Composite deck cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $9,700 – $19,500
- Per sq ft
- $32 – $64.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −19%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Texarkana, plan on $9,700 to $19,500 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $32 to $64.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 19% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$12,600 to $16,500
About $42 to $55 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $6,700 | $8,800 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $12,600 | $16,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 46% |
| Labor | $5,150 | $7,750 | $10,300 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $9,700 | $14,600 | $19,500 | 100% |
Why Texarkana prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Texarkana wages are 0.72 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Texarkana metro is 93.7 (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 (84.0) and land at $40 to $130.
Extras that change the Texarkana total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Texarkana by the average of the local wage index (0.72) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.83. 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) | $1,500 – $4,450 |
Climate in Texarkana: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Texarkana (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Texarkana (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Texarkana gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 4.3 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 82 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 | 54 | 33 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 5.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Texarkana bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Texarkana
Because every project leans on different trades, Texarkana's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −12% and concrete patio −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,250 | −17% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −12% |
Texarkana 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 Texarkana is 0.72 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $20.51 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.41 and $23.92 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 15.6 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 $17.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.37 and $19.11 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 78.2 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 ($23.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,000. At the 25th percentile ($17.41) it shrinks by about $920. The total moves by 6.9% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 57,580 jobs in the Texarkana area. That makes it the 296th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $17.41 | $20.51 | $23.92 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Texarkana
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Texarkana 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
$9,700 to $13,600
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$12,600 to $16,500
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$15,600 to $19,500
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,900 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,650 | $6,300 – $7,850 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,700 – $6,550 | $6,100 – $8,000 | $7,500 – $9,400 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $10,400 – $14,500 | $13,500 – $17,600 | $16,600 – $20,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $12,900 – $18,100 | $16,800 – $22,000 | $20,700 – $25,900 |
Texarkana 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 $14,600 to $15,400 across Texarkana and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $9,700 – $19,500 | $14,600 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $10,200 – $20,400 | $15,300 | +5% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $10,100 – $20,200 | $15,200 | +4% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $9,900 – $19,900 | $14,900 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $9,700 – $19,400 | $14,600 | level |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | +6% |
| Texas (statewide) | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +10% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +24% |
Across 300 US metros, Texarkana comes in at #294 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Texarkana is 9% 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 | +13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +10% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $9,650 – $19,400 | $14,500 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $9,550 – $19,100 | $14,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Texarkana's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +10% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +10% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,300 | +12% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | +27% |
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Composite deck in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Texarkana?
For 300 sq ft, expect $9,700 to $19,500 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,600 to $16,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Texarkana?
About $32 to $64.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,300, which is 5% more than Texarkana ($14,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $7,750 out of $14,600. Materials are 46% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$10,400 to $20,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Texarkana?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $130 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 9% 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 Texarkana?
The BLS median is $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.41 to $23.92.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Texarkana?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $9,700 to $13,600 and premium work $15,600 to $19,500. 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 Texarkana?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Texarkana?
$1,500 to $4,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Texarkana
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