Wood deck cost in Wyoming
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $7,150 – $14,400
- Per sq ft
- $24 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $11,400
- Metros covered
- 1
Wyoming prices for wood deck: $7,150 to $14,400 for 300 sq ft, or $24 to $47.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 5% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $27.33 an hour.
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Wyoming (statewide), standard level
$9,350 to $12,200
About $31 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $6,800 |
| Labor | $4,050 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $9,350 | $12,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Wyoming
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,000 | $8,000 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,700 | $6,250 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $7,150 | $10,800 | $14,400 | 100% |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Wyoming
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Wyoming
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wyoming wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$7,150 to $10,100
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,350 to $12,200
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,500 to $14,400
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,900 – $4,050 | $3,800 – $4,950 | $4,650 – $5,850 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,450 – $4,850 | $4,500 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,000 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,650 – $10,700 | $9,950 – $13,000 | $12,300 – $15,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,550 – $13,400 | $12,400 – $16,300 | $15,300 – $19,100 |
Wyoming metro-by-metro prices
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $7,150 – $14,300 | $10,700 | level |
When Wyoming weather lets you build
Season matters for wood deck. For each Wyoming metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Cheyenne has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 15 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 18 | 84 | 15 | 9: March through November |
How Wyoming compares with nearby states
Wyoming ranks 33 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. Wyoming sits at $10,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 120 miles away | $7,600 – $15,300 | $11,400 | +6% |
| South Dakota | 350 miles away | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −5% |
| Utah | 420 miles away | $7,050 – $14,100 | $10,600 | −2% |
| Nebraska | 440 miles away | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −4% |
| Montana | 460 miles away | $7,350 – $14,700 | $11,000 | +2% |
Wages behind the Wyoming number
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 0.95 for Wyoming.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.33 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.79 an hour. BLS counts 2,260 of them working in the state, 80.5 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 $22.13 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $24.00 an hour. About 3,350 work in the state. That is 119.3 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 ($29.79 an hour) would add about $330 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.44) would take off about $530. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 280,740 jobs across Wyoming (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.44 | $27.33 | $29.79 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.51 | $22.13 | $24.00 | $22.66 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Wyoming
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wyoming wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete patio comes out highest (−2%) and composite deck lowest (−5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $11,400 – $22,900 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −4% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $56,000 | −4% |
Optional extras in Wyoming
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wyoming by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.95), a factor of 0.95. 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) | $1,350 – $2,450 |
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Wood deck in Wyoming: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Wyoming?
$7,150 to $14,400 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wyoming can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wyoming is cheapest for wood deck?
Cheyenne at about $10,700 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is wood deck cheaper in Wyoming than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $10,800 against $11,400 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wyoming?
About 43% ($4,700). Materials are 56%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Wyoming?
The BLS statewide median is $27.33 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.44 to $29.79.
+Where does Wyoming rank for wood deck costs?
33rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $10,800 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Wyoming?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,150 to $10,100 and premium work $11,500 to $14,400. 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 Wyoming?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wyoming metros we cover, Cheyenne 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 Wyoming?
$1,350 to $2,450, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck by city in Wyoming
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