Wood deck cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,850 – $13,700
- Per sq ft
- $22.50 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #225
- 1 = most expensive
Kingsport homeowners pay roughly $6,850 to $13,700 to build a wood deck at 300 sq ft, or $22.50 to $45 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kingsport is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$8,900 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 | $70 | $100 |
| Total | $8,900 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 59% |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,100 | $5,500 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,300 | $13,700 | 100% |
Where the Kingsport price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.24 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kingsport is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 40% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport metro is 96.2 (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 (86.4) and land at $45 to $130.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood deck pricing in Kingsport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport 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
$6,850 to $9,600
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,900 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 – $3,900 | $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) | $7,300 – $10,200 | $9,500 – $12,400 | $11,700 – $14,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,100 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,500 | $14,600 – $18,200 |
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 Kingsport is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 32.6 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 $21.81 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $570. At the 25th percentile ($18.84) it shrinks by about $600. The total moves by 5.6% or 5.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Kingsport bid
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.
Kingsport against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $10,100 to $10,500 across Kingsport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | +3% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 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% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #225 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Kingsport is 2% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| 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 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $6,950 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $6,800 – $13,700 | $10,200 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +11% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | +6% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $7,400 – $14,900 | $11,100 | +8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $7,500 – $15,100 | $11,300 | +10% |
Planning more than one job in Kingsport?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −6% and composite deck −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,300 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,000 – $52,100 | −10% |
When to schedule wood deck in Kingsport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kingsport (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Kingsport: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 28 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 | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Kingsport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kingsport by the average of the local wage index (0.83) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.90. 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 |
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Wood deck in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Kingsport?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,850 to $13,700 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,900 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 Kingsport?
About $22.50 to $45 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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,100, which is 1% less than Kingsport ($10,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $10,300. Materials are 59% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Kingsport?
$7,300 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Kingsport?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,850 to $9,600 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.
+Is there a bad season to build a wood deck in Kingsport?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add stairs" add in Kingsport?
$1,250 to $2,350, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Kingsport
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