Deck Staining Cost
Deck Staining costs most homeowners between$2.96 and $6.16 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full deck staining cost guide βNational β per square foot
$2.96 β $6.16
Typical average: $4.56
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
Quick estimate
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Estimated cost
$592 β $1,232
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Refinishing Cost | $0.03β$0.07 | 1% |
| Deck Staining Labor, Basic | $2.85β$5.94 | 96% |
| Deck Staining Job Supplies | $0.01β$0.01 | 0% |
| Option: Deep Wash Deck | $0.07β$0.14 | 2% |
Deck Staining cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4.27β$8.89 | +44% |
| San Jose, CA | $3.98β$8.29 | +35% |
| San Francisco, CA | $3.98β$8.29 | +35% |
| Seattle, WA | $3.84β$7.98 | +30% |
| Chicago, IL | $3.69β$7.69 | +25% |
| Boston, MA | $3.69β$7.69 | +25% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.54β$7.38 | +20% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3.40β$7.07 | +15% |
| San Diego, CA | $3.40β$7.07 | +15% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $3.40β$7.07 | +15% |
| Columbus, OH | $2.87β$5.98 | -3% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2.82β$5.85 | -5% |
| Denver, CO | $2.82β$5.85 | -5% |
| Atlanta, GA | $2.66β$5.56 | -10% |
| Houston, TX | $2.61β$5.43 | -12% |
| Dallas, TX | $2.61β$5.43 | -12% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2.58β$5.37 | -13% |
| Miami, FL | $2.58β$5.37 | -13% |
| San Antonio, TX | $2.55β$5.31 | -14% |
| Austin, TX | $2.52β$5.25 | -15% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does deck staining cost?
Nationally, deck staining typically costs $2.96β$6.16 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in deck staining cost?
A typical job breaks down into deck refinishing cost, deck staining labor, basic, deck staining job supplies, option: deep wash deck. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does deck staining cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($4.27β$8.89) and lowest in Austin, TX ($2.52β$5.25), driven by local labor and disposal rates.