Concrete patio cost in Lafayette, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,600
- Per sq ft
- $3.65 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #227
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the Lafayette area: $1,150 to $3,600 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 10% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $25.91 an hour in the Lafayette area, 5% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Lafayette, LA, standard level
$1,900 to $2,850
About $5.80 to $8.65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 42% |
| Labor | $400 | $1,200 | $2,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $350 | 8% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,350 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Lafayette number
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.91 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lafayette is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lafayette 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 87.2: $45 to $350.
Cost by quality level and size in Lafayette
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lafayette. 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 $2,100
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,850
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,600 to $3,600
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $410 – $820 | $720 – $1,100 | $1,000 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $750 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,800 | $2,450 – $3,750 | $3,400 – $4,700 |
Planning more than one job in Lafayette?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lafayette wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, stamped concrete comes out highest (−9%) and wood deck lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,650 | −10% |
How Lafayette compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Lafayette. Alexandria is the lowest at about $2,300 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +6% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −4% |
| Beaumont, TX125 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lafayette ranks #227 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lafayette is 2% above the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +6% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +12% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $1,500 – $5,050 | $3,250 | +38% |
The best months for concrete patio in Lafayette
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lafayette Rgnl Ap (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 Lafayette are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Lafayette gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 4.1 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 91 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 | 62 | 44 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 67 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 60 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Lafayette
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Lafayette, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) 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 | $820 – $2,750 |
Who does the work: Lafayette 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 Lafayette the blend is 0.88.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.91 an hour, 5% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $30.00 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 5.0 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 $18.57 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.31 and $22.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the area, 99.1 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 $22.81 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.69 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 32.3 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 $23.94 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $29.10 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 20.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 4.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lafayette has 179,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 129th 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% | $20.29 | $25.91 | $30.00 | $27.41 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.31 | $18.57 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.55 | $22.81 | $27.69 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.27 | $23.94 | $29.10 | $28.78 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Lafayette
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.
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Concrete patio in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Lafayette?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,600 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Lafayette?
About $3.65 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 0% less than Lafayette ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,350. Materials are 42% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Lafayette?
$750 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Lafayette?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $350 for fees in the Lafayette area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette is 2% above 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 Lafayette?
The BLS median is $25.91 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.29 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Lafayette?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,100 and premium work $2,600 to $3,600. 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 Lafayette?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Lafayette?
$820 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Lafayette
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.