Wood deck cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $8,150 – $16,300
- Per sq ft
- $27 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #39
- 1 = most expensive
Peoria homeowners pay roughly $8,150 to $16,300 to build a wood deck at 300 sq ft, or $27 to $54 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Peoria is 8% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.19 an hour in the Peoria area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Peoria, IL, standard level
$10,600 to $13,900
About $35 to $46 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $6,700 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $7,100 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $10,600 | $13,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,900 | $7,850 | 48% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $6,250 | $8,350 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $8,150 | $12,200 | $16,300 | 100% |
Where the Peoria price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $36.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Peoria is 1.26 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Peoria metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $5,900, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.2) and land at $45 to $140.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Peoria is 1.26 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $36.19 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $48.02 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 47.0 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 $30.27 an hour, 34% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $37.76 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 61.4 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 ($48.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,600. At the 25th percentile ($24.14) it shrinks by about $1,650. The total moves by 13.1% or 13.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 166,020 jobs in the Peoria area. That makes it the 141st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.14 | $36.19 | $48.02 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.67 | $30.27 | $37.76 | $22.66 | 1.34 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Peoria
Because every project leans on different trades, Peoria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +15% and detached garage +11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $13,600 – $27,300 | +13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,550 | +12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,250 | +15% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $32,100 – $64,400 | +11% |
Optional extras in Peoria
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Peoria by the average of the local wage index (1.26) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.10. 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) | $1,550 – $2,850 |
When to schedule wood deck in Peoria
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Peoria (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Peoria gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 26 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 21 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 23 | 2.2 | Cold |
Peoria: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Peoria 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
$8,150 to $11,400
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$10,600 to $13,900
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$13,100 to $16,300
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,300 – $4,600 | $4,300 – $5,600 | $5,300 – $6,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,950 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 | $6,300 – $7,900 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $8,700 – $12,200 | $11,300 – $14,800 | $13,900 – $17,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $10,800 – $15,200 | $14,100 – $18,500 | $17,400 – $21,700 |
Why two Peoria quotes can differ
Height and stairs
A second-story deck needs more structure. New stairs run $1,400-$2,600 installed.
Railing
A wood or vinyl railing adds $20-$60 per linear foot.
Replacement versus new
Deck replacement costs $30-$55 per sq ft because of demolition and haul-away.
How Peoria compares
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 $11,100 to $12,300 across Peoria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $8,150 – $16,300 | $12,200 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $8,100 – $16,300 | $12,200 | level |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $7,400 – $14,800 | $11,100 | −9% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $8,200 – $16,400 | $12,300 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $7,750 – $15,500 | $11,600 | −5% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $7,950 – $16,000 | $12,000 | −2% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $8,700 – $17,500 | $13,100 | +7% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Peoria comes in at #39 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Peoria is 6% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $8,900 – $17,900 | $13,400 | +10% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $7,950 – $16,000 | $12,000 | −2% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $7,750 – $15,500 | $11,600 | −5% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $8,200 – $16,400 | $12,300 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $8,100 – $16,300 | $12,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Peoria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | −21% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $6,650 – $13,400 | $10,000 | −18% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $7,650 – $15,400 | $11,500 | −6% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | −15% |
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Wood deck in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Peoria?
For 300 sq ft, expect $8,150 to $16,300 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,600 to $13,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Peoria?
About $27 to $54 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 Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $12,200, which is 0% less than Peoria ($12,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,200. Materials are 48% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Peoria?
$8,700 to $17,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Peoria?
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 Peoria area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria is 6% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($13,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Peoria?
The BLS median is $36.19 an hour in the Peoria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.14 to $48.02.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Peoria?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $8,150 to $11,400 and premium work $13,100 to $16,300. 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 Peoria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Peoria?
$1,550 to $2,850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Peoria
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