Concrete patio cost in Los Angeles, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $4,650
- Per sq ft
- $4.50 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #23
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the Los Angeles area: $1,400 to $4,650 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 15% higher than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.67 an hour in the Los Angeles area, 12% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Los Angeles, CA, standard level
$2,350 to $3,650
About $7.30 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $340 |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,650 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Los Angeles, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $800 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 37% |
| Labor | $550 | $1,650 | $2,750 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $260 | $450 | 8% |
| Total | $1,400 | $3,000 | $4,650 | 100% |
Why Los Angeles prices look the way they do
Labor is 54% of the midpoint bill here, against 51% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), carpenters (10%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Los Angeles the blended ratio comes out at 1.21.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Los Angeles is at 106.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 113.6: $55 to $450.
Who does the work: Los Angeles trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Los Angeles the blend is 1.21.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.67 an hour, 12% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $25.10 and $40.34 an hour. About 7,810 work in the metro. That is 12.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.28 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $37.31 an hour. BLS counts 21,730 of them working in the area, 34.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.41 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.59 and $48.37 an hour. About 30,600 work in the metro. That is 48.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $44.66 an hour, 55% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $31.40 and $60.51 an hour. About 8,780 work in the metro. That is 14.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 7.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim has 6,271,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 2nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $25.10 | $30.67 | $40.34 | $27.41 | 1.12 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.75 | $28.28 | $37.31 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $28.59 | $36.41 | $48.37 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $31.40 | $44.66 | $60.51 | $28.78 | 1.55 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Los Angeles
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Los Angeles
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Los Angeles. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x10 (100 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$1,400 to $2,700
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,350 to $3,650
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,350 to $4,650
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $510 – $1,050 | $910 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,850 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $920 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,850 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,750 | $4,350 – $6,000 |
The best months for concrete patio in Los Angeles
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Culver City (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for pouring concrete in Los Angeles: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average overnight low of 40°F or below) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Los Angeles gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.5 inches in February). The station averages about 7 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 57 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 63 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 64 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 62 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 58 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 52 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.5 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Los Angeles
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.14 for Los Angeles, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.21) and goods price index (1.07). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $1,050 – $3,400 |
How Los Angeles 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 $2,850 to $3,000 across Los Angeles and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CAthis page | $1,400 – $4,650 | $3,000 | |
| Oxnard, CA55 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Bakersfield, CA90 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Santa Maria, CA110 miles | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,900 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA110 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | level |
| Riverside, CA120 miles | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −5% |
| California (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Los Angeles ranks #23 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Los Angeles is 1% above the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,550 – $5,250 | $3,400 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −5% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | level |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,500 – $5,100 | $3,300 | +9% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −2% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Los Angeles against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +3% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,500 – $5,000 | $3,250 | +8% |
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | −17% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −20% |
Planning more than one job in Los Angeles?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Los Angeles wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+23%) and paver patio lowest (+12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,850 | +13% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,050 | +13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,150 | +12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,650 – $17,400 | +15% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,800 | +17% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | +23% |
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Concrete patio in Los Angeles: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Los Angeles?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,400 to $4,650 in the Los Angeles area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,350 to $3,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Los Angeles?
About $4.50 to $14 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Los Angeles or Oxnard?
Oxnard is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,950, which is 1% less than Los Angeles ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Los Angeles?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,000. Materials are 37% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Los Angeles?
$920 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Los Angeles?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $450 for fees in the Los Angeles area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Los Angeles expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of California?
Los Angeles is 1% above the California statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $30.67 an hour in the Los Angeles area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.10 to $40.34.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Los Angeles?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,700 and premium work $3,350 to $4,650. Basic means: plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard. Premium means: exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work.
+Is there a bad season to pour a concrete patio in Los Angeles?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add an acid or water-based stain" add in Los Angeles?
$1,050 to $3,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Los Angeles
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.