Wood deck cost in Oklahoma
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $6,600 – $13,200
- Per sq ft
- $22 – $43.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $11,400
- Metros covered
- 2
Oklahoma prices for wood deck: $6,600 to $13,200 for 300 sq ft, or $22 to $43.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 13% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $22.55 an hour.
Inside Oklahoma, the metros we cover range from $9,950 (Tulsa) to $10,000 (Oklahoma City) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Oklahoma (statewide), standard level
$8,550 to $11,200
About $28.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $6,700 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $4,400 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $8,550 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Oklahoma
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,900 | $7,900 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,900 | $5,200 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $6,600 | $9,900 | $13,200 | 100% |
Oklahoma seasons and wood deck
Season matters for wood deck. For each Oklahoma metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Oklahoma metro on the list has 10 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 36 inches a year in Oklahoma City to 41 in Tulsa.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 27 | 93 | 36 | 10: September through June |
| Tulsa | 28 | 94 | 41 | 10: September through June |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Oklahoma
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.
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Oklahoma
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$6,600 to $9,250
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,550 to $11,200
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,600 to $13,200
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,550 | $4,300 – $5,350 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,200 – $4,450 | $4,150 – $5,450 | $5,100 – $6,400 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,000 – $9,850 | $9,150 – $12,000 | $11,200 – $14,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $8,750 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $14,900 | $14,000 – $17,600 |
Add-ons priced for Oklahoma
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Oklahoma by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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) | $1,200 – $2,250 |
Oklahoma metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $9,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $6,650 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +1% |
| Tulsa, OK | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +1% |
Related projects, priced for Oklahoma
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−12%) and composite deck lowest (−15%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,500 | −15% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,300 – $50,800 | −13% |
How Oklahoma compares with nearby states
Oklahoma ranks 51 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for wood deck, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $14,300 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $9,900, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. Oklahoma sits at $9,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 160 miles away | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +8% |
| Arkansas | 220 miles away | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | level |
| Missouri | 320 miles away | $7,550 – $15,100 | $11,300 | +15% |
| Texas | 330 miles away | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +4% |
| Nebraska | 380 miles away | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +4% |
Oklahoma labor market for wood deck
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Oklahoma.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.55 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $25.72 an hour. BLS counts 3,820 of them working in the state, 22.4 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 $18.92 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.82 an hour. About 13,710 work in the state. That is 80.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($25.72 an hour) would add about $430 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.37) would take off about $430. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,707,680 jobs across Oklahoma (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $19.37 | $22.55 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.77 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.54 | $18.92 | $22.82 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Wood deck in Oklahoma: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Oklahoma?
$6,600 to $13,200 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oklahoma can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oklahoma is cheapest for wood deck?
Tulsa at about $9,950 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Oklahoma City at $10,000.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Oklahoma than the US average?
It is 13% cheaper: $9,900 against $11,400 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oklahoma?
About 39% ($3,900). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Oklahoma?
The BLS statewide median is $22.55 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $25.72.
+Where does Oklahoma rank for wood deck costs?
51st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,900 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Oklahoma?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,600 to $9,250 and premium work $10,600 to $13,200. Basic means: pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle. Premium means: hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features.
+Does the season matter for wood deck in Oklahoma?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oklahoma metros we cover, Oklahoma City has the most comfortable months (10 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add stairs" add in Oklahoma?
$1,200 to $2,250, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck by city in Oklahoma
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