Concrete patio cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $3,800
- Per sq ft
- $3.80 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #169
- 1 = most expensive
Idaho Falls homeowners pay roughly $1,200 to $3,800 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.80 to $11.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Idaho Falls is 5% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $25.28 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 8% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$2,000 to $3,000
About $6.10 to $9.15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 40% |
| Labor | $430 | $1,300 | $2,150 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $380 | 8% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 100% |
Where the Idaho Falls price comes from
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, Idaho Falls wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Idaho Falls 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 (94.4) and land at $45 to $380.
Why two Idaho Falls quotes can differ
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade patio.
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.
Optional extras in Idaho Falls
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Idaho Falls by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.95. 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 | $860 – $2,850 |
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 Idaho Falls is 0.95 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $25.28 an hour, which is 8% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.44 and $28.69 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 30.5 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 $22.05 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 118.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.07 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $31.11 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 91.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.73 an hour, which is 7% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $44.52 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 57.4 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 ($28.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($22.44) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 3.4% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.44 | $25.28 | $28.69 | $27.41 | 0.92 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.14 | $30.73 | $44.52 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Idaho Falls?
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs +4% and wood deck −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,750 | −5% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | +4% |
When to schedule concrete patio in Idaho Falls
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
June through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Idaho Falls (4 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, May, October, 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.
Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 26 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 | 29 | 12 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 16 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 25 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 1.0 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 38 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Jun | 76 | 45 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 31 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Is Idaho Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,450 to $2,750 across Idaho Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +11% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +6% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #169 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 2% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −6% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete patio pricing in Idaho Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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
$1,200 to $2,250
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,000 to $3,000
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,750 to $3,800
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $430 – $870 | $760 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,500 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $780 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,950 | $3,600 – $4,950 |
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Concrete patio in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Idaho Falls?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,200 to $3,800 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Idaho Falls?
About $3.80 to $11.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $380 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,450, which is 2% less than Idaho Falls ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,500. Materials are 40% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$780 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $380 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 2% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $25.28 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.44 to $28.69.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,250 and premium work $2,750 to $3,800. 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 Idaho Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are June through September. 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 Idaho Falls?
$860 to $2,850 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Idaho Falls
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.