Wood deck cost in Utah
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $7,050 – $14,100
- Per sq ft
- $23.50 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $11,400
- Metros covered
- 5
Across Utah, a wood deck costs about $7,050 to $14,100 for 300 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 7% below the US figure of $11,400. Carpenters earn a median $25.17 an hour in Utah (US: $29.12).
Inside Utah, the metros we cover range from $10,200 (St. George) to $11,100 (Salt Lake City) 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 Utah (statewide), standard level
$9,150 to $12,000
About $30.50 to $39.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,900 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $5,000 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $9,150 | $12,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Utah
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,100 | $8,100 | 57% |
| Labor | $2,950 | $4,400 | $5,850 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $7,050 | $10,600 | $14,100 | 100% |
Utah seasons and wood deck
Season matters for wood deck. For each Utah metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Logan has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Utah at 9 months (March through November); St. George has the shortest at 8 (October through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in St. George to 17 inches in Provo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 24 | 94 | 16 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Provo | 24 | 95 | 17 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Ogden | 21 | 91 | 16 | 8: March through June and August through November |
| St. George | 28 | 102 | 9 | 8: October through May |
| Logan | 14 | 89 | 17 | 9: March through November |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Utah
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.89 for Utah.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $25.17 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.20 an hour. BLS counts 15,220 of them working in the state, 87.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.38 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $26.56 an hour. About 20,950 work in the state. That is 120.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.20 an hour) would add about $680 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.04) would take off about $430. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,735,590 jobs across Utah (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.04 | $25.17 | $30.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.63 | $22.38 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Extras that change the Utah total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Utah by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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) | $1,300 – $2,400 |
Related projects, priced for Utah
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Utah wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−2%) and composite deck lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $11,100 – $22,200 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,350 | −2% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,800 | −6% |
Quality levels and sizes in Utah
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Utah wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$7,050 to $9,850
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,150 to $12,000
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,300 to $14,100
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,850 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,850 | $4,600 – $5,750 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,400 – $4,800 | $4,450 – $5,800 | $5,450 – $6,850 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,500 – $10,500 | $9,750 – $12,800 | $12,000 – $15,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,350 – $13,100 | $12,200 – $16,000 | $15,000 – $18,800 |
Utah metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $10,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $7,400 – $14,800 | $11,100 | +5% |
| Provo, UT | $7,050 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +1% |
| Logan, UT | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | −3% |
| St. George, UT | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −3% |
Utah against its neighbors
Utah ranks 35 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. Utah sits at $10,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 280 miles away | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | level |
| Nevada | 290 miles away | $7,500 – $15,000 | $11,300 | +7% |
| Montana | 400 miles away | $7,350 – $14,700 | $11,000 | +4% |
| Colorado | 410 miles away | $7,600 – $15,300 | $11,400 | +8% |
| Wyoming | 420 miles away | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +2% |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Utah
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.
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Wood deck in Utah: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Utah?
$7,050 to $14,100 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Utah can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Utah is cheapest for wood deck?
St. George at about $10,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Salt Lake City at $11,100.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Utah than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $10,600 against $11,400 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Utah?
About 42% ($4,400). Materials are 57%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.89x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Utah?
The BLS statewide median is $25.17 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.04 to $30.20.
+Where does Utah rank for wood deck costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,600 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Utah?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,050 to $9,850 and premium work $11,300 to $14,100. 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 Utah?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Utah metros we cover, Logan has the most comfortable months (9 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 Utah?
$1,300 to $2,400, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck by city in Utah
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