Concrete patio cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,050
- Per sq ft
- $4 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #113
- 1 = most expensive
Davenport homeowners pay roughly $1,250 to $4,050 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $4 to $12.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Davenport is almost level. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $29.17 an hour in the Davenport area, 6% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Davenport, IA, standard level
$2,100 to $3,200
About $6.50 to $9.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $990 | $1,250 | 37% |
| Labor | $490 | $1,450 | $2,450 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
Where the Davenport 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, Davenport wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Davenport metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $990, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.1) and land at $45 to $360.
Specs and site conditions that change a Davenport bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Davenport
Because every project leans on different trades, Davenport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +4% and wood deck −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,150 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | +2% |
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 Davenport is 1.09 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.17 an hour, which is 6% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.04 and $33.92 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 12.2 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 $26.14 an hour, 15% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $33.98 an hour. About 1,320 work in the metro. That is 73.2 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 $29.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 37.1 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 $31.18 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.71 and $40.96 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 31.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($33.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($23.04) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 4.4% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,450 jobs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. That makes it the 128th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.04 | $29.17 | $33.92 | $27.41 | 1.06 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.74 | $26.14 | $33.98 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.71 | $31.18 | $40.96 | $28.78 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
When to schedule concrete patio in Davenport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Davenport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Davenport (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, 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.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Cold |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
How Davenport compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Rockford is the priciest of the group at $2,950. Iowa City is the cheapest at $2,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $1,350 – $4,550 | $2,950 | +11% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $1,350 – $4,600 | $2,950 | +12% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −4% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Davenport comes in at #113 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Davenport is 4% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | level |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | −5% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Davenport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −10% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −11% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −8% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −9% |
Add-ons priced for Davenport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Davenport by the average of the local wage index (1.09) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.01. 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 | $910 – $3,050 |
Cost by quality level and size in Davenport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Davenport 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
$1,250 to $2,350
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,100 to $3,200
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,950 to $4,050
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $440 – $900 | $790 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $810 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,100 | $2,750 – $4,200 | $3,850 – $5,300 |
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Concrete patio in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Davenport?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,250 to $4,050 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Davenport?
About $4 to $12.50 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 Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,550, which is 4% less than Davenport ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $1,450 out of $2,650. Materials are 37% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Davenport?
$810 to $2,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Davenport?
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 Davenport area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 4% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.17 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.04 to $33.92.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Davenport?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium work $2,950 to $4,050. 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 Davenport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. September 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 Davenport?
$910 to $3,050 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Davenport
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.