Composite deck cost in Sheboygan, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $12,200 – $24,500
- Per sq ft
- $40.50 – $81.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #88
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a composite deck in the Sheboygan area: $12,200 to $24,500 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $30.17 an hour in the Sheboygan area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI, standard level
$15,900 to $20,800
About $53 to $69 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $10,000 | $13,100 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $15,900 | $20,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Sheboygan, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 37% |
| Labor | $7,700 | $11,500 | $15,400 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $12,200 | $18,400 | $24,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Sheboygan number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sheboygan is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 63% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sheboygan 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 94.0: $45 to $140.
Sheboygan: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sheboygan. 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
$12,200 to $17,200
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$15,900 to $20,800
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$19,600 to $24,500
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,900 – $6,900 | $6,400 – $8,400 | $7,900 – $9,900 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,900 – $8,300 | $7,700 – $10,100 | $9,450 – $11,800 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $13,100 – $18,300 | $17,000 – $22,200 | $20,900 – $26,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $16,300 – $22,800 | $21,200 – $27,800 | $26,100 – $32,700 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sheboygan bid
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.
The best months for composite deck in Sheboygan
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Sheboygan (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Sheboygan are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Sheboygan gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 30 | 15 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 52 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
Who does the work: Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $30.17 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $40.68 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 37.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $27.14 an hour, which is 20% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.69 and $31.93 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 51.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $3,100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,700. That is a swing of roughly 9.3% to 17.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sheboygan has 60,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 285th 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% | $24.39 | $30.17 | $40.68 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.69 | $27.14 | $31.93 | $22.66 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Is Sheboygan cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $18,000 to $21,200 across Sheboygan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WIthis page | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | |
| Appleton, WI50 miles | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI50 miles | $14,100 – $28,300 | $21,200 | +16% |
| Green Bay, WI50 miles | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | −2% |
| Milwaukee, WI55 miles | $12,400 – $24,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,000 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $12,200 – $24,400 | $18,300 | −1% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sheboygan ranks #88 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sheboygan is 1% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $12,400 – $24,800 | $18,600 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | −2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $14,100 – $28,300 | $21,200 | +16% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $11,900 – $23,900 | $17,900 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sheboygan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $9,700 – $19,500 | $14,600 | −21% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $9,850 – $19,800 | $14,800 | −19% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | −13% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | −11% |
Related projects, priced for Sheboygan
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sheboygan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+9%) and wood deck lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | −1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +4% |
Optional extras in Sheboygan
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Sheboygan, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.07) 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) | $1,800 – $5,400 |
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Composite deck in Sheboygan: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Sheboygan?
For 300 sq ft, expect $12,200 to $24,500 in the Sheboygan area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,900 to $20,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Sheboygan?
About $40.50 to $81.50 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 Sheboygan or Appleton?
Appleton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $18,500, which is 0% more than Sheboygan ($18,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sheboygan?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $11,500 out of $18,400. Materials are 37% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Sheboygan?
$13,100 to $26,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Sheboygan?
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 Sheboygan area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sheboygan expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Sheboygan is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($18,300 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sheboygan?
The BLS median is $30.17 an hour in the Sheboygan area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.39 to $40.68.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Sheboygan?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $12,200 to $17,200 and premium work $19,600 to $24,500. 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 Sheboygan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September and November 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 Sheboygan?
$1,800 to $5,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Sheboygan
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