Wood deck cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,250 – $12,600
- Per sq ft
- $20.50 – $41.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #299
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a wood deck in Albany, plan on $6,250 to $12,600 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $20.50 to $41.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 17% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, 37% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Albany, GA, standard level
$8,150 to $10,700
About $27 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,850 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $8,150 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 64% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,250 | $4,350 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $6,250 | $9,400 | $12,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Albany number
Labor is 35% 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 Albany the blended ratio comes out at 0.66.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albany metro is 96.3 (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 (87.7) and land at $45 to $130.
Wood deck: what moves the price in Albany
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).
What nearby projects cost in Albany
Because every project leans on different trades, Albany's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −15% and composite deck −22%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $9,400 – $18,900 | −22% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,200 | −18% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −15% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $24,200 – $48,600 | −16% |
Albany 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 Albany is 0.66 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $18.46 an hour, which is 37% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.38 and $23.55 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 13.7 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 $17.25 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.62 and $18.96 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 68.5 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 ($23.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $690. At the 25th percentile ($17.38) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 7.4% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 58,390 jobs in the Albany area. That makes it the 293rd 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% | $17.38 | $18.46 | $23.55 | $29.12 | 0.63 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $14.62 | $17.25 | $18.96 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.66 | |||||
Climate in Albany: timing your wood deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Albany (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albany gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 62 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 63 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
Extras that change the Albany total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Albany by the average of the local wage index (0.66) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.81. 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) | $1,150 – $2,100 |
Cost by quality level and size in Albany
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albany 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
$6,250 to $8,800
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,150 to $10,700
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,000 to $12,600
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,550 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,350 | $4,100 – $5,100 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,050 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,200 | $4,850 – $6,100 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $6,700 – $9,350 | $8,700 – $11,400 | $10,700 – $13,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $8,350 – $11,700 | $10,900 – $14,200 | $13,400 – $16,700 |
Is Albany 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 $9,400 to $10,000 across Albany and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +7% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +5% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $6,400 – $12,900 | $9,650 | +2% |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $6,450 – $13,000 | $9,700 | +3% |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $6,650 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +7% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | +10% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +21% |
Across 300 US metros, Albany comes in at #299 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Albany is 9% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $7,050 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +13% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $7,200 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +15% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | +5% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +5% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | +6% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Albany's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $7,300 – $14,600 | $10,900 | +16% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +10% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $7,400 – $14,900 | $11,100 | +18% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +9% |
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Wood deck in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Albany?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,250 to $12,600 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,150 to $10,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Albany?
About $20.50 to $41.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,000, which is 7% more than Albany ($9,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $3,250 out of $9,400. Materials are 64% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Albany?
$6,700 to $13,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $130 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 9% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($10,400 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $18.46 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.38 to $23.55.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Albany?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,250 to $8,800 and premium work $10,000 to $12,600. 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 Albany?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May and October 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 Albany?
$1,150 to $2,100, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Albany
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