Wood deck cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $8,200 – $16,400
- Per sq ft
- $27 – $54.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #35
- 1 = most expensive
A wood deck in Springfield, IL usually costs $8,200 to $16,400 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $27 to $54.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $960 more. Carpenters earn a median of $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, 27% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Springfield, IL, standard level
$10,700 to $14,000
About $35.50 to $46 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $6,700 |
| Labor | $5,500 | $7,150 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $10,700 | $14,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,900 | $7,850 | 48% |
| Labor | $4,200 | $6,300 | $8,450 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $8,200 | $12,300 | $16,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $37.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.28 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $5,900 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $45 to $140.
What local crews earn in Springfield
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 Springfield the blend is 1.28.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $37.01 an hour, 27% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 28.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is 30% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.79 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 50.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,450. That is a swing of roughly 11.6% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 100,810 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 203rd 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% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.56 | $29.52 | $35.79 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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
$8,200 to $11,500
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$10,700 to $14,000
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$13,100 to $16,400
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,300 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,650 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,950 – $5,550 | $5,150 – $6,750 | $6,350 – $7,950 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $8,750 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $14,900 | $14,000 – $17,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $10,900 – $15,300 | $14,200 – $18,600 | $17,500 – $21,900 |
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+14%) and concrete patio lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $13,700 – $27,500 | +14% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,400 | +9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,250 | +14% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $32,000 – $64,100 | +10% |
Optional extras in Springfield
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.11 for Springfield, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.28) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,550 – $2,900 |
Is Springfield 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 $11,100 to $12,400 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $8,200 – $16,400 | $12,300 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $8,100 – $16,300 | $12,200 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $8,150 – $16,300 | $12,200 | −1% |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $7,750 – $15,500 | $11,600 | −6% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $8,250 – $16,500 | $12,400 | +1% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $7,400 – $14,800 | $11,100 | −10% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $8,700 – $17,500 | $13,100 | +6% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #35 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 6% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $8,900 – $17,900 | $13,400 | +9% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $8,150 – $16,300 | $12,200 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $7,950 – $16,000 | $12,000 | −3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $7,750 – $15,500 | $11,600 | −6% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $8,100 – $16,300 | $12,200 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −19% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $8,700 – $17,400 | $13,000 | +6% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $7,450 – $15,000 | $11,200 | −9% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −19% |
Why two Springfield quotes can differ
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.
Railing
A wood or vinyl railing adds $20-$60 per linear foot.
Springfield 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, Springfield #2 (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Springfield are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Springfield gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 19 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 22 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
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Wood deck in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Springfield?
For 300 sq ft, expect $8,200 to $16,400 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,700 to $14,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Springfield?
About $27 to $54.50 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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $12,200, which is 1% less than Springfield ($12,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $6,300 out of $12,300. Materials are 48% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$8,750 to $17,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield 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 Springfield?
The BLS median is $37.01 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.51 to $39.67.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Springfield?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $8,200 to $11,500 and premium work $13,100 to $16,400. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Springfield?
$1,550 to $2,900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Springfield
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