900 – $9,900 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $10,900 – $15,300 | $14,200 – $18,600 | $17,500 – $21,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,600 – $19,100 | $17,700 – $23,200 | $21,800 – $27,300 |
Killeen against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Killeen. College Station is the lowest at about $15,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | |
| Waco, TX40 miles | $10,200 – $20,400 | $15,300 | level |
| Austin, TX65 miles | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +4% |
| College Station, TX85 miles | $10,100 – $20,300 | $15,200 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX125 miles | $11,000 – $22,000 | $16,500 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +4% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Killeen ranks #278 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Killeen is 4% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| 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 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $9,650 – $19,400 | $14,500 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $9,550 – $19,100 | $14,300 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Killeen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | +3% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $11,700 – $23,500 | $17,600 | +15% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $10,400 – $20,800 | $15,600 | +2% |
Composite deck: what moves the price in Killeen
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.
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
What nearby projects cost in Killeen
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Killeen wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−11%) and concrete patio lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
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Composite deck in Killeen: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Killeen?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,200 to $20,500 in the Killeen area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,300 to $17,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Killeen?
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 Killeen or Waco?
Waco is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,300, which is 0% less than Killeen ($15,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Killeen?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $8,500 out of $15,400. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Killeen?
$10,900 to $21,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Killeen?
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 Killeen area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Killeen expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Texas?
Killeen 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 Killeen?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Killeen area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.30 to $28.43.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Killeen?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,200 to $14,300 and premium work $16,400 to $20,500. 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 Killeen?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 Killeen?
$1,550 to $4,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Killeen
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