Wood deck cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $8,050 – $16,200
- Per sq ft
- $26.50 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #42
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood deck in the Bremerton area: $8,050 to $16,200 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$10,500 to $13,700
About $34.50 to $45.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,750 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $6,100 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $130 |
| Total | $10,500 | $13,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $6,600 | $8,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $5,400 | $7,200 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $110 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $8,050 | $12,100 | $16,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Bremerton number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Bremerton wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bremerton is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,600 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.6: $55 to $160.
Who does the work: Bremerton trade wages
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 Bremerton the blend is 1.09.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $31.25 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 100.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $26.30 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 66.1 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 $1,500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 12.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard has 93,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 216th 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% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Bremerton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bremerton. 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
$8,050 to $11,300
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$10,500 to $13,700
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$12,900 to $16,200
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,250 – $4,600 | $4,250 – $5,550 | $5,250 – $6,550 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,900 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,650 | $6,250 – $7,850 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $8,600 – $12,100 | $11,200 – $14,700 | $13,800 – $17,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $10,700 – $15,000 | $14,000 – $18,300 | $17,200 – $21,500 |
The best months for wood deck in Bremerton
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bremerton (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bremerton: 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.
Bremerton gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (9.9 inches in December). The station averages about 4 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 | 36 | 9.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 38 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 55 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 8.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 9.9 | Workable |
Why two Bremerton quotes can differ
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.
Wood species
Pressure-treated pine is the cheapest at $25-$50 per sq ft installed. Ipe runs $50-$70 and bamboo $27-$52 (HomeGuide).
How Bremerton compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $12,900. Yakima is the cheapest at $11,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $8,050 – $16,200 | $12,100 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $8,600 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +7% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $7,950 – $16,000 | $12,000 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $8,450 – $17,000 | $12,700 | +5% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $7,900 – $15,900 | $11,900 | −2% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $8,450 – $16,900 | $12,700 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $8,500 – $17,000 | $12,700 | +5% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bremerton ranks #42 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bremerton is 5% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $8,600 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +7% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $7,850 – $15,800 | $11,800 | −2% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $7,950 – $16,000 | $12,000 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $8,050 – $16,100 | $12,100 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $7,900 – $15,900 | $11,900 | −2% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $8,450 – $17,000 | $12,700 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $8,400 – $16,800 | $12,600 | +4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $8,450 – $17,000 | $12,700 | +5% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $6,800 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −15% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | −15% |
Planning more than one job in Bremerton?
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bremerton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete patio comes out highest (+16%) and composite deck lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $12,900 – $25,900 | +7% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,700 | +16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,300 | +16% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,000 | +10% |
Optional extras in Bremerton
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Bremerton, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.09) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,500 – $2,800 |
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Wood deck in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Bremerton?
For 300 sq ft, expect $8,050 to $16,200 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,500 to $13,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Bremerton?
About $26.50 to $53.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $12,900, which is 7% more than Bremerton ($12,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $5,400 out of $12,100. Materials are 55% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Bremerton?
$8,600 to $17,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $160 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 5% below the Washington statewide estimate ($12,700 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $31.25 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $42.18.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Bremerton?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $8,050 to $11,300 and premium work $12,900 to $16,200. 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 Bremerton?
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 Bremerton?
$1,500 to $2,800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Bremerton
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