Concrete patio cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,700
- Per sq ft
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 2
Nebraska prices for concrete patio: $1,150 to $3,700 for 300 sq ft, or $3.75 to $11 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% below the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $23.80 an hour.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $2,450 (Lincoln) to $2,450 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$1,900 to $2,950
About $5.95 to $8.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $990 | $1,250 | 41% |
| Labor | $410 | $1,250 | $2,050 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,700 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Nebraska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Nebraska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, paver patio is −3% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
Nebraska against its neighbors
Nebraska ranks 38 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. Nebraska sits at $2,450. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +5% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | level |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +11% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +20% |
Which Nebraska city is cheapest for concrete patio?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,450, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | level |
Basic, standard or premium: Nebraska prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 10x10 (100 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$1,150 to $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,950
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,700 to $3,700
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $840 | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,850 | $2,500 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,800 |
When Nebraska weather lets you pour
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Nebraska is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Omaha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Nebraska at 7 months (April through October); Lincoln has the shortest at 6 (May through October). Rainfall runs from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 inches in Omaha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 6: May through October |
Wages behind the Nebraska number
Nebraska's labor line is priced from 4 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.92 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.80 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.76 an hour. About 3,200 work in the state. That is 31.2 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 $22.72 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $26.71 an hour. BLS counts 8,530 of them working in the state, 83.3 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 $24.19 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.77 and $30.09 an hour. About 5,710 work in the state. That is 55.7 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 $28.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $30.52 an hour. About 3,180 work in the state. That is 31.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($28.76 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.58) would take off about $30. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.58 | $23.80 | $28.76 | $27.41 | 0.87 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.38 | $22.72 | $26.71 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.77 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $29.12 | 0.83 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.05 | $28.06 | $30.52 | $28.78 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Why two Nebraska 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.
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade patio.
Extras that change the Nebraska total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Nebraska, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.92) 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 | $840 – $2,800 |
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Concrete patio in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Nebraska?
$1,150 to $3,700 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for concrete patio?
Lincoln at about $2,450 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Omaha at $2,450.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $2,450 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 51% ($1,250). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $23.80 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $28.76.
+Where does Nebraska rank for concrete patio costs?
38th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,450 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Nebraska?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,700 to $3,700. 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 Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha has the most comfortable months (7 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 Nebraska?
$840 to $2,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in Nebraska
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.