Concrete patio cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $3,450
- Per sq ft
- $3.55 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #270
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in Alexandria, LA usually costs $1,100 to $3,450 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $3.55 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $340 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Alexandria area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$1,800 to $2,750
About $5.60 to $8.30 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $810 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $250 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 43% |
| Labor | $370 | $1,100 | $1,850 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $190 | $340 | 8% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,300 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Alexandria prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% 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 Alexandria the blended ratio comes out at 0.82. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Alexandria is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $980 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.7: $45 to $340.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Optional extras in Alexandria
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Alexandria, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.82) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $790 – $2,650 |
What nearby projects cost in Alexandria
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Alexandria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−11%) and concrete driveway lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,100 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Alexandria bid
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.
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).
What local crews earn in Alexandria
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 Alexandria the blend is 0.82.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.64 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.54 and $30.00 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $17.76 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 101.7 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 $22.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 30.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.43 an hour, 26% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $17.11 and $25.07 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 43.3 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 $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Alexandria has 60,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 288th 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% | $19.54 | $23.64 | $30.00 | $27.41 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $17.11 | $21.43 | $25.07 | $28.78 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete patio pricing in Alexandria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Alexandria. 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
$1,100 to $2,050
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,800 to $2,750
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,500 to $3,450
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $400 – $790 | $690 – $1,100 | $990 – $1,400 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $730 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,350 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,700 | $2,350 – $3,600 | $3,300 – $4,500 |
Alexandria against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Alexandria. Monroe is the lowest at about $2,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +10% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Alexandria ranks #270 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +10% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,350 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +11% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +10% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,050 – $3,250 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +17% |
Alexandria weather and the concrete patio calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Alexandria (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Alexandria are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and July and August have 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 and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 59 | 39 | 6.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Cold |
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Concrete patio in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Alexandria?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $3,450 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Alexandria?
About $3.55 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 4% more than Alexandria ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $2,300. Materials are 43% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Alexandria?
$730 to $2,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Alexandria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $340 for fees in the Alexandria area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.64 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.54 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Alexandria?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,050 and premium work $2,500 to $3,450. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. May and September 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 Alexandria?
$790 to $2,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Alexandria
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.