Concrete patio cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,650
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #210
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete patio in Yuma, plan on $1,150 to $3,650 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.70 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.43 an hour in the Yuma area, 15% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.85 to $8.75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $390 | $1,200 | $1,950 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
Where the Yuma price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.43 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Yuma is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yuma metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,000, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $45 to $370.
Cost by quality level and size in Yuma
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yuma wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,150 to $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,900
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,650 to $3,650
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $830 | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,700 |
Planning more than one job in Yuma?
Because every project leans on different trades, Yuma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −5% and wood deck −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,100 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −5% |
Yuma labor market for concrete patio
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Yuma is 0.87 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.45 and $27.10 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 18.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.80 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.60 and $22.84 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 82.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 37.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.09 an hour, which is 9% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $28.47 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 26.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($22.45) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 3.8% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,880 jobs in the Yuma area. That makes it the 262nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.45 | $23.43 | $27.10 | $27.41 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.99 | $26.09 | $28.47 | $28.78 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Is Yuma cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yuma. Prescott Valley comes closest at about $2,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +14% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +9% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +26% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +8% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Yuma comes in at #210 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Yuma is 8% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +9% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +8% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Yuma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +12% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +13% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $1,300 – $4,500 | $2,900 | +22% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +8% |
Add-ons priced for Yuma
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Yuma by the average of the local wage index (0.87) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $830 – $2,750 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Yuma bid
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade 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.
Climate in Yuma: timing your concrete patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Yuma Mcas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
November through April is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Yuma (6 of 12 months). May, June, July, August, September and October have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in May, June, July, August, September and October, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Yuma gets about 3 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, September and December (0.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 181 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 48 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 73 | 50 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 80 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jun | 103 | 75 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 107 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 106 | 83 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 101 | 78 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 90 | 66 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Nov | 78 | 54 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 47 | 0.4 | Workable |
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Concrete patio in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Yuma?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,650 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Yuma?
About $3.70 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,750, which is 14% more than Yuma ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,400. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$760 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 8% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Yuma?
The BLS median is $23.43 an hour in the Yuma area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.45 to $27.10.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Yuma?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,650. Basic means: plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard. Premium means: exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete patio in Yuma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are November through April. April and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add an acid or water-based stain" add in Yuma?
$830 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Yuma
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.