Concrete patio cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,100
- Per sq ft
- $4.05 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 8
Indiana prices for concrete patio: $1,250 to $4,100 for 300 sq ft, or $4.05 to $12.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $29.46 an hour.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $2,550 (Terre Haute) to $2,750 (Evansville) 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 Indiana (statewide), standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $6.55 to $9.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $280 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 37% |
| Labor | $490 | $1,500 | $2,450 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 8% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,700 | $4,100 | 100% |
Optional extras in Indiana
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Indiana by the average of the local wage index (1.09) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.02. 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 | $920 – $3,050 |
When Indiana weather lets you pour
Season matters for concrete patio. For each Indiana metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Indianapolis has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 7 months (April through October); Lafayette has the shortest at 6 (May through October). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 7: April through October |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 6: May through October |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 7: April through October |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 6: May through October |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 6: May through October |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 6: May through October |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 7: April through October |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 7: April through October |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Indiana
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Indiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Indiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,250 to $2,400
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,950 to $4,100
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $450 – $920 | $800 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $820 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,150 | $2,750 – $4,250 | $3,900 – $5,350 |
Indiana labor market for concrete patio
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 1.09 for Indiana.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.46 an hour, which is 7% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.32 and $34.03 an hour. BLS counts 4,390 of them working in the state, 13.7 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 $24.07 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $29.92 an hour. About 28,600 work in the state. That is 89.3 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 $30.23 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $36.95 an hour. BLS counts 15,240 of them working in the state, 47.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $38.26 an hour, which is 33% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.00 and $44.86 an hour. BLS counts 11,520 of them working in the state, 36.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($34.03 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.32) would take off about $150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.32 | $29.46 | $34.03 | $27.41 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.28 | $24.07 | $29.92 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.01 | $30.23 | $36.95 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $28.00 | $38.26 | $44.86 | $28.78 | 1.33 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Which Indiana city is cheapest for concrete patio?
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +2% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IN | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | level |
| South Bend, IN | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Elkhart, IN | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −5% |
Indiana against its neighbors
Indiana ranks 17 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. Indiana sits at $2,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 140 miles away | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −9% |
| Illinois | 140 miles away | $1,450 – $4,850 | $3,150 | +18% |
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +1% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $1,250 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +2% |
Related projects, priced for Indiana
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Indiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+5%) and wood deck lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
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Concrete patio in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Indiana?
$1,250 to $4,100 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for concrete patio?
Terre Haute at about $2,550 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Evansville at $2,750.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $2,700 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 55% ($1,500). Materials are 37%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.09x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $29.46 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.32 to $34.03.
+Where does Indiana rank for concrete patio costs?
17th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,700 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Indiana?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,100. 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 Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Indianapolis 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 Indiana?
$920 to $3,050 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in Indiana
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.