Composite deck cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $12,900 – $25,900
- Per sq ft
- $43 – $86
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #45
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a composite deck in the Bremerton area: $12,900 to $25,900 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$16,800 to $22,000
About $56 to $73 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,550 | $8,550 |
| Labor | $10,200 | $13,300 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $130 |
| Total | $16,800 | $22,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $7,550 | $10,100 | 39% |
| Labor | $7,850 | $11,800 | $15,700 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $110 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $12,900 | $19,400 | $25,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Bremerton number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.25 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bremerton is 1.09 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bremerton is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $7,550 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.6: $55 to $160.
Extras that change the Bremerton total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Bremerton, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.09) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,800 |
Why two Bremerton quotes can differ
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).
Labor
Labor for composite is $24-$48 per sq ft, higher than wood because the boards need extra parts and more careful assembly.
Who does the work: Bremerton trade wages
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 Bremerton the blend is 1.09.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $31.25 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 100.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $26.30 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 66.1 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 $3,250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $690. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 16.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard has 93,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 216th 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% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bremerton?
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bremerton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete patio comes out highest (+16%) and wood deck lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,050 – $16,200 | +7% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,700 | +16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,300 | +16% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | +12% |
The best months for composite deck in Bremerton
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bremerton (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bremerton: 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.
Bremerton gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (9.9 inches in December). The station averages about 4 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 | 47 | 36 | 9.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 38 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 55 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 8.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 9.9 | Workable |
Bremerton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bremerton. 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
$12,900 to $18,100
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$16,800 to $22,000
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$20,700 to $25,900
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $5,200 – $7,300 | $6,800 – $8,900 | $8,350 – $10,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $6,250 – $8,750 | $8,150 – $10,600 | $10,000 – $12,500 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $13,800 – $19,400 | $18,000 – $23,500 | $22,100 – $27,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $17,200 – $24,200 | $22,400 – $29,400 | $27,600 – $34,500 |
How Bremerton compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $21,200. Yakima is the cheapest at $18,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $12,900 – $25,900 | $19,400 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $14,100 – $28,300 | $21,200 | +9% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $12,700 – $25,500 | $19,100 | −2% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $13,800 – $27,700 | $20,800 | +7% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | −3% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $13,800 – $27,600 | $20,700 | +6% |
| Washington (statewide) | $13,900 – $27,800 | $20,800 | +7% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bremerton ranks #45 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bremerton is 7% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $14,100 – $28,300 | $21,200 | +9% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $12,500 – $25,100 | $18,800 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $12,700 – $25,500 | $19,100 | −2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $12,900 – $25,800 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | −3% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $13,800 – $27,700 | $20,800 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $14,100 – $28,300 | $21,200 | +9% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $13,800 – $27,700 | $20,800 | +7% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | −17% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | −17% |
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Composite deck in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Bremerton?
For 300 sq ft, expect $12,900 to $25,900 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $16,800 to $22,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Bremerton?
About $43 to $86 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $21,200, which is 9% more than Bremerton ($19,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $11,800 out of $19,400. Materials are 39% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Bremerton?
$13,800 to $27,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $160 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 7% below the Washington statewide estimate ($20,800 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $42.18.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Bremerton?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $12,900 to $18,100 and premium work $20,700 to $25,900. 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 Bremerton?
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 Bremerton?
$1,950 to $5,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Bremerton
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