Concrete patio cost in Michigan
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,050
- Per sq ft
- $3.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 10
What does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Michigan? Plan on $1,250 to $4,050 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.05x the US blend), materials (price index 96.0) and permit costs (96.2) put the state above the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Michigan, the metros we cover range from $2,500 (Niles) to $2,800 (Detroit) 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 Michigan (statewide), standard level
$2,100 to $3,200
About $6.45 to $9.70 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Michigan
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 38% |
| Labor | $470 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $380 | 8% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
Michigan seasons and concrete patio
Season matters for concrete patio. For each Michigan metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Detroit has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Michigan at 6 months (May through October); Flint has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 29 inches a year in Traverse City to 42 inches in Niles.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 20 | 84 | 30 | 6: May through October |
| Grand Rapids | 17 | 82 | 40 | 5: May through September |
| Ann Arbor | 15 | 84 | 30 | 5: May through September |
| Lansing | 17 | 83 | 33 | 6: May through October |
| Flint | 16 | 82 | 32 | 5: May through September |
| Kalamazoo | 18 | 83 | 33 | 6: May through October |
| Saginaw | 16 | 83 | 34 | 6: May through October |
| Traverse City | 17 | 81 | 29 | 6: May through October |
| Muskegon | 21 | 82 | 35 | 6: May through October |
| Niles | 19 | 83 | 42 | 6: May through October |
Optional extras in Michigan
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Michigan by the average of the local wage index (1.05) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.00. 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 | $900 – $3,000 |
Michigan metro-by-metro prices
3 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +6% |
| Flint, MI | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Lansing, MI | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | level |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Traverse City, MI | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −2% |
| Saginaw, MI | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Muskegon, MI | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Niles, MI | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −5% |
Quality levels and sizes in Michigan
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Michigan wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,250 to $2,350
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,100 to $3,200
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,900 to $4,050
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) | $810 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,100 | $2,700 – $4,150 | $3,800 – $5,250 |
How Michigan compares with nearby states
Michigan ranks 23 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. Michigan sits at $2,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Illinois | 220 miles away | $1,450 – $4,850 | $3,150 | +20% |
| Indiana | 220 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Wisconsin | 230 miles away | $1,250 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +4% |
| West Virginia | 310 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −8% |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Michigan
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.
If you are planning more than one job in Michigan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Michigan wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+2%) and wood deck lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,400 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
Wages behind the Michigan number
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 1.05 for Michigan.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.78 an hour, which is 5% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 6,350 of them working in the state, 14.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.84 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $29.68 an hour. About 28,490 work in the state. That is 64.7 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 $29.66 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $35.09 an hour. BLS counts 18,590 of them working in the state, 42.2 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 $30.14 an hour, which is 5% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $26.30 and $37.70 an hour. BLS counts 9,500 of them working in the state, 21.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($31.00 an hour) would add about $55 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.31) would take off about $130. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,403,730 jobs across Michigan (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.31 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $27.41 | 1.05 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.52 | $23.84 | $29.68 | $22.66 | 1.05 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.80 | $29.66 | $35.09 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $26.30 | $30.14 | $37.70 | $28.78 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Concrete patio in Michigan: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Michigan?
$1,250 to $4,050 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Michigan can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Michigan is cheapest for concrete patio?
Niles at about $2,500 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Detroit at $2,800.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Michigan than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $2,650 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Michigan?
About 54% ($1,400). Materials are 38%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Michigan?
The BLS statewide median is $28.78 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.31 to $31.00.
+Where does Michigan rank for concrete patio costs?
23rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,650 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Michigan?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,050. 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 Michigan?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Michigan metros we cover, Detroit has the most comfortable months (6 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 Michigan?
$900 to $3,000 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in Michigan
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.