Wood deck cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,800 – $13,600
- Per sq ft
- $22.50 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #240
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a wood deck in Yuma, plan on $6,800 to $13,600 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $22.50 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Yuma area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$8,850 to $11,600
About $29 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,850 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $8,850 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,050 | $5,400 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 100% |
Where the Yuma price comes from
Labor is 40% of the midpoint bill here, against 44% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Yuma the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yuma metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,050, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $45 to $140.
Why two Yuma quotes can differ
Replacement versus new
Deck replacement costs $30-$55 per sq ft because of demolition and haul-away.
Permit
Deck permits average $50-$150. Many cities skip the permit for small, low, freestanding decks.
Wood species
Pressure-treated pine is the cheapest at $25-$50 per sq ft installed. Ipe runs $50-$70 and bamboo $27-$52 (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Yuma
Because every project leans on different trades, Yuma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −6% and composite deck −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,100 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,100 | −6% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Yuma
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yuma 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
$6,800 to $9,500
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,850 to $11,600
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,900 to $13,600
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,750 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,700 | $4,400 – $5,550 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,300 – $4,600 | $4,300 – $5,600 | $5,300 – $6,600 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,250 – $10,100 | $9,400 – $12,300 | $11,600 – $14,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,050 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,400 | $14,500 – $18,100 |
Optional extras in Yuma
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Yuma by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.89. 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 stairs (flat) | $1,250 – $2,300 |
Climate in Yuma: timing your wood deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Yuma Mcas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
November through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Yuma (6 of 12 months). May, June, July, August, September and October have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Yuma gets about 3 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, September and December (0.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 181 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 | 70 | 48 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 73 | 50 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 80 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jun | 103 | 75 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 107 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 106 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 101 | 78 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 90 | 66 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Nov | 78 | 54 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 47 | 0.4 | Workable |
Yuma against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Diego is the priciest of the group at $12,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $8,450 – $17,000 | $12,700 | +25% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $7,350 – $14,700 | $11,000 | +8% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $7,200 – $14,500 | $10,800 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $8,600 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +27% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | +7% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Yuma comes in at #240 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Yuma is 7% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $7,350 – $14,700 | $11,000 | +8% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $7,200 – $14,500 | $10,800 | +6% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $7,200 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +6% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Yuma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | +2% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $7,450 – $15,000 | $11,200 | +10% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $8,050 – $16,100 | $12,100 | +19% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +7% |
Yuma labor market for wood 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 Yuma is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 37.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $20.80 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.60 and $22.84 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 82.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.42 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $600. At the 25th percentile ($18.42) it shrinks by about $630. The total moves by 5.8% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,880 jobs in the Yuma area. That makes it the 262nd 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% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Wood deck in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Yuma?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,800 to $13,600 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,850 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Yuma?
About $22.50 to $45 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 25% more than Yuma ($10,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $4,050 out of $10,200. Materials are 59% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$7,250 to $14,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Yuma?
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 Yuma area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 7% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($10,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Yuma?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.42 to $27.42.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Yuma?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,800 to $9,500 and premium work $10,900 to $13,600. Basic means: pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle. Premium means: hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features.
+When is the best time to build a wood deck in Yuma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are November through April. April 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 stairs" add in Yuma?
$1,250 to $2,300, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Yuma
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 It Cost to Build a Deck? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Composite Decking Cost? (2026) (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