Concrete patio cost in Riverside, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,350 – $4,400
- Per sq ft
- $4.25 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #47
- 1 = most expensive
Riverside homeowners pay roughly $1,350 to $4,400 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $4.25 to $13 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Riverside is 9% higher. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.63 an hour in the Riverside area, 4% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Riverside, CA, standard level
$2,250 to $3,450
About $6.95 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $940 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $310 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,450 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Riverside, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $760 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 37% |
| Labor | $520 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $240 | $430 | 8% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,850 | $4,400 | 100% |
Why Riverside 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 Riverside the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Riverside metro is 101.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,050, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (106.4) and land at $55 to $430.
Optional extras in Riverside
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Riverside by the average of the local wage index (1.15) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 1.08. 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 | $970 – $3,250 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Riverside
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.
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).
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 Riverside is 1.15 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.63 an hour, which is 4% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.24 and $40.30 an hour. BLS counts 4,740 of them working in the area, 27.6 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 $28.61 an hour, 26% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $37.37 an hour. About 12,120 work in the metro. That is 70.6 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 $34.08 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.27 and $43.08 an hour. BLS counts 12,970 of them working in the area, 75.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.85 an hour, which is 32% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.90 and $57.29 an hour. BLS counts 4,740 of them working in the area, 27.6 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 ($40.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($23.24) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 10.1% or 4.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,716,760 jobs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. That makes it the 16th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.24 | $28.63 | $40.30 | $27.41 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.57 | $28.61 | $37.37 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $26.27 | $34.08 | $43.08 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.90 | $37.85 | $57.29 | $28.78 | 1.32 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Riverside: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Riverside 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
$1,350 to $2,550
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,250 to $3,450
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,150 to $4,400
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $480 – $990 | $860 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,750 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $870 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
Is Riverside cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Diego is the priciest of the group at $3,000. Las Vegas is the cheapest at $2,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CAthis page | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | |
| San Diego, CA110 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +6% |
| El Centro, CA115 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | −4% |
| Los Angeles, CA120 miles | $1,400 – $4,650 | $3,000 | +6% |
| Las Vegas, NV130 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −7% |
| Bakersfield, CA155 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +5% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Riverside comes in at #47 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Riverside is 4% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,400 – $4,650 | $3,000 | +6% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,550 – $5,250 | $3,400 | +19% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +6% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,500 – $5,100 | $3,300 | +15% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Riverside's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Riverside against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −4% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,400 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +7% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +6% |
When to schedule concrete patio in Riverside
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Riverside Fire Stn 3 (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through June is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Riverside (9 of 12 months). July, August and September 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 July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Riverside gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (2.5 inches in February). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 110 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 | 43 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 46 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 50 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 55 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 65 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 93 | 62 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 76 | 47 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 42 | 1.4 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Riverside
Because every project leans on different trades, Riverside's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs +30% and concrete slab +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,550 | +7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,050 | +10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,250 – $16,500 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +30% |
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Concrete patio in Riverside: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Riverside?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,350 to $4,400 in the Riverside area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Riverside?
About $4.25 to $13 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Riverside or San Diego?
San Diego is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,000, which is 6% more than Riverside ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Riverside?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $2,850. Materials are 37% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Riverside?
$870 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Riverside?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $430 for fees in the Riverside area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Riverside expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of California?
Riverside is 4% below 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 Riverside?
The BLS median is $28.63 an hour in the Riverside area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.24 to $40.30.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Riverside?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,550 and premium work $3,150 to $4,400. 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 Riverside?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through June. May and June 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 Riverside?
$970 to $3,250 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Riverside
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.