Concrete patio cost in Sacramento, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $4,500
- Per sq ft
- $4.40 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #29
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete patio in Sacramento, plan on $1,400 to $4,500 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.40 to $13.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% higher than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.96 an hour in the Sacramento area, 6% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Sacramento, CA, standard level
$2,300 to $3,600
About $7.20 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $310 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $790 | $1,100 | $1,400 | 37% |
| Labor | $540 | $1,600 | $2,700 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $240 | $430 | 8% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,950 | $4,500 | 100% |
Why Sacramento 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 Sacramento the blended ratio comes out at 1.19.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sacramento metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,100, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (106.7) and land at $55 to $430.
Optional extras in Sacramento
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Sacramento by the average of the local wage index (1.19) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.12. 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 | $1,000 – $3,350 |
Sacramento: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sacramento 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
$1,400 to $2,650
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,300 to $3,600
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,250 to $4,500
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $490 – $1,000 | $880 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,800 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $900 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,800 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sacramento bid
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.
Planning more than one job in Sacramento?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sacramento's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs +22% and concrete slab +11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,750 | +11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,850 | +11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,300 | +16% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,200 | +13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,600 | +15% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,150 | +22% |
Sacramento 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 Sacramento is 1.19 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.96 an hour, which is 6% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $37.93 an hour. BLS counts 2,580 of them working in the area, 23.9 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 $29.11 an hour, 28% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $36.54 an hour. About 7,390 work in the metro. That is 68.4 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 $35.79 an hour, which is 23% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.45 and $40.70 an hour. BLS counts 9,730 of them working in the area, 90.0 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 $44.06 an hour, which is 53% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $34.45 and $59.85 an hour. BLS counts 2,920 of them working in the area, 27.0 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 ($37.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($23.14) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 7.5% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,080,590 jobs in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. That makes it the 35th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.69% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.14 | $28.96 | $37.93 | $27.41 | 1.06 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.15 | $29.11 | $36.54 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $27.45 | $35.79 | $40.70 | $29.12 | 1.23 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $34.45 | $44.06 | $59.85 | $28.78 | 1.53 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Climate in Sacramento: timing your concrete patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sacramento 5 Ese (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Sacramento (10 of 12 months). July and August 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 and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Sacramento gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.9 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 57 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 54 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
Is Sacramento cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $3,150 across Sacramento and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −4% |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −3% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $1,450 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $1,450 – $4,850 | $3,150 | +6% |
| California (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Sacramento comes in at #29 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Sacramento is 1% 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 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,550 – $5,250 | $3,400 | +15% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,500 – $5,100 | $3,300 | +12% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Sacramento's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −10% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $1,250 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −6% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −17% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −11% |
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Concrete patio in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Sacramento?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,400 to $4,500 in the Sacramento area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,300 to $3,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Sacramento?
About $4.40 to $13.50 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 Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,850, which is 4% less than Sacramento ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $2,950. Materials are 37% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Sacramento?
$900 to $3,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento is 1% 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 Sacramento?
The BLS median is $28.96 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $37.93.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Sacramento?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,650 and premium work $3,250 to $4,500. 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 Sacramento?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Sacramento?
$1,000 to $3,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Sacramento
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.