Wood deck cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $6,850 – $13,800
- Per sq ft
- $22.50 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $11,400
- Metros covered
- 21
What does it cost to build a wood deck in Texas? Plan on $6,850 to $13,800 for 300 sq ft. Wages (0.82x the US blend), materials (price index 98.1) and permit costs (97.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 9%.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $9,050 (Brownsville) to $10,800 (Midland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Texas (statewide), standard level
$8,950 to $11,700
About $29.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,350 | $7,000 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $8,950 | $11,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $6,200 | $8,250 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,050 | $5,400 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,300 | $13,800 | 100% |
Wood deck cost by metro in Texas
4 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 19%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $7,200 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +5% |
| Beaumont, TX | $7,150 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +4% |
| Dallas, TX | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −1% |
| Austin, TX | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,650 – $13,400 | $10,000 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | −3% |
| Amarillo, TX | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −4% |
| Waco, TX | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −4% |
| College Station, TX | $6,550 – $13,100 | $9,850 | −5% |
| Longview, TX | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −6% |
| Lubbock, TX | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | −7% |
| Abilene, TX | $6,400 – $12,800 | $9,600 | −7% |
| Texarkana, TX | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | −8% |
| El Paso, TX | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −9% |
| Laredo, TX | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,400 | −9% |
| Brownsville, TX | $6,050 – $12,100 | $9,050 | −12% |
Weather windows across Texas
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Texas is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 43 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. Texas sits at $10,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −4% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $6,700 – $13,400 | $10,100 | −3% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −4% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −2% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +3% |
Basic, standard or premium: Texas prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 10x12 (120 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$6,850 to $9,650
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,950 to $11,700
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,000 to $13,800
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,800 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 | $4,450 – $5,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,300 – $4,650 | $4,350 – $5,700 | $5,350 – $6,700 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,300 – $10,300 | $9,550 – $12,500 | $11,700 – $14,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,150 – $12,800 | $11,900 – $15,600 | $14,700 – $18,300 |
Why two Texas quotes can differ
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.
Wages behind the Texas number
Texas's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.82 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.78 an hour. About 33,540 work in the state. That is 23.8 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 $19.53 an hour, which is 14% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 123,250 of them working in the state, 87.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($27.78 an hour) would add about $580 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.48) would take off about $280. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.48 | $23.51 | $27.78 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.66 | $19.53 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Texas
Each project weights the trades differently, so Texas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, paver patio is −7% 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 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,800 | −9% |
Optional extras in Texas
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Texas, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.82) and goods price index (0.98). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,250 – $2,350 |
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Wood deck in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Texas?
$6,850 to $13,800 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for wood deck?
Brownsville at about $9,050 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Midland at $10,800.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $10,300 against $11,400 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 39% ($4,050). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $23.51 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.78.
+Where does Texas rank for wood deck costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,300 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Texas?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,850 to $9,650 and premium work $11,000 to $13,800. 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 Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana 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 Texas?
$1,250 to $2,350, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck by city in Texas
- Midland, TX$10,800 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$10,700 midpoint
- Dallas, TX$10,700 midpoint
- Houston, TX$10,600 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$10,200 midpoint
- Austin, TX$10,200 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$10,000 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$10,000 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$9,900 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$9,900 midpoint
- Waco, TX$9,900 midpoint
- College Station, TX$9,850 midpoint
- Longview, TX$9,800 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$9,700 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$9,600 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$9,600 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$9,550 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$9,500 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$9,450 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$9,400 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$9,050 midpoint
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