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Deck building cost in Washington
Most homeowners pay $11,300 – $18,900 (mid-range, typical $14,500, before sales tax), 12% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Washington
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $12,800 $10,000 – $16,700 | $7,326 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $14,500 $11,300 – $18,900 | $8,418 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $24,300 $19,000 – $31,600 | $12,400 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Washington are different
Labour makes up about 58% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Washington cost about 22% 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.
Washington ranks 6 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $13,100 | $14,800 | $24,700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $12,700 | $14,400 | $24,200 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $12,400 | $14,000 | $23,600 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $12,300 | $13,900 | $23,400 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $11,900 | $13,500 | $22,800 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $11,900 | $13,400 | $22,700 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $11,800 | $13,300 | $22,500 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $11,800 | $13,300 | $22,600 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $11,800 | $13,300 | $22,600 |
| Yakima, WA | $11,800 | $13,300 | $22,500 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $11,600 | $13,100 | $22,300 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $11,500 | $13,000 | $22,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $11,400 | $12,900 | $21,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Washington?
A mid-range job typically costs $14,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $11,300 and $18,900. A basic job is about $12,800 and a premium one about $24,300.
Is deck building more expensive in Washington than the national average?
Washington: 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 Washington cost about 22% 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 Washington?
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 Washington is it most expensive?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is the most expensive area at about $14,800 for a mid-range job, and Walla Walla, WA the least expensive at about $12,900.