Concrete patio cost in Kentucky
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $3,700
- Per sq ft
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 3
Kentucky prices for concrete patio: $1,200 to $3,700 for 300 sq ft, or $3.75 to $11 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $24.14 an hour.
Inside Kentucky, the metros we cover range from $2,400 (Bowling Green) to $2,500 (Louisville) 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 Kentucky (statewide), standard level
$1,950 to $2,950
About $6 to $8.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Kentucky
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 41% |
| Labor | $410 | $1,250 | $2,050 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,450 | $3,700 | 100% |
Kentucky 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 0.91 for Kentucky.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.14 an hour, which is 12% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $29.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the state, 6.4 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 $21.98 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $24.06 an hour. About 13,280 work in the state. That is 66.4 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 $25.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $29.45 an hour. BLS counts 8,540 of them working in the state, 42.7 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 $27.78 an hour, which is 3% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.58 and $31.59 an hour. BLS counts 7,050 of them working in the state, 35.2 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 ($29.67 an hour) would add about $140 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.42) would take off about $65. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,000,360 jobs across Kentucky (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $21.42 | $24.14 | $29.67 | $27.41 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.13 | $21.98 | $24.06 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.09 | $25.33 | $29.45 | $29.12 | 0.87 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.58 | $27.78 | $31.59 | $28.78 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Kentucky against its neighbors
Kentucky ranks 35 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. Kentucky sits at $2,450. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 140 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +10% |
| Tennessee | 170 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Ohio | 210 miles away | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +10% |
| West Virginia | 220 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $1,450 – $4,850 | $3,150 | +29% |
Kentucky seasons and concrete patio
Season matters for concrete patio. For each Kentucky metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Louisville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Kentucky at 7 months (April through October); Bowling Green has the shortest at 6 (April through June and August through October). Rainfall runs from 48 inches a year in Louisville to 50 inches in Bowling Green.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 28 | 89 | 48 | 7: April through October |
| Lexington | 25 | 87 | 50 | 7: April through October |
| Bowling Green | 28 | 90 | 50 | 6: April through June and August through October |
Which Kentucky city is cheapest for concrete patio?
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,450, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Lexington, KY | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Bowling Green, KY | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
Other Kentucky jobs that often go with concrete patio
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kentucky wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−4%) and concrete driveway lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,450 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,200 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −7% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −6% |
Quality levels and sizes in Kentucky
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kentucky wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,200
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,950 to $2,950
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,700 to $3,700
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $840 | $740 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $770 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,850 | $3,500 – $4,850 |
Add-ons priced for Kentucky
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kentucky by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.94. 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 | $840 – $2,800 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Kentucky
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.
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Concrete patio in Kentucky: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Kentucky?
$1,200 to $3,700 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kentucky can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kentucky is cheapest for concrete patio?
Bowling Green at about $2,400 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Louisville at $2,500.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Kentucky than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $2,450 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kentucky?
About 51% ($1,250). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Kentucky?
The BLS statewide median is $24.14 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.42 to $29.67.
+Where does Kentucky rank for concrete patio costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,450 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Kentucky?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,200 and premium work $2,700 to $3,700. 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 Kentucky?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kentucky metros we cover, Louisville 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 Kentucky?
$840 to $2,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in Kentucky
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.