Composite deck cost in Wyoming
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $11,400 – $22,900
- Per sq ft
- $38 – $76
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $18,100
- Metros covered
- 1
Wyoming prices for composite deck: $11,400 to $22,900 for 300 sq ft, or $38 to $76 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 5% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $27.33 an hour.
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Wyoming (statewide), standard level
$14,900 to $19,500
About $49.50 to $64.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $7,800 |
| Labor | $8,850 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $14,900 | $19,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Wyoming
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,850 | $9,150 | 40% |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $11,400 | $17,200 | $22,900 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Wyoming
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wyoming wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$11,400 to $16,000
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$14,900 to $19,500
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$18,300 to $22,900
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,600 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,850 | $7,400 – $9,250 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,500 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,400 | $8,850 – $11,100 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,200 – $17,100 | $15,900 – $20,800 | $19,500 – $24,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $15,200 – $21,300 | $19,800 – $25,900 | $24,400 – $30,500 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Wyoming
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.95 for Wyoming.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.33 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.79 an hour. BLS counts 2,260 of them working in the state, 80.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.13 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $24.00 an hour. About 3,350 work in the state. That is 119.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($29.79 an hour) would add about $730 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.44) would take off about $1,150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 280,740 jobs across Wyoming (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.44 | $27.33 | $29.79 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.51 | $22.13 | $24.00 | $22.66 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Composite deck: what moves the price in Wyoming
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.
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
Wyoming seasons and composite deck
Season matters for composite deck. For each Wyoming metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Cheyenne has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 15 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 18 | 84 | 15 | 9: March through November |
Wyoming versus the states around it
Wyoming ranks 33 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for composite deck, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $23,800 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $15,300, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. Wyoming sits at $17,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 120 miles away | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +7% |
| South Dakota | 350 miles away | $10,600 – $21,200 | $15,900 | −7% |
| Utah | 420 miles away | $11,100 – $22,200 | $16,600 | −3% |
| Nebraska | 440 miles away | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | −6% |
| Montana | 460 miles away | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +3% |
Which Wyoming city is cheapest for composite deck?
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | level |
Related projects, priced for Wyoming
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wyoming wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete patio comes out highest (−2%) and gutters lowest (−6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
Add-ons priced for Wyoming
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wyoming by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.95), a factor of 0.95. 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) | $1,700 – $5,150 |
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Composite deck in Wyoming: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Wyoming?
$11,400 to $22,900 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wyoming can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wyoming is cheapest for composite deck?
Cheyenne at about $17,100 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is composite deck cheaper in Wyoming than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $17,200 against $18,100 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wyoming?
About 59% ($10,200). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Wyoming?
The BLS statewide median is $27.33 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.44 to $29.79.
+Where does Wyoming rank for composite deck costs?
33rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $17,200 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Wyoming?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,400 to $16,000 and premium work $18,300 to $22,900. Basic means: entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape. Premium means: premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners.
+Does the season matter for composite deck in Wyoming?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wyoming metros we cover, Cheyenne has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a deck railing" add in Wyoming?
$1,700 to $5,150 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck by city in Wyoming
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