Wood deck cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,800 – $13,600
- Per sq ft
- $22.50 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #237
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a wood deck in Gulfport, plan on $6,800 to $13,600 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $22.50 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.78 an hour in the Gulfport area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$8,850 to $11,600
About $29 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,850 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $8,850 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,050 | $5,400 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Gulfport number
Labor is 40% 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 Gulfport the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Gulfport metro is 96.2 (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 (90.0) and land at $45 to $140.
Gulfport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Gulfport 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
$6,800 to $9,500
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,850 to $11,600
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,900 to $13,600
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,750 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,700 | $4,400 – $5,550 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,300 – $4,600 | $4,300 – $5,600 | $5,300 – $6,600 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,250 – $10,100 | $9,400 – $12,300 | $11,600 – $14,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,050 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,400 | $14,500 – $18,100 |
Climate in Gulfport: timing your wood deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Gulfport - Biloxi Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Gulfport (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Gulfport gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 69 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 | 61 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 66 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 6.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 71 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
Gulfport 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 Gulfport is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.78 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.51 and $25.23 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 33.5 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 $18.69 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $22.67 an hour. About 1,090 work in the metro. That is 68.9 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 ($25.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($21.51) it shrinks by about $310. The total moves by 1.9% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 158,310 jobs in the Gulfport-Biloxi area. That makes it the 149th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.51 | $23.78 | $25.23 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.86 | $18.69 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Why two Gulfport 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.
Gulfport against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Gulfport is the priciest of the group. Slidell is the cheapest at $9,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,100 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −2% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,000 | −2% |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −1% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Gulfport comes in at #237 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Gulfport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $7,150 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $7,850 – $15,800 | $11,800 | +16% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $7,650 – $15,300 | $11,500 | +13% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $6,050 – $12,100 | $9,050 | −11% |
Planning more than one job in Gulfport?
Because every project leans on different trades, Gulfport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, detached garage runs −11% and concrete patio −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,200 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,350 | −16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −13% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,700 – $51,600 | −11% |
Optional extras in Gulfport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Gulfport by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.89. 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) | $1,250 – $2,300 |
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Wood deck in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Gulfport?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,800 to $13,600 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,850 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Gulfport?
About $22.50 to $45 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 Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,100, which is 1% less than Gulfport ($10,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $4,050 out of $10,200. Materials are 59% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Gulfport?
$7,250 to $14,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Gulfport?
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 Gulfport area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($10,100 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Gulfport?
The BLS median is $23.78 an hour in the Gulfport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.51 to $25.23.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Gulfport?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,800 to $9,500 and premium work $10,900 to $13,600. 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 Gulfport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 Gulfport?
$1,250 to $2,300, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Gulfport
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