Wood deck cost in Clarksville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,800 – $13,700
- Per sq ft
- $22.50 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #227
- 1 = most expensive
A wood deck in Clarksville, TN usually costs $6,800 to $13,700 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $22.50 to $45 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,100 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Clarksville, TN, standard level
$8,850 to $11,600
About $29.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,850 |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $8,850 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Clarksville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,100 | $5,450 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Clarksville number
Labor is 40% 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 Clarksville the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Clarksville is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,050 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.9: $45 to $140.
Wood deck: what moves the price in Clarksville
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 Clarksville
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Clarksville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−5%) and composite deck lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,300 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,500 | −10% |
How Clarksville compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Clarksville. Huntsville is the lowest at about $10,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 140 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TNthis page | $6,800 – $13,700 | $10,200 | |
| Nashville, TN65 miles | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +5% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +11% |
| Jackson, TN95 miles | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | level |
| Huntsville, AL140 miles | $6,750 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Clarksville ranks #227 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Clarksville is 2% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +5% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Clarksville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $7,450 – $15,000 | $11,200 | +9% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | −2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $6,600 – $13,300 | $9,950 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Clarksville
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 Clarksville the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.60 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $28.68 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 28.1 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 $20.17 an hour, which is 11% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $23.18 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 60.1 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 $690 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Clarksville has 103,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 200th 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% | $21.48 | $23.60 | $28.68 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.68 | $20.17 | $23.18 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Clarksville weather and the wood deck calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Clarksville Wwtp (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 Clarksville are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Clarksville gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 4.0 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 57 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 | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 31 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 38 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 65 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 60 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 48 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 31 | 4.9 | Workable |
Extras that change the Clarksville total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Clarksville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,250 – $2,350 |
Clarksville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Clarksville. 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
$6,800 to $9,550
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,850 to $11,600
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,900 to $13,700
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,750 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,700 | $4,450 – $5,550 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,300 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,650 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,250 – $10,200 | $9,450 – $12,400 | $11,700 – $14,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,050 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,500 | $14,500 – $18,200 |
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Wood deck in Clarksville: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Clarksville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,800 to $13,700 in the Clarksville area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,850 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Clarksville?
About $22.50 to $45 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 Clarksville or Nashville?
Nashville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,800, which is 5% more than Clarksville ($10,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Clarksville?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $10,200. Materials are 59% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Clarksville?
$7,250 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Clarksville expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Clarksville is 2% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($10,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Clarksville?
The BLS median is $23.60 an hour in the Clarksville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $28.68.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Clarksville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,800 to $9,550 and premium work $10,900 to $13,700. 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 Clarksville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January 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 Clarksville?
$1,250 to $2,350, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Clarksville
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