Concrete patio cost in Columbus, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $3,350
- Per sq ft
- $3.55 – $9.95
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in Columbus, GA usually costs $1,100 to $3,350 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $3.55 to $9.95 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $400 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $20.20 an hour in the Columbus area, 26% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Columbus, GA, standard level
$1,800 to $2,650
About $5.45 to $8.05 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $740 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Columbus, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 45% |
| Labor | $340 | $1,000 | $1,700 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 9% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,200 | $3,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Columbus number
Labor is 45% 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 Columbus the blended ratio comes out at 0.75.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Columbus is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $1,000 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.3: $45 to $360.
What nearby projects cost in Columbus
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Columbus wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−10%) and concrete driveway lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,750 | −14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | −19% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,600 | −10% |
Add-ons priced for Columbus
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Columbus, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.75) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $770 – $2,550 |
Columbus: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Columbus. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x10 (100 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$1,100 to $2,000
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,800 to $2,650
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,450 to $3,350
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $400 – $780 | $680 – $1,050 | $970 – $1,350 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $720 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,250 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 | $3,200 – $4,350 |
Columbus weather and the concrete patio calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Columbus Metro Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Columbus are February through May and September through December: 8 of 12. Outside them, January has an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
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.
Columbus gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, August and December (4.9 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 80 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 38 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 57 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 41 | 4.8 | Workable |
Columbus against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Columbus. Albany is the lowest at about $2,150 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GAthis page | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,200 | |
| Auburn, AL40 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Albany, GA70 miles | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Dothan, AL90 miles | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | +6% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Columbus ranks #289 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Columbus is 6% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $1,200 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +9% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Columbus against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +11% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +19% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | +2% |
What local crews earn in Columbus
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Columbus the blend is 0.75.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $20.20 an hour, 26% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $21.83 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 5.2 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 $17.26 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.69 and $19.00 an hour. BLS counts 710 of them working in the area, 61.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.67 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.12 and $23.33 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 12.0 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 $22.32 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $18.69 and $23.02 an hour. About 490 work in the metro. That is 42.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Columbus has 116,380 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 187th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $17.29 | $20.20 | $21.83 | $27.41 | 0.74 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $13.69 | $17.26 | $19.00 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.12 | $21.67 | $23.33 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $18.69 | $22.32 | $23.02 | $28.78 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Columbus
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.
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Concrete patio in Columbus: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Columbus?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $3,350 in the Columbus area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Columbus?
About $3.55 to $9.95 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Columbus or Auburn?
Auburn is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,250, which is 2% more than Columbus ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Columbus?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,000 out of $2,200. Materials are 45% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Columbus?
$720 to $2,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Columbus?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $360 for fees in the Columbus area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Columbus expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Georgia?
Columbus is 6% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Columbus?
The BLS median is $20.20 an hour in the Columbus area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.29 to $21.83.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Columbus?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,000 and premium work $2,450 to $3,350. 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 Columbus?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through May and September through December. May and October 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 Columbus?
$770 to $2,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Columbus
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.