Wood deck cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $7,250 – $14,500
- Per sq ft
- $24 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #143
- 1 = most expensive
A wood deck in Coeur d'Alene, ID usually costs $7,250 to $14,500 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $24 to $48 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $450 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$9,450 to $12,400
About $31 to $41 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,850 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $9,450 | $12,400 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,750 | $6,300 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $7,250 | $10,900 | $14,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Coeur d'Alene number
Labor is 44% 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 Coeur d'Alene the blended ratio comes out at 0.96.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Coeur d'Alene is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,050 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.3: $50 to $150.
Coeur d'Alene against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $12,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $7,850 – $15,800 | $11,800 | +9% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | level |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $8,050 – $16,100 | $12,100 | +11% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $7,900 – $15,900 | $11,900 | +9% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $8,600 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +18% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | −3% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Coeur d'Alene ranks #143 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 3% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | −4% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $7,200 – $14,500 | $10,800 | −1% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $6,650 – $13,400 | $10,000 | −8% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $7,600 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +5% |
Planning more than one job in Coeur d'Alene?
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Coeur d'Alene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+1%) and composite deck lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $11,600 – $23,200 | −4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,800 | −2% |
Coeur d'Alene weather and the wood deck calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Coeur D'Alene (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 Coeur d'Alene are March through October: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, November 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.
Coeur d'Alene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 36 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 31 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 44 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 32 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Coeur d'Alene
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).
Height and stairs
A second-story deck needs more structure. New stairs run $1,400-$2,600 installed.
Extras that change the Coeur d'Alene total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Coeur d'Alene, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,350 – $2,500 |
What local crews earn in Coeur d'Alene
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 Coeur d'Alene the blend is 0.96.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 109.3 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 $24.48 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 149.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $420 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $520. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 3.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Coeur d'Alene has 72,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 254th 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% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood deck pricing in Coeur d'Alene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Coeur d'Alene. 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
$7,250 to $10,200
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,450 to $12,400
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,600 to $14,500
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,950 – $4,100 | $3,800 – $5,000 | $4,700 – $5,900 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,500 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,000 | $5,650 – $7,050 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,750 – $10,800 | $10,100 – $13,200 | $12,400 – $15,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,650 – $13,500 | $12,600 – $16,400 | $15,500 – $19,300 |
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Wood deck in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Coeur d'Alene?
For 300 sq ft, expect $7,250 to $14,500 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,450 to $12,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Coeur d'Alene?
About $24 to $48 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $11,800, which is 9% more than Coeur d'Alene ($10,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $10,900. Materials are 56% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$7,750 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $150 for fees in the Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 3% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Coeur d'Alene?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $30.11.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,250 to $10,200 and premium work $11,600 to $14,500. 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 Coeur d'Alene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August 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 Coeur d'Alene?
$1,350 to $2,500, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Coeur d'Alene
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