Concrete patio cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,550
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 10
What does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Georgia? Plan on $1,150 to $3,550 for 300 sq ft. Wages (0.82x the US blend), materials (price index 98.9) and permit costs (96.3) put the state below the national midpoint by 10%.
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $2,150 (Albany) to $2,400 (Atlanta) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Georgia (statewide), standard level
$1,900 to $2,850
About $5.75 to $8.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $920 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $810 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $740 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 44% |
| Labor | $370 | $1,100 | $1,850 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,350 | $3,550 | 100% |
What cement masons and concrete finishers and the other trades earn in Georgia
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 4 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.82 for Georgia.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.23 an hour, which is 19% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.28 and $26.98 an hour. BLS counts 3,400 of them working in the state, 7.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.74 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.57 an hour. About 27,800 work in the state. That is 56.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.00 an hour. BLS counts 9,190 of them working in the state, 18.8 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 $23.02 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $20.03 and $27.38 an hour. BLS counts 15,700 of them working in the state, 32.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($26.98 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.28) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $18.28 | $22.23 | $26.98 | $27.41 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.93 | $18.74 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $20.29 | $23.72 | $28.00 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $20.03 | $23.02 | $27.38 | $28.78 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Georgia versus the states around it
Georgia ranks 46 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. Georgia sits at $2,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,250 | −4% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +2% |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +4% |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Georgia
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.
Georgia seasons and concrete patio
Season matters for concrete patio. For each Georgia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Gainesville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Georgia at 9 months (March through November); Dalton has the shortest at 6 (March through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 45 inches a year in Augusta to 55 inches in Dalton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 34 | 90 | 48 | 8: March through June and August through November |
| Augusta | 40 | 94 | 45 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Savannah | 40 | 92 | 48 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Columbus | 38 | 93 | 49 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Gainesville | 34 | 88 | 52 | 9: March through November |
| Athens | 34 | 92 | 49 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Macon | 36 | 94 | 47 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| Warner Robins | 36 | 91 | 52 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Dalton | 32 | 91 | 55 | 6: March through June and September through October |
| Albany | 39 | 93 | 47 | 8: February through May and September through December |
Concrete patio cost by metro in Georgia
1 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 13%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $1,200 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Augusta, GA | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Macon, GA | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −4% |
| Dalton, GA | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −4% |
| Columbus, GA | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Albany, GA | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −9% |
Related projects, priced for Georgia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Georgia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −7% |
Quality levels and sizes in Georgia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Georgia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,150 to $2,100
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,850
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,600 to $3,550
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $830 | $720 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,600 |
Extras that change the Georgia total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Georgia by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.99), a factor of 0.90. 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 | $810 – $2,700 |
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Concrete patio in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Georgia?
$1,150 to $3,550 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for concrete patio?
Albany at about $2,150 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Atlanta at $2,400.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $2,350 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 47% ($1,100). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $22.23 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.28 to $26.98.
+Where does Georgia rank for concrete patio costs?
46th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,350 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Georgia?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,100 and premium work $2,600 to $3,550. 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 Georgia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Georgia metros we cover, Gainesville has the most comfortable months (9 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 Georgia?
$810 to $2,700 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in Georgia
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.