Concrete patio cost in Traverse City, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per sq ft
- $3.90 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in Traverse City, MI usually costs $1,200 to $3,950 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $3.90 to $12 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Traverse City, MI, standard level
$2,050 to $3,100
About $6.30 to $9.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $280 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Traverse City, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 38% |
| Labor | $460 | $1,400 | $2,300 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 8% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Traverse City number
Labor is 54% 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 Traverse City the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Traverse City 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 93.4: $45 to $370.
How Traverse City compares
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 $2,500 to $2,850 across Traverse City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MIthis page | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | |
| Green Bay, WI110 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +6% |
| Muskegon, MI110 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Sheboygan, WI125 miles | $1,250 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +7% |
| Appleton, WI130 miles | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +10% |
| Grand Rapids, MI135 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| Michigan (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Traverse City ranks #145 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Traverse City is 2% below the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +8% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +5% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Traverse City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +5% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −7% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −9% |
Why two Traverse City 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.
What local crews earn in Traverse City
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 Traverse City the blend is 1.03.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, 3% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $29.20 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 23.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.27 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $28.66 an hour. BLS counts 740 of them working in the area, 108.1 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 $28.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $30.60 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 61.4 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 $29.42 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.74 and $35.49 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 40.9 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 $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 5.6% to 0.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Traverse City has 68,440 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 264th 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% | $22.50 | $28.34 | $29.20 | $27.41 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.03 | $23.27 | $28.66 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.71 | $28.47 | $30.60 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $28.74 | $29.42 | $35.49 | $28.78 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Optional extras in Traverse City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Traverse City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.03) 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 | $880 – $2,950 |
Cost by quality level and size in Traverse City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Traverse City. 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
$1,200 to $2,300
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,050 to $3,100
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) | $430 – $890 | $770 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,550 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $790 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,000 | $2,650 – $4,050 | $3,700 – $5,150 |
Planning more than one job in Traverse City?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Traverse City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+3%) and wood deck lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,800 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −3% |
Traverse City 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, Traverse City Cherry Cptl 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 Traverse City are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
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.
Traverse City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are August, September and October (3.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 29 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 16 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 33 | 2.8 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 54 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 59 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
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Concrete patio in Traverse City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Traverse City?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,200 to $3,950 in the Traverse City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Traverse City?
About $3.90 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Traverse City or Green Bay?
Green Bay is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,750, which is 6% more than Traverse City ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Traverse City?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $2,600. Materials are 38% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Traverse City?
$790 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Traverse City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the Traverse City area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Traverse City expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Michigan?
Traverse City is 2% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($2,650 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Traverse City?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Traverse City area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.50 to $29.20.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Traverse City?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 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 Traverse City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. June and July 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 Traverse City?
$880 to $2,950 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Traverse City
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.