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Deck building cost in Massachusetts
Most homeowners pay $11,400 – $19,000 (mid-range, typical $14,600, before sales tax), 12% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Massachusetts
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $12,900 $10,100 – $16,800 | $7,427 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $14,600 $11,400 – $19,000 | $8,534 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $24,500 $19,100 – $31,900 | $12,571 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Massachusetts are different
Labour makes up about 58% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 24% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 12% above the national figure.
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | $13,000 | $14,700 | $24,600 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $12,900 | $14,600 | $24,500 |
| Worcester, MA | $12,700 | $14,400 | $24,100 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $12,500 | $14,100 | $23,700 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $12,100 | $13,700 | $23,100 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $12,100 | $13,700 | $23,100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $11,700 | $13,300 | $22,500 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Deck building cost in Hawaii | $15,800 |
| Deck building cost in Illinois | $15,100 |
| Deck building cost in California | $14,700 |
| Deck building cost in Alaska | $14,500 |
| Deck building cost in Washington | $14,500 |
| Deck building cost in New York | $14,300 |
| National average | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Massachusetts?
A mid-range job typically costs $14,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $11,400 and $19,000. A basic job is about $12,900 and a premium one about $24,500.
Is deck building more expensive in Massachusetts than the national average?
Massachusetts: 12% above the national average. Labour makes up about 58% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 24% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 12% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Massachusetts?
About 58% at the mid-range level, around 76 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Massachusetts is it most expensive?
Springfield, MA is the most expensive area at about $14,700 for a mid-range job, and Pittsfield, MA the least expensive at about $13,300.