Concrete patio cost in Vallejo, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $4,600
- Per sq ft
- $4.45 – $14
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete patio in Vallejo, plan on $1,400 to $4,600 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $4.45 to $14 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% higher than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $29.42 an hour in the Vallejo area, 7% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Vallejo, CA, standard level
$2,350 to $3,650
About $7.30 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $320 |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,650 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Vallejo, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $790 | $1,100 | $1,400 | 37% |
| Labor | $550 | $1,650 | $2,750 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $240 | $430 | 8% |
| Total | $1,400 | $3,000 | $4,600 | 100% |
Why Vallejo prices look the way they do
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, Vallejo wages are 1.22 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Vallejo 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 (108.5) and land at $55 to $430.
Vallejo 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 Vallejo is 1.22 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.42 an hour, which is 7% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $36.88 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 29.1 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 $30.05 an hour, 33% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $37.35 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 74.9 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 $36.64 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.37 and $43.86 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 45.8 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 $45.72 an hour, which is 59% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $34.44 and $59.84 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 43.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper 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 ($36.88 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($23.59) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 6.1% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 144,130 jobs in the Vallejo area. That makes it the 158th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.59 | $29.42 | $36.88 | $27.41 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $24.06 | $30.05 | $37.35 | $22.66 | 1.33 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $29.37 | $36.64 | $43.86 | $29.12 | 1.26 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $34.44 | $45.72 | $59.84 | $28.78 | 1.59 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Why two Vallejo quotes can differ
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.
Climate in Vallejo: timing your concrete patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Napa Co Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Vallejo (8 of 12 months). January, February, 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.
Vallejo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (4.2 inches in January). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.0 and 0.0 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 38 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 52 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 79 | 55 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 54 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 51 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 40 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 57 | 38 | 3.8 | Cold |
Optional extras in Vallejo
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Vallejo by the average of the local wage index (1.22) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.14. 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 – $3,400 |
Planning more than one job in Vallejo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Vallejo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs +23% and concrete slab +12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,800 | +12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,650 – $8,950 | +12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,350 | +16% |
| 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 – $9,250 | +23% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete patio pricing in Vallejo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Vallejo 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
$2,350 to $3,650
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,300 to $4,600
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $500 – $1,050 | $900 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,800 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $910 – $1,800 | $1,550 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,850 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,750 | $4,350 – $6,000 |
Vallejo against nearby metros and the rest of California
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 $3,400 across Vallejo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CAthis page | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | |
| Napa, CA25 miles | $1,450 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +5% |
| San Francisco, CA40 miles | $1,550 – $5,250 | $3,400 | +14% |
| Stockton, CA45 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Santa Rosa, CA55 miles | $1,400 – $4,650 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Sacramento, CA60 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | level |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Vallejo comes in at #24 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Vallejo is 0% above 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 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,550 – $5,250 | $3,400 | +14% |
| 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 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,500 – $5,100 | $3,300 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Vallejo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vallejo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −23% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −16% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −14% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −14% |
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Concrete patio in Vallejo: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Vallejo?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,400 to $4,600 in the Vallejo 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 Vallejo?
About $4.45 to $14 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 Vallejo or Napa?
Napa is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,150, which is 5% more than Vallejo ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vallejo?
About 55% 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 Vallejo?
$910 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Vallejo?
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 Vallejo area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vallejo expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of California?
Vallejo is 0% 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 Vallejo?
The BLS median is $29.42 an hour in the Vallejo area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.59 to $36.88.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Vallejo?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,650 and premium work $3,300 to $4,600. 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 Vallejo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March 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 Vallejo?
$1,000 to $3,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Vallejo
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.