Concrete patio cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $3,950
- Per sq ft
- $4 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #138
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the Baltimore area: $1,250 to $3,950 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 lands close to the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $24.98 an hour in the Baltimore area, 9% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $6.35 to $9.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $310 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $770 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 41% |
| Labor | $430 | $1,300 | $2,150 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $240 | $420 | 9% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
Why Baltimore prices look the way they do
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, Baltimore wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Baltimore is at 102.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.5: $50 to $420.
Optional extras in Baltimore
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Baltimore, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (1.02). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $890 – $2,950 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete patio pricing in Baltimore
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Baltimore. 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
$1,250 to $2,350
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $450 – $910 | $790 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $820 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,050 | $2,700 – $4,100 | $3,750 – $5,150 |
Planning more than one job in Baltimore?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Baltimore wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+3%) and concrete driveway lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,700 – $15,500 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,950 | −2% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,650 | +3% |
Is Baltimore cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $2,700. Dover is the cheapest at $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $1,250 – $3,950 | $2,600 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +3% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +3% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +5% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $1,250 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $1,250 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Baltimore ranks #138 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $1,250 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −7% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $1,350 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +13% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −8% |
Why two Baltimore quotes can differ
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).
Who does the work: Baltimore 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 Baltimore the blend is 0.96.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.98 an hour, 9% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $28.44 an hour. About 1,390 work in the metro. That is 10.2 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 $22.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $26.66 an hour. BLS counts 10,520 of them working in the area, 77.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.96 and $36.06 an hour. About 3,870 work in the metro. That is 28.5 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 $29.20 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $32.50 an hour. About 3,350 work in the metro. That is 24.7 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 $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has 1,356,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 22nd 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% | $22.75 | $24.98 | $28.44 | $27.41 | 0.91 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.72 | $22.34 | $26.66 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.96 | $29.99 | $36.06 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.67 | $29.20 | $32.50 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
The best months for concrete patio in Baltimore
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (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 Baltimore are April through June and August through November: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March 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.
Baltimore gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, June and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 43 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 | 44 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 32 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 65 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 35 | 3.7 | Cold |
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Concrete patio in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Baltimore?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,250 to $3,950 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Baltimore?
About $4 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $420 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,700, which is 3% more than Baltimore ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,600. Materials are 41% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Baltimore?
$820 to $2,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Baltimore?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $420 for fees in the Baltimore area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $24.98 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.75 to $28.44.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Baltimore?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. 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 Baltimore?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August through November. June and November 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 Baltimore?
$890 to $2,950 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Baltimore
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.