Concrete patio cost in Columbia, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,050
- Per sq ft
- $3.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #129
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the Columbia area: $1,250 to $4,050 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 $28.41 an hour in the Columbia area, 4% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Columbia, MO, standard level
$2,050 to $3,200
About $6.45 to $9.75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Columbia, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $990 | $1,250 | 38% |
| Labor | $480 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
Why Columbia 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, Columbia wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Columbia is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $990 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.4: $45 to $360.
Planning more than one job in Columbia?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Columbia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+6%) and wood deck lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | +1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,750 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | +3% |
Columbia: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Columbia. 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 $3,200
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) | $440 – $900 | $780 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $800 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,100 | $2,700 – $4,150 | $3,800 – $5,250 |
The best months for concrete patio in Columbia
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Columbia U Of M (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 Columbia are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, 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.
Columbia gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 39 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 27 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 56 | 36 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 67 | 46 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 37 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 2.2 | Cold |
Why two Columbia 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.
Add-ons priced for Columbia
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Columbia, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.07) 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 | $900 – $3,000 |
Columbia against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Columbia. Springfield is the lowest at about $2,550 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MOthis page | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | |
| Jefferson City, MO35 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Kansas City, MO100 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO115 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | −4% |
| St. Louis, MO120 miles | $1,350 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +11% |
| Springfield, IL165 miles | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +9% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +3% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Columbia ranks #129 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Columbia is 3% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $1,350 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +11% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Columbia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +9% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −9% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −14% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $1,350 – $4,550 | $2,950 | +12% |
Who does the work: Columbia 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 Columbia the blend is 1.07.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.41 an hour, 4% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $33.59 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 14.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.31 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $37.38 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 43.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $33.85 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 47.4 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 $27.29 an hour, 5% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.80 and $39.45 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 28.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Columbia has 107,680 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 194th 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% | $23.72 | $28.41 | $33.59 | $27.41 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.64 | $27.31 | $37.38 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.95 | $27.00 | $33.85 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.80 | $27.29 | $39.45 | $28.78 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
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Concrete patio in Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Columbia?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,250 to $4,050 in the Columbia area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Columbia?
About $3.95 to $12 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 Columbia or Jefferson City?
Jefferson City is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,650, which is 1% more than Columbia ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Columbia?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $1,450 out of $2,650. Materials are 38% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Columbia?
$800 to $2,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Columbia?
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 Columbia area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Columbia expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Missouri?
Columbia is 3% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Columbia?
The BLS median is $28.41 an hour in the Columbia area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.72 to $33.59.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Columbia?
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.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete patio in Columbia?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. August and October 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 Columbia?
$900 to $3,000 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Columbia
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.