Wood deck cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $8,050 – $16,100
- Per sq ft
- $26.50 – $53
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #45
- 1 = most expensive
Kennewick homeowners pay roughly $8,050 to $16,100 to build a wood deck at 300 sq ft, or $26.50 to $53 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kennewick is 6% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $30.92 an hour in the Kennewick area, 6% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$10,500 to $13,700
About $34.50 to $45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,750 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $4,650 | $6,050 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $10,500 | $13,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $6,600 | $8,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,550 | $5,350 | $7,150 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $8,050 | $12,100 | $16,100 | 100% |
Why Kennewick prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Kennewick wages are 1.08 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kennewick metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,600, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) and land at $50 to $150.
When to schedule wood deck in Kennewick
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Pasco Tri Cities Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Kennewick (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Kennewick gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.0 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.6 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 41 | 28 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 28 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 33 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 38 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 57 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 56 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 38 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 32 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 1.0 | Cold |
Why two Kennewick quotes can differ
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).
Height and stairs
A second-story deck needs more structure. New stairs run $1,400-$2,600 installed.
How Kennewick compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Kennewick. Coeur d'Alene is the lowest at about $10,900 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $8,050 – $16,100 | $12,100 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $7,900 – $15,900 | $11,900 | −2% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $7,850 – $15,800 | $11,800 | −2% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $8,600 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +7% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −10% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $8,450 – $16,900 | $12,700 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $8,500 – $17,000 | $12,700 | +6% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Kennewick comes in at #45 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Kennewick is 5% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| 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% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $7,900 – $15,900 | $11,900 | −2% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $8,050 – $16,200 | $12,100 | level |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $8,450 – $17,000 | $12,700 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Kennewick's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,900 | −18% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $7,550 – $15,100 | $11,300 | −6% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $7,950 – $16,000 | $12,000 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $7,700 – $15,400 | $11,500 | −4% |
Planning more than one job in Kennewick?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kennewick's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete patio runs +16% and composite deck +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $12,900 – $25,800 | +7% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,650 | +16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,250 | +15% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $32,300 – $64,700 | +11% |
Optional extras in Kennewick
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kennewick by the average of the local wage index (1.08) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.07. 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) | $1,500 – $2,750 |
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 Kennewick is 1.08 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.92 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.03 and $48.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,310 of them working in the area, 101.2 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 $26.32 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $33.92 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 85.7 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 ($48.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,350. At the 25th percentile ($29.03) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 19.5% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,490 jobs in the Kennewick-Richland area. That makes it the 169th 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% | $29.03 | $30.92 | $48.19 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.79 | $26.32 | $33.92 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Kennewick
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kennewick 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
$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 $16,100
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,250 – $4,550 | $4,250 – $5,550 | $5,200 – $6,550 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,900 – $5,450 | $5,050 – $6,650 | $6,250 – $7,800 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $8,550 – $12,000 | $11,100 – $14,600 | $13,700 – $17,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $10,700 – $15,000 | $13,900 – $18,200 | $17,100 – $21,400 |
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Wood deck in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Kennewick?
For 300 sq ft, expect $8,050 to $16,100 in the Kennewick 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 Kennewick?
About $26.50 to $53 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $11,900, which is 2% less than Kennewick ($12,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $5,350 out of $12,100. Materials are 55% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Kennewick?
$8,550 to $17,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Kennewick?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $150 for fees in the Kennewick area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick 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 Kennewick?
The BLS median is $30.92 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.03 to $48.19.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Kennewick?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $8,050 to $11,300 and premium work $12,900 to $16,100. 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 Kennewick?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June 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 Kennewick?
$1,500 to $2,750, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Kennewick
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