Concrete patio cost in Bowling Green, KY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,650
- Per sq ft
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the Bowling Green area: $1,150 to $3,650 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.74 an hour in the Bowling Green area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Bowling Green, KY, standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.90 to $8.80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Bowling Green, KY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $400 | $1,200 | $2,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
Where the Bowling Green price comes from
Labor is 50% 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 Bowling Green the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bowling Green is at 96.2 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 90.2: $45 to $360.
Is Bowling Green 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 $2,350 to $2,750 across Bowling Green and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KYthis page | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | |
| Nashville, TN70 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Clarksville, TN70 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +14% |
| Lexington, KY130 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Kentucky (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bowling Green ranks #202 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bowling Green is 1% below the Kentucky figure.
Elsewhere in Kentucky
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bowling Green against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +10% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bowling Green
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bowling Green. 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
$1,150 to $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,900
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,650 to $3,650
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $830 | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,850 | $2,500 – $3,800 | $3,450 – $4,750 |
What nearby projects cost in Bowling Green
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bowling Green wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −6% |
The best months for concrete patio in Bowling Green
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bowling Green Warren Co Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Bowling Green are April through June and August through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and July has 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 July, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Bowling Green gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 46 | 28 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 51 | 31 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 60 | 38 | 4.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 71 | 47 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 49 | 32 | 4.3 | Cold |
Why two Bowling Green 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.
Extras that change the Bowling Green total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Bowling Green, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) 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 | $830 – $2,750 |
Who does the work: Bowling Green trade wages
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 Bowling Green the blend is 0.89.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.74 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $28.06 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.1 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 $20.13 an hour, which is 11% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.58 and $23.85 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 102.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.33 an hour, 13% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.62 and $25.33 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 58.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.93 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.46 and $30.35 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 36.5 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bowling Green has 82,160 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 231st 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% | $20.00 | $23.74 | $28.06 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.58 | $20.13 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.62 | $25.33 | $25.33 | $29.12 | 0.87 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.46 | $28.93 | $30.35 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Concrete patio in Bowling Green: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Bowling Green?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,650 in the Bowling Green area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Bowling Green?
About $3.75 to $11 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 Bowling Green or Nashville?
Nashville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,450, which is 2% more than Bowling Green ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bowling Green?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,400. Materials are 42% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Bowling Green?
$760 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bowling Green expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Kentucky?
Bowling Green is 1% below the Kentucky statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Kentucky; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Bowling Green?
The BLS median is $23.74 an hour in the Bowling Green area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Bowling Green?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,650. 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 Bowling Green?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August 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 Bowling Green?
$830 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Bowling Green
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.