Concrete patio cost in Palm Bay, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,650
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
Palm Bay homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,650 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.70 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Palm Bay is 9% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.79 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 17% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.85 to $8.65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $390 | $1,150 | $1,950 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $400 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
Why Palm Bay 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, Palm Bay wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Palm Bay metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,000, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.0) and land at $50 to $400.
Is Palm Bay cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Palm Bay. Lakeland is the lowest at about $2,350 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | level |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | level |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Palm Bay comes in at #207 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Palm Bay is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $1,250 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Palm Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +11% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,400 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +27% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +10% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
When to schedule concrete patio in Palm Bay
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Palm Bay (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Palm Bay (9 of 12 months). June, 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 June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Palm Bay gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (8.0 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 73 | 49 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 52 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 60 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 73 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 8.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 85 | 67 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 75 | 52 | 2.5 | Workable |
Why two Palm Bay 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.
Palm Bay: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Palm Bay 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
$1,150 to $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,900
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,650 to $3,650
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $840 | $740 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,700 |
Extras that change the Palm Bay total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Palm Bay by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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 | $820 – $2,750 |
Related projects, priced for Palm Bay
Because every project leans on different trades, Palm Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −5% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
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 Palm Bay is 0.86 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.79 an hour, which is 17% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.85 and $27.52 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 15.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.50 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $23.16 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 76.3 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 $22.97 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.83 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the area, 27.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.62 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.72 and $27.95 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 25.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner 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 ($27.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($21.85) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 4.9% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 245,170 jobs in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area. That makes it the 104th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $21.85 | $22.79 | $27.52 | $27.41 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.96 | $21.50 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.09 | $22.97 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.72 | $23.62 | $27.95 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Concrete patio in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Palm Bay?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,650 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Palm Bay?
About $3.70 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 1% less than Palm Bay ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,400. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Palm Bay?
$760 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Palm Bay?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $400 for fees in the Palm Bay area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $22.79 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.85 to $27.52.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Palm Bay?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,650. 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 Palm Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Palm Bay?
$820 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Palm Bay
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.