Wood deck cost in Greenville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,750 – $13,500
- Per sq ft
- $22.50 – $44.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #251
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood deck in the Greenville area: $6,750 to $13,500 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 11% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.47 an hour in the Greenville area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Greenville, NC, standard level
$8,750 to $11,500
About $29 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,300 | $6,900 |
| Labor | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $8,750 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Greenville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,100 | $8,100 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,100 | $13,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Greenville number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Greenville wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greenville is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,100 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.4: $45 to $130.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood deck pricing in Greenville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greenville. 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
$6,750 to $9,450
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,750 to $11,500
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,800 to $13,500
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,700 – $3,850 | $3,550 – $4,650 | $4,400 – $5,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,250 – $4,550 | $4,250 – $5,550 | $5,250 – $6,550 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,200 – $10,100 | $9,350 – $12,200 | $11,500 – $14,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $8,950 – $12,600 | $11,700 – $15,300 | $14,400 – $18,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Greenville
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greenville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−11%) and concrete patio lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,400 – $20,900 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,600 – $51,400 | −11% |
The best months for wood deck in Greenville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greenville (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 Greenville are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 53 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.3 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 53 | 33 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 41 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 71 | 5.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 70 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 64 | 7.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 35 | 3.5 | Workable |
Optional extras in Greenville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Greenville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.80) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,250 – $2,300 |
Greenville against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Durham is the priciest of the group at $10,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NCthis page | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, NC100 miles | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | level |
| Wilmington, NC100 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
| Durham, NC100 miles | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +4% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | +2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +2% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greenville ranks #251 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greenville is 2% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +4% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $7,300 – $14,600 | $11,000 | +8% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +6% |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Greenville
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).
Height and stairs
A second-story deck needs more structure. New stairs run $1,400-$2,600 installed.
Who does the work: Greenville trade wages
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 Greenville the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.47 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $27.01 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 22.3 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 $20.40 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $23.08 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 55.7 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 $620 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $550. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 6.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greenville has 80,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 236th 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% | $18.46 | $22.47 | $27.01 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.36 | $20.40 | $23.08 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Wood deck in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Greenville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,750 to $13,500 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,750 to $11,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Greenville?
About $22.50 to $44.50 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 Greenville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,500, which is 3% more than Greenville ($10,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $3,950 out of $10,100. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$7,200 to $14,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Greenville?
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 Greenville area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville is 2% 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 Greenville?
The BLS median is $22.47 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.46 to $27.01.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Greenville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,750 to $9,450 and premium work $10,800 to $13,500. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February 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 Greenville?
$1,250 to $2,300, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Greenville
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