Wood deck cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $7,400 – $14,800
- Per sq ft
- $24.50 – $49
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #114
- 1 = most expensive
Davenport homeowners pay roughly $7,400 to $14,800 to build a wood deck at 300 sq ft, or $24.50 to $49 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Davenport is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Davenport, IA, standard level
$9,650 to $12,600
About $32 to $41.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,150 | $6,750 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,750 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $9,650 | $12,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,950 | $7,900 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,400 | $5,100 | $6,800 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,100 | $14,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Davenport number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Davenport wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Davenport metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $5,950, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.1) and land at $45 to $130.
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 Davenport is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 37.1 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 $26.14 an hour, 15% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $33.98 an hour. About 1,320 work in the metro. That is 73.2 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 ($35.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $890. At the 25th percentile ($23.15) it shrinks by about $800. The total moves by 8.0% or 7.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,450 jobs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. That makes it the 128th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.74 | $26.14 | $33.98 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Davenport
Because every project leans on different trades, Davenport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +4% and composite deck −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,000 | −1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +4% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,800 | −1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Davenport bid
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).
Is Davenport 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 $10,300 to $12,200 across Davenport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $7,400 – $14,800 | $11,100 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $6,800 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −8% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $8,150 – $16,300 | $12,200 | +10% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $7,300 – $14,600 | $10,900 | −2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −2% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $7,950 – $16,000 | $12,000 | +8% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $7,200 – $14,400 | $10,800 | −3% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Davenport comes in at #114 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Davenport is 3% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $7,350 – $14,800 | $11,100 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $6,800 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −8% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | −4% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | −7% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $7,300 – $14,600 | $10,900 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Davenport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | −5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −11% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −8% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood deck pricing in Davenport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Davenport 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
$7,400 to $10,400
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,650 to $12,600
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,900 to $14,800
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,000 – $4,200 | $3,900 – $5,100 | $4,800 – $6,000 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,550 – $5,000 | $4,650 – $6,100 | $5,750 – $7,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,900 – $11,100 | $10,300 – $13,400 | $12,600 – $15,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,850 – $13,800 | $12,800 – $16,800 | $15,800 – $19,700 |
When to schedule wood deck in Davenport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Davenport (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 Davenport (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.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
Optional extras in Davenport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Davenport by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.99. 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) | $1,400 – $2,550 |
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Wood deck in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Davenport?
For 300 sq ft, expect $7,400 to $14,800 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,650 to $12,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Davenport?
About $24.50 to $49 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 Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,300, which is 8% less than Davenport ($11,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $5,100 out of $11,100. Materials are 53% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Davenport?
$7,900 to $15,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Davenport?
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 Davenport area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 3% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($10,800 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Davenport?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,400 to $10,400 and premium work $11,900 to $14,800. 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 Davenport?
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 Davenport?
$1,400 to $2,550, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Davenport
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