Wood deck cost in Cheyenne, WY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $7,150 – $14,300
- Per sq ft
- $23.50 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #160
- 1 = most expensive
Cheyenne homeowners pay roughly $7,150 to $14,300 to build a wood deck at 300 sq ft, or $23.50 to $47.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cheyenne is 5% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $27.00 an hour in the Cheyenne area, 7% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY, standard level
$9,300 to $12,200
About $31 to $40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $6,800 |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $9,300 | $12,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $6,000 | $8,000 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,650 | $6,200 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $7,150 | $10,700 | $14,300 | 100% |
Where the Cheyenne price comes from
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 44% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Cheyenne the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cheyenne metro is 95.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,000, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $50 to $140.
Specs and site conditions that change a Cheyenne 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood deck pricing in Cheyenne
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cheyenne 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
$7,150 to $10,000
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,300 to $12,200
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,500 to $14,300
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,900 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,950 | $4,650 – $5,850 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,450 – $4,850 | $4,500 – $5,900 | $5,550 – $6,950 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,600 – $10,700 | $9,900 – $13,000 | $12,200 – $15,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,500 – $13,300 | $12,400 – $16,200 | $15,300 – $19,100 |
Add-ons priced for Cheyenne
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Cheyenne by the average of the local wage index (0.94) 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) | $1,300 – $2,450 |
Planning more than one job in Cheyenne?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cheyenne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete patio runs −1% and composite deck −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $11,400 – $22,800 | −6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −4% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $56,000 | −4% |
How Cheyenne compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $11,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WYthis page | $7,150 – $14,300 | $10,700 | |
| Greeley, CO55 miles | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $7,300 – $14,600 | $11,000 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO90 miles | $7,350 – $14,800 | $11,100 | +3% |
| Denver, CO130 miles | $7,800 – $15,700 | $11,700 | +9% |
| Colorado Springs, CO170 miles | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | +1% |
| Wyoming (statewide) | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | level |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Cheyenne comes in at #160 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Cheyenne is 0% below the Wyoming figure.
Cheyenne is the only Wyoming metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Cheyenne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cheyenne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $6,750 – $13,500 | $10,100 | −6% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $7,600 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +6% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −4% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | −11% |
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 Cheyenne is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $28.85 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 64.0 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 $22.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $23.46 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 86.7 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 ($28.85 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($23.02) it shrinks by about $540. The total moves by 2.3% or 5.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 48,470 jobs in the Cheyenne area. That makes it the 300th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.02 | $27.00 | $28.85 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.67 | $22.23 | $23.46 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
When to schedule wood deck in Cheyenne
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Cheyenne (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Cheyenne (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Cheyenne gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 63 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.0 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 15 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 | 40 | 18 | 0.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 25 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 31 | 1.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 40 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 49 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 56 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 46 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 34 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 25 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
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Wood deck in Cheyenne: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Cheyenne?
For 300 sq ft, expect $7,150 to $14,300 in the Cheyenne area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,300 to $12,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Cheyenne?
About $23.50 to $47.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Cheyenne or Greeley?
Greeley is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,900, which is 1% more than Cheyenne ($10,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cheyenne?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $10,700. Materials are 56% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Cheyenne?
$7,600 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Cheyenne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $140 for fees in the Cheyenne area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cheyenne expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Wyoming?
Cheyenne is 0% below the Wyoming statewide estimate ($10,800 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Cheyenne?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Cheyenne area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.02 to $28.85.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Cheyenne?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,150 to $10,000 and premium work $11,500 to $14,300. 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 Cheyenne?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Cheyenne?
$1,300 to $2,450, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Cheyenne
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