Wood deck cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $7,900 – $15,800
- Per sq ft
- $26 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood deck in the Bend area: $7,900 to $15,800 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 5% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$10,300 to $13,500
About $34 to $44.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,750 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $120 |
| Total | $10,300 | $13,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $6,650 | $8,850 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,450 | $5,150 | $6,850 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $7,900 | $11,900 | $15,800 | 100% |
Why Bend prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.64 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bend is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bend is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $50 to $160.
Wood deck: what moves the price in Bend
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.
Related projects, priced for Bend
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bend wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+11%) and composite deck lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $12,600 – $25,200 | +4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,400 – $63,100 | +9% |
Is Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Portland is the priciest of the group at $12,700. Medford is the cheapest at $11,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $7,900 – $15,800 | $11,900 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $7,850 – $15,800 | $11,800 | level |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $7,850 – $15,700 | $11,800 | −1% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $8,450 – $16,900 | $12,700 | +7% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $7,700 – $15,400 | $11,600 | −3% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $7,900 – $15,900 | $11,900 | level |
| Oregon (statewide) | $7,950 – $15,900 | $11,900 | level |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bend ranks #51 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bend is 0% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $8,450 – $16,900 | $12,700 | +7% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $7,850 – $15,700 | $11,800 | −1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $7,850 – $15,800 | $11,800 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $7,700 – $15,400 | $11,600 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −15% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −8% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | −21% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | −9% |
Optional extras in Bend
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Bend, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,450 – $2,700 |
Who does the work: Bend 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 Bend the blend is 1.04.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.71 and $35.99 an hour. About 1,180 work in the metro. That is 109.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.37 an hour, which is 12% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 72.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $860 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $810. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 7.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bend has 108,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 193rd 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% | $23.71 | $29.64 | $35.99 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood deck pricing in Bend
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bend. 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
$7,900 to $11,100
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$10,300 to $13,500
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$12,700 to $15,800
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,200 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,450 | $5,150 – $6,450 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,800 – $5,350 | $5,000 – $6,550 | $6,150 – $7,700 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $8,400 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,400 | $13,500 – $16,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $10,500 – $14,700 | $13,700 – $17,900 | $16,900 – $21,100 |
The best months for wood deck in Bend
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bend (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Bend are February through November: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Bend gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 22 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.1 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 43 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 37 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 41 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 34 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 28 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 23 | 2.1 | Cold |
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Wood deck in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Bend?
For 300 sq ft, expect $7,900 to $15,800 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,300 to $13,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Bend?
About $26 to $52.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $11,800, which is 0% less than Bend ($11,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $5,150 out of $11,900. Materials are 56% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Bend?
$8,400 to $16,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $160 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 0% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($11,900 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $29.64 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.71 to $35.99.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Bend?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,900 to $11,100 and premium work $12,700 to $15,800. 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 Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. August and September 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 Bend?
$1,450 to $2,700, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Bend
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