Concrete patio cost in Minnesota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,350 – $4,450
- Per sq ft
- $4.35 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 4
Minnesota prices for concrete patio: $1,350 to $4,450 for 300 sq ft, or $4.35 to $13.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 11% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $32.13 an hour.
Inside Minnesota, the metros we cover range from $2,750 (St. Cloud) to $3,050 (Minneapolis) 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 Minnesota (statewide), standard level
$2,300 to $3,550
About $7.10 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $930 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Minnesota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $750 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 36% |
| Labor | $540 | $1,650 | $2,700 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 8% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,900 | $4,450 | 100% |
Other Minnesota jobs that often go with concrete patio
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Minnesota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+20%) and wood deck lowest (+5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,650 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,850 | +11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,600 – $6,550 | +20% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $15,900 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,600 | +14% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | +12% |
Minnesota versus the states around it
Minnesota ranks 9 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. Minnesota sits at $2,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −12% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $1,250 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −5% |
| North Dakota | 270 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −11% |
| South Dakota | 290 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −18% |
| Nebraska | 320 miles away | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −17% |
Quality levels and sizes in Minnesota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Minnesota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,350 to $2,600
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,300 to $3,550
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,200 to $4,450
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $480 – $990 | $860 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,750 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $880 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,850 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Minnesota
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.
Extras that change the Minnesota total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Minnesota by the average of the local wage index (1.21) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 1.11. 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 | $1,000 – $3,300 |
Wages behind the Minnesota 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 1.21 for Minnesota.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $32.13 an hour, which is 17% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $28.81 and $38.21 an hour. BLS counts 3,070 of them working in the state, 10.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.97 an hour, 28% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.28 and $38.32 an hour. About 28,530 work in the state. That is 96.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.22 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $40.58 an hour. BLS counts 14,930 of them working in the state, 50.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $38.04 an hour, which is 32% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $30.44 and $46.03 an hour. BLS counts 8,590 of them working in the state, 29.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($38.21 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.81) would take off about $80. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,949,820 jobs across Minnesota (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $28.81 | $32.13 | $38.21 | $27.41 | 1.17 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.28 | $28.97 | $38.32 | $22.66 | 1.28 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $26.56 | $31.22 | $40.58 | $29.12 | 1.07 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $30.44 | $38.04 | $46.03 | $28.78 | 1.32 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
When Minnesota weather lets you pour
Season matters for concrete patio. For each Minnesota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Minneapolis has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Minnesota at 6 months (May through October); St. Cloud has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 28 inches a year in St. Cloud to 35 inches in Rochester.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 8 | 83 | 34 | 6: May through October |
| Duluth | 2 | 78 | 31 | 5: May through September |
| Rochester | 7 | 80 | 35 | 5: May through September |
| St. Cloud | 3 | 82 | 28 | 5: May through September |
Minnesota metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,900, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $1,400 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +5% |
| Rochester, MN | $1,300 – $4,450 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Duluth, MN | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −2% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −6% |
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Concrete patio in Minnesota: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Minnesota?
$1,350 to $4,450 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Minnesota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Minnesota is cheapest for concrete patio?
St. Cloud at about $2,750 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Minneapolis at $3,050.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Minnesota than the US average?
It is 11% more expensive: $2,900 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Minnesota?
About 56% ($1,650). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.21x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Minnesota?
The BLS statewide median is $32.13 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.81 to $38.21.
+Where does Minnesota rank for concrete patio costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,900 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Minnesota?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,600 and premium work $3,200 to $4,450. 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 Minnesota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Minnesota metros we cover, Minneapolis 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 Minnesota?
$1,000 to $3,300 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in Minnesota
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.