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Deck building cost in Michigan
Most homeowners pay $10,200 – $17,000 (mid-range, typical $13,100, before sales tax), 1% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,600 $9,050 – $15,100 | $6,092 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $13,100 $10,200 – $17,000 | $7,000 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $22,300 $17,400 – $28,900 | $10,311 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Michigan are different
Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Michigan cost about 2% 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 1% above the national figure.
Michigan ranks 19 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $12,000 | $13,600 | $22,900 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $11,900 | $13,500 | $22,800 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $11,900 | $13,400 | $22,700 |
| Midland, MI | $11,800 | $13,300 | $22,500 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $11,600 | $13,200 | $22,300 |
| Saginaw, MI | $11,700 | $13,200 | $22,300 |
| Flint, MI | $11,600 | $13,100 | $22,200 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $11,500 | $13,000 | $22,100 |
| Monroe, MI | $11,400 | $12,900 | $21,900 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $11,300 | $12,800 | $21,800 |
| Traverse City, MI | $11,400 | $12,800 | $21,800 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $11,300 | $12,700 | $21,700 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $11,100 | $12,600 | $21,500 |
| Jackson, MI | $11,100 | $12,500 | $21,300 |
| Bay City, MI | $11,000 | $12,400 | $21,200 |
| Niles, MI | $10,900 | $12,300 | $21,100 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $10,600 | $12,000 | $20,600 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $10,600 | $11,900 | $20,500 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $10,300 | $11,600 | $20,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Michigan?
A mid-range job typically costs $13,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $10,200 and $17,000. A basic job is about $11,600 and a premium one about $22,300.
Is deck building more expensive in Michigan than the national average?
Michigan: 1% above the national average. Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Michigan cost about 2% 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 1% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Michigan?
About 53% 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 Michigan is it most expensive?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is the most expensive area at about $13,600 for a mid-range job, and Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI the least expensive at about $11,600.