Concrete patio cost: national prices and local ranges
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- US range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,000
- Per sq ft
- $4 – $12
- materials and labor
- Cheapest metro
- $2,100
- McAllen, TX
- Priciest metro
- $3,800
- Kahului, HI
A concrete patio runs $1,250 to $4,000 nationally for 300 sq ft, or $4 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor. Where you live moves that number a lot: across 300 metros the midpoint runs from $2,100 in McAllen, TX to $3,800 in Kahului, HI.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in the US average, standard level
$2,100 to $3,200
About $6.40 to $9.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $930 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in the US
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $750 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 40% |
| Labor | $450 | $1,350 | $2,250 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $400 | 9% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,000 | 100% |
What basic, standard and premium mean
Basic
$1,250 to $2,350
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,100 to $3,200
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,900 to $4,000
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
Cost by size and quality level
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $450 – $910 | $800 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $820 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,050 | $2,700 – $4,150 | $3,800 – $5,200 |
How a concrete patio job goes, step by step
- Plan size, slope and permits. Patios attached to a house are often permitted separately from freestanding ones. Check setback rules for property lines.
- Prepare the base and forms. Excavate, compact a gravel base, and set forms that give a slight slope away from the house.
- Pour and finish. Broom, smooth or textured finishes are common. Color is added to the mix or applied as a stain.
- Cut joints, cure, and seal. Joints keep cracking in line. Curing for several days and sealing both help the surface hold up.
What changes the price of a concrete patio
Finish
Plain concrete is $4-$12 per sq ft and a broom finish $6-$13; designs with several colors and decorative finishes run up to about $28 (HomeGuide).
Site prep
Excavation, forms and a gravel base are the unglamorous part of the bill and vary most with soil and slope.
Size
Small patios carry fixed costs for forms and mobilization, so the per-square-foot price drops as the patio gets bigger.
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade patio.
Wages behind the national estimate
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) do the largest share of the work, about 50% of the weighting. Their national median is $27.41 an hour. Among 281 metros with a published figure, the median runs from $17.71 in Lynchburg, VA to $50.22 in Kahului, HI, and the middle metro sits at $27.51. That ratio between the high and low end is 2.84 to 1, and it feeds straight into the labor line of the estimate.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.60 | $27.41 | $32.15 | $27.41 | 1.00 | US |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.57 | $22.66 | $28.72 | $22.66 | 1.00 | US |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $29.12 | 1.00 | US |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.40 | $28.78 | $37.10 | $28.78 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Add-ons and extras
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for the US, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.00) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $900 – $3,000 |
Does the season matter for concrete patio?
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen. Using NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals for 300 metros, 10 have a comfortable season that lasts all year. A typical metro has 6 comfortable months. At the other end, Anchorage, AK, Grand Junction, CO, Kennewick, WA and Pueblo, CO have the fewest (3 to 3).
Local pages show a month-by-month table for each metro. We do not change prices by month, because there is no reliable published seasonal price series.
How much the price varies by city
The national midpoint of $2,650 hides a wide spread. 39 of 300 metros come in at least 10% higher and 69 at least 10% lower; 192 land in between. The cheapest, McAllen, is at $2,100, and the dearest, Kahului, at $3,800. Half of all metros are above $2,550.
Most expensive metros for concrete patio
| Metro | Range | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | $1,700 – $5,900 | $3,800 |
| Honolulu, HI | $1,650 – $5,750 | $3,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $1,550 – $5,250 | $3,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $1,500 – $5,100 | $3,300 |
| Anchorage, AK | $1,500 – $5,050 | $3,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,500 – $5,000 | $3,250 |
| Seattle, WA | $1,450 – $4,950 | $3,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $1,450 – $4,850 | $3,150 |
| Napa, CA | $1,450 – $4,800 | $3,150 |
| Bellingham, WA | $1,450 – $4,800 | $3,150 |
Least expensive metros for concrete patio
| Metro | Range | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $1,050 – $3,200 | $2,150 |
| Albany, GA | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $1,050 – $3,250 | $2,150 |
| Texarkana, TX | $1,100 – $3,250 | $2,150 |
| El Paso, TX | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 |
| Dothan, AL | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 |
| Monroe, LA | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 |
| Brownsville, TX | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,200 |
Concrete patio cost by state
| State | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,250 |
| Alaska | $1,500 – $5,100 | $3,300 |
| Arizona | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 |
| Arkansas | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 |
| California | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 |
| Connecticut | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 |
| Delaware | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 |
| District of Columbia | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 |
| Florida | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 |
| Georgia | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 |
| Hawaii | $1,650 – $5,700 | $3,650 |
| Idaho | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 |
| Illinois | $1,450 – $4,850 | $3,150 |
| Indiana | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 |
| Iowa | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 |
| Kansas | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 |
| Kentucky | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 |
| Louisiana | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 |
| Maine | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 |
| Maryland | $1,250 – $3,950 | $2,600 |
| Massachusetts | $1,350 – $4,500 | $2,900 |
| Michigan | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 |
| Minnesota | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 |
| Mississippi | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 |
| Missouri | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 |
| Montana | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 |
| Nebraska | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 |
| Nevada | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 |
| New Hampshire | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,600 |
| New Jersey | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 |
| New Mexico | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 |
| New York | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 |
| North Carolina | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 |
| North Dakota | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 |
| Ohio | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 |
| Oklahoma | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,250 |
| Oregon | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 |
| Rhode Island | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 |
| South Carolina | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 |
| South Dakota | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 |
| Tennessee | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 |
| Texas | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 |
| Utah | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 |
| Vermont | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 |
| Virginia | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 |
| Washington | $1,400 – $4,800 | $3,100 |
| West Virginia | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 |
| Wisconsin | $1,250 – $4,250 | $2,750 |
| Wyoming | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 |
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Concrete patio cost: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio?
$1,250 to $4,000 for 300 sq ft at national prices, including a permit of $50 to $400.
+What is the average cost per sq ft?
$4 to $12 per sq ft, materials and labor. The mid-range is about $8.
+How much does the price vary by city?
A lot. The most expensive metro we cover is 80% above the cheapest for the same 300 sq ft job. The cheapest is McAllen, TX; the priciest is Kahului, HI.
+How much of the cost is labor?
About 51% at the national midpoint ($1,350). Materials are 40%.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn on a concrete patio job?
The national BLS median is $27.41 an hour for cement masons and concrete finishers, with the middle half earning $22.60 to $32.15. Local wages are what move this estimate from town to town.
+How much more does a premium concrete patio job cost than a basic one?
At the national level, basic runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium $2,900 to $4,000 for 300 sq ft. Basic means: plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard. Premium means: exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work.
+Can concrete patio work be done in winter?
It depends on where you are. Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen. Using NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals for 300 metros, 10 have a comfortable season that lasts all year. A typical metro has 6 comfortable months. At the other end, Anchorage, AK, Grand Junction, CO, Kennewick, WA and Pueblo, CO have the fewest (3 to 3).
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Largest metros: Concrete patio prices
- New York, NY$3,100 midpoint
- Los Angeles, CA$3,000 midpoint
- Chicago, IL$3,250 midpoint
- Dallas, TX$2,500 midpoint
- Houston, TX$2,400 midpoint
- Washington, DC$2,700 midpoint
- Philadelphia, PA$2,750 midpoint
- Atlanta, GA$2,400 midpoint
- Miami, FL$2,550 midpoint
- Boston, MA$2,900 midpoint
- Phoenix, AZ$2,600 midpoint
- San Francisco, CA$3,400 midpoint
- Seattle, WA$3,200 midpoint
- Minneapolis, MN$3,050 midpoint
- Detroit, MI$2,800 midpoint
- Riverside, CA$2,850 midpoint
- Denver, CO$2,750 midpoint
- San Diego, CA$3,000 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$2,400 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$2,400 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$2,450 midpoint
- Baltimore, MD$2,600 midpoint
- St. Louis, MO$2,950 midpoint
- Austin, TX$2,400 midpoint
- Portland, OR$3,050 midpoint
- Las Vegas, NV$2,650 midpoint
- San Jose, CA$3,300 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$2,300 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$2,750 midpoint
- Columbus, OH$2,800 midpoint
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = SimplyWise's sample 200 sq ft broom-finish patio line ($500-$900 in materials) divided by 200 sq ft.