Wood deck cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,900 – $13,800
- Per sq ft
- $23 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #199
- 1 = most expensive
Greenville homeowners pay roughly $6,900 to $13,800 to build a wood deck at 300 sq ft, or $23 to $45.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greenville is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$9,000 to $11,800
About $29.50 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,900 |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $9,000 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,800 | $4,200 | $5,600 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,400 | $13,800 | 100% |
Why Greenville prices look the way they do
Labor is 41% 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 Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.3 (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 (93.3) and land at $45 to $140.
Why two Greenville quotes can differ
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.
Extras that change the Greenville total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greenville by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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 |
Is Greenville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group at $10,800. Athens is the cheapest at $9,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | −5% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | −4% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $7,200 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +4% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | level |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #199 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Greenville is 0% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −3% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $6,700 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | level |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $9,950 – $19,900 | $14,900 | +44% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +1% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greenville is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.08 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.49 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 30.8 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 $21.34 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. About 3,250 work in the metro. That is 74.7 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 ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $740. At the 25th percentile ($21.49) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 7.1% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 434,900 jobs in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area. That makes it the 58th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.28% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.49 | $24.08 | $29.52 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Greenville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$6,900 to $9,700
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,000 to $11,800
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,100 to $13,800
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,800 – $3,900 | $3,650 – $4,750 | $4,500 – $5,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,350 – $4,700 | $4,350 – $5,700 | $5,350 – $6,700 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,350 – $10,300 | $9,550 – $12,500 | $11,800 – $14,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,200 – $12,900 | $11,900 – $15,600 | $14,700 – $18,400 |
Related projects, priced for Greenville
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete patio runs −8% and composite deck −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,600 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,300 | −8% |
When to schedule wood deck in Greenville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greenville Dwtn Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greenville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 54 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
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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 $6,900 to $13,800 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,000 to $11,800. 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 $23 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 Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,400, which is 1% more than Greenville ($10,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $4,200 out of $10,400. Materials are 59% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$7,350 to $14,800. 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 $140 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 South Carolina?
Greenville is 0% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($10,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $24.08 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.49 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Greenville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,900 to $9,700 and premium work $11,100 to $13,800. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September and October 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 $2,350, 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