Wood deck cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,850 – $13,700
- Per sq ft
- $22.50 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #218
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a wood deck in Greensboro, plan on $6,850 to $13,700 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $22.50 to $45.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$8,900 to $11,700
About $29.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,300 | $6,900 |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $8,900 | $11,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,100 | $8,100 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,100 | $5,450 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,300 | $13,700 | 100% |
Why Greensboro prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Greensboro wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,100, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) and land at $45 to $140.
Greensboro 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 Greensboro is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 20.8 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 $19.28 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 59.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.58 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $620. At the 25th percentile ($19.49) it shrinks by about $610. The total moves by 6.1% or 6.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Climate in Greensboro: timing your wood deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greensboro Wtp (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Greensboro: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
Is Greensboro 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 $10,500 across Greensboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | level |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | level |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | level |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #218 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Greensboro is 0% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | +6% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +10% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $8,150 – $16,400 | $12,300 | +19% |
Add-ons priced for Greensboro
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greensboro by the average of the local wage index (0.83) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.90. 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 – $2,350 |
Planning more than one job in Greensboro?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, detached garage runs −10% and composite deck −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,400 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greensboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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
$6,850 to $9,600
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,900 to $11,700
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,000 to $13,700
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,750 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 | $4,450 – $5,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,300 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,650 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,300 – $10,200 | $9,500 – $12,400 | $11,700 – $14,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,100 – $12,800 | $11,900 – $15,500 | $14,600 – $18,300 |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Greensboro
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.
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Wood deck in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Greensboro?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,850 to $13,700 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,900 to $11,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Greensboro?
About $22.50 to $45.50 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,300, which is 0% more than Greensboro ($10,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $10,300. Materials are 59% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$7,300 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 0% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($10,300 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.49 to $28.58.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Greensboro?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,850 to $9,600 and premium work $11,000 to $13,700. Basic means: pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle. Premium means: hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features.
+Is there a bad season to build a wood deck in Greensboro?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add stairs" add in Greensboro?
$1,250 to $2,350, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Greensboro
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