Concrete patio cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,350 – $4,300
- Per sq ft
- $4.30 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 1
District of Columbia prices for concrete patio: $1,350 to $4,300 for 300 sq ft, or $4.30 to $13 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $29.65 an hour.
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$2,250 to $3,450
About $6.90 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $320 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,450 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $800 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 39% |
| Labor | $490 | $1,450 | $2,450 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $250 | $440 | 9% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,850 | $4,300 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in the District of Columbia
Each project weights the trades differently, so District of Columbia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, asphalt driveway is +19% and wood deck +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,600 | +8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,600 | +8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,900 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | +19% |
Add-ons priced for District of Columbia
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.08 for District of Columbia, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.09) 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 | $970 – $3,250 |
How District of Columbia compares with nearby states
District of Columbia ranks 11 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for concrete patio, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,250, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. District of Columbia sits at $2,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $1,250 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −8% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −11% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −5% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −9% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +6% |
What cement masons and concrete finishers and the other trades earn in the District of Columbia
District of Columbia's labor line is priced from 4 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.09 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.65 an hour, 8% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.67 and $34.00 an hour. About 320 work in the state. That is 4.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.05 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $28.41 an hour. BLS counts 2,090 of them working in the state, 29.8 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 $29.67 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.48 and $36.18 an hour. About 1,540 work in the state. That is 21.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $35.87 an hour, 25% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $31.47 and $41.48 an hour. About 620 work in the state. That is 8.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($34.00 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.67) would take off about $50. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $27.67 | $29.65 | $34.00 | $27.41 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.80 | $24.05 | $28.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $27.48 | $29.67 | $36.18 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $31.47 | $35.87 | $41.48 | $28.78 | 1.25 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Which District of Columbia city is cheapest for concrete patio?
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −4% |
When District of Columbia weather lets you pour
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and District of Columbia is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Washington has 7 comfortable months (April through June and August through November), with about 42 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | 90 | 42 | 7: April through June and August through November |
Why two District of Columbia 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.
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade patio.
Basic, standard or premium: District of Columbia prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 10x10 (100 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
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 $4,300
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $480 – $980 | $860 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,750 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $880 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,450 | $4,100 – $5,600 |
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Concrete patio in the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in the District of Columbia?
$1,350 to $4,300 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for concrete patio?
Washington at about $2,700 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is concrete patio cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 8% more expensive: $2,850 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 52% ($1,450). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.09x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in the District of Columbia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.65 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.67 to $34.00.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for concrete patio costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,850 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,550 and premium work $3,150 to $4,300. Basic means: plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard. Premium means: exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work.
+Does the season matter for concrete patio in the District of Columbia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the District of Columbia metros we cover, Washington has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add an acid or water-based stain" add in the District of Columbia?
$970 to $3,250 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in the District of Columbia
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.