Concrete patio cost in Rochester, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,300 – $4,450
- Per sq ft
- $4.25 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #39
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the Rochester area: $1,300 to $4,450 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% higher than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $34.75 an hour in the Rochester area, 27% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Rochester, MN, standard level
$2,250 to $3,500
About $7.10 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Rochester, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 35% |
| Labor | $560 | $1,700 | $2,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 7% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,900 | $4,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Rochester number
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, Rochester wages are 1.25 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Rochester is at 95.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $1,000 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.8: $45 to $360.
Who does the work: Rochester 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 Rochester the blend is 1.25.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $34.75 an hour, 27% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $30.09 and $40.93 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 8.9 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 $28.55 an hour, which is 26% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $43.11 an hour. BLS counts 990 of them working in the area, 80.5 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 $30.58 an hour, 5% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $38.84 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 37.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.26 an hour, 33% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $31.12 and $45.54 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 23.6 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Rochester has 122,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 176th 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% | $30.09 | $34.75 | $40.93 | $27.41 | 1.27 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.36 | $28.55 | $43.11 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.59 | $30.58 | $38.84 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $31.12 | $38.26 | $45.54 | $28.78 | 1.33 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
The best months for concrete patio in Rochester
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Rochester Intl Ap (10 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 Rochester are May through September: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, October, 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.
Rochester gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 53 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 4.1 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 23 | 7 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 11 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.5 | Cold |
| May | 68 | 47 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Nov | 42 | 26 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 14 | 1.3 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Rochester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Rochester. 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
$1,300 to $2,600
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,250 to $3,500
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) | $470 – $970 | $850 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,750 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,400 | $2,950 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,850 |
Optional extras in Rochester
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.10 for Rochester, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.25) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $990 – $3,300 |
Why two Rochester quotes can differ
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.
Rochester against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
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 $2,550 to $3,050 across Rochester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MNthis page | $1,300 – $4,450 | $2,900 | |
| La Crosse, WI65 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −6% |
| Eau Claire, WI85 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,700 | −6% |
| Minneapolis, MN90 miles | $1,400 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Waterloo, IA100 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −8% |
| Dubuque, IA125 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −11% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Rochester ranks #39 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Rochester is 1% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,400 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −1% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rochester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −21% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −18% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −2% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 122,020 jobs | $1,350 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in Rochester
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Rochester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+17%) and wood deck lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,550 | +8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,850 | +11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +17% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,400 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,700 | +16% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,500 | +13% |
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Concrete patio in Rochester: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Rochester?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,300 to $4,450 in the Rochester area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Rochester?
About $4.25 to $13.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Rochester or La Crosse?
La Crosse is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,700, which is 6% less than Rochester ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rochester?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $1,700 out of $2,900. Materials are 35% and permits 7%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Rochester?
$860 to $3,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Rochester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $360 for fees in the Rochester area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rochester expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Rochester is 1% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($2,900 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Rochester?
The BLS median is $34.75 an hour in the Rochester area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.09 to $40.93.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Rochester?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,300 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.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete patio in Rochester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. August and September 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 Rochester?
$990 to $3,300 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Rochester
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.