Concrete patio cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $3,500
- Per sq ft
- $3.60 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
Fayetteville homeowners pay roughly $1,100 to $3,500 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.60 to $10.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fayetteville is 12% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.94 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 16% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$1,850 to $2,800
About $5.65 to $8.40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 42% |
| Labor | $380 | $1,150 | $1,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 9% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,300 | $3,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Fayetteville number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, carpenters at 10%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%. Weighted together, Fayetteville wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $980, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.4) and land at $45 to $370.
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −9% and concrete driveway −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,650 | −10% |
When to schedule concrete patio in Fayetteville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Fayetteville (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Cold |
Optional extras in Fayetteville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Fayetteville by the average of the local wage index (0.83) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.88. 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 | $800 – $2,650 |
How Fayetteville compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $2,150 to $2,550 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $1,100 – $3,500 | $2,300 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $1,050 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +8% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +9% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | level |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #256 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Fayetteville is 3% above the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,050 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,050 – $3,250 | $2,150 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +17% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,350 | +1% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +23% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +8% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Fayetteville is 0.83 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.94 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.23 and $26.29 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 18.5 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 $18.93 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 79.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 41.1 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 $24.08 an hour, which is 16% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $25.79 an hour. BLS counts 900 of them working in the area, 32.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $80. At the 25th percentile ($18.23) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 3.6% or 5.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,180 jobs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area. That makes it the 93rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $18.23 | $22.94 | $26.29 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.16 | $24.08 | $25.79 | $28.78 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Why two Fayetteville quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Fayetteville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$1,100 to $2,100
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,850 to $2,800
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,550 to $3,500
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $400 – $810 | $710 – $1,100 | $1,000 – $1,400 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $730 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,350 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,550 |
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Concrete patio in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Fayetteville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $3,500 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Fayetteville?
About $3.60 to $10.50 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 Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,150, which is 7% less than Fayetteville ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,300. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$730 to $2,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 3% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($2,250 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $22.94 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.23 to $26.29.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Fayetteville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,100 and premium work $2,550 to $3,500. 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 Fayetteville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. July and August 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 Fayetteville?
$800 to $2,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Fayetteville
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.