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Madison, WI · 708,000 people
Deck building cost in Madison, WI
Most homeowners pay $10,400 – $17,300 (mid-range, typical $13,300, before sales tax), 2% above the national average and 2% above the Wisconsin average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Madison, WI
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,800 $9,200 – $15,300 | $6,269 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $13,300 $10,400 – $17,300 | $7,203 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $22,600 $17,600 – $29,300 | $10,610 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Madison, WI are different
Labor is about 54% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Madison, WI area cost about 5% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 2% above the national figure and 2% above the Wisconsin average.
Madison, WI ranks 32 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| Deck building cost in Milwaukee, WI | $13,400 |
| Madison, WI | $13,300 |
| Wisconsin average | $13,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Madison, WI?
A mid-range job typically costs $13,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $10,400 – $17,300. Basic is about $11,800 and premium about $22,600.
Is deck building more expensive in Madison, WI than elsewhere in Wisconsin?
Madison, WI: 2% above the Wisconsin average of $13,100. Labor is about 54% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Madison, WI area cost about 5% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 2% above the national figure and 2% above the Wisconsin average.
How does Madison, WI compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Madison, WI ranks 32 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.
How much of the price is labor in Madison, WI?
About 54% 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 cities.
Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.