Concrete patio cost in Albuquerque, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,650
- Per sq ft
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
Albuquerque homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,650 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.75 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Albuquerque is 8% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $24.19 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 12% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.90 to $8.80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $400 | $1,200 | $2,000 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $210 | $380 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
Why Albuquerque prices look the way they do
Labor is 49% 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 Albuquerque the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albuquerque metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,000, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.5) and land at $50 to $380.
Add-ons priced for Albuquerque
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Albuquerque by the average of the local wage index (0.88) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. 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 | $830 – $2,750 |
Planning more than one job in Albuquerque?
Because every project leans on different trades, Albuquerque's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs −4% and paver patio −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −8% |
Is Albuquerque cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pueblo is the priciest of the group at $2,550. El Paso is the cheapest at $2,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −4% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +5% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −10% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −6% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Albuquerque comes in at #197 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Albuquerque is 2% above the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −4% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Albuquerque's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +16% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +16% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Albuquerque
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albuquerque wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,150 to $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,900
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,650 to $3,650
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $840 | $740 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 |
| 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 | $3,450 – $4,750 |
When to schedule concrete patio in Albuquerque
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Albuquerque Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through May and August through October are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Albuquerque (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; June and July have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June and July, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Albuquerque gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 8 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 64 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 58 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Dec | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Albuquerque is 0.88 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.19 an hour, which is 12% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $33.78 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 20.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $19.44 an hour, 14% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.09 an hour. About 4,140 work in the metro. That is 102.3 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 $28.89 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $31.48 an hour. BLS counts 1,940 of them working in the area, 47.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.59 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $29.11 an hour. BLS counts 1,330 of them working in the area, 32.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($33.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($22.42) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 9.8% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,700 jobs in the Albuquerque area. That makes it the 62nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.42 | $24.19 | $33.78 | $27.41 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.40 | $19.44 | $23.09 | $22.66 | 0.86 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.21 | $28.89 | $31.48 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.99 | $24.59 | $29.11 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Why two Albuquerque 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.
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Concrete patio in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Albuquerque?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,650 in the Albuquerque area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Albuquerque?
About $3.75 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $380 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,450, which is 1% more than Albuquerque ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,400. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Albuquerque?
$760 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Albuquerque?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $380 for fees in the Albuquerque area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 2% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $24.19 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.42 to $33.78.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Albuquerque?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,650. 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 Albuquerque?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through May and August through October. April and May 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 Albuquerque?
$830 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Albuquerque
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.