Wood deck cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,350 – $12,700
- Per sq ft
- $21 – $42
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #294
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a wood deck in Texarkana, plan on $6,350 to $12,700 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $21 to $42 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 16% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$8,250 to $10,800
About $27.50 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $6,700 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $8,250 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,900 | $7,850 | 62% |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,750 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,550 | $12,700 | 100% |
Where the Texarkana price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Texarkana wages are 0.72 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Texarkana metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $5,900, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (84.0) and land at $40 to $130.
Texarkana: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Texarkana 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
$6,350 to $8,900
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,250 to $10,800
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,200 to $12,700
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,550 – $3,600 | $3,350 – $4,400 | $4,150 – $5,150 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,050 – $4,300 | $4,000 – $5,250 | $4,950 – $6,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $6,750 – $9,500 | $8,800 – $11,500 | $10,900 – $13,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $8,450 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,400 | $13,500 – $16,900 |
What nearby projects cost in Texarkana
Because every project leans on different trades, Texarkana's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −14% and composite deck −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $9,700 – $19,500 | −19% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,250 | −17% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $24,500 – $49,100 | −15% |
Is Texarkana cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Texarkana. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $9,550 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +3% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | +3% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | level |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +8% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, Texarkana comes in at #294 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Texarkana is 8% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +11% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $6,650 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,500 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Texarkana's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +8% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | +8% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +9% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $7,600 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +20% |
Climate in Texarkana: timing your wood deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Texarkana (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Texarkana (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Texarkana gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 4.3 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 82 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 | 33 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 5.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Texarkana bid
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.
Texarkana labor market for wood deck
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 Texarkana is 0.72 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $20.51 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.41 and $23.92 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 15.6 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 $17.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.37 and $19.11 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 78.2 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 ($23.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($17.41) it shrinks by about $420. The total moves by 4.9% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 57,580 jobs in the Texarkana area. That makes it the 296th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $17.41 | $20.51 | $23.92 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Extras that change the Texarkana total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Texarkana by the average of the local wage index (0.72) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.83. 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) | $1,150 – $2,150 |
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Wood deck in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Texarkana?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,350 to $12,700 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,250 to $10,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Texarkana?
About $21 to $42 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $9,850, which is 3% more than Texarkana ($9,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $9,550. Materials are 62% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$6,750 to $13,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Texarkana?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $130 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 8% below the Texas statewide estimate ($10,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Texarkana?
The BLS median is $20.51 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.41 to $23.92.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Texarkana?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,350 to $8,900 and premium work $10,200 to $12,700. 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 Texarkana?
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 Texarkana?
$1,150 to $2,150, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Texarkana
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