Concrete patio cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $4,500
- Per sq ft
- $4.45 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 9
New York prices for concrete patio: $1,400 to $4,500 for 300 sq ft, or $4.45 to $13.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 12% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $30.79 an hour.
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $2,650 (Utica) to $3,100 (New York) 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 New York (statewide), standard level
$2,350 to $3,600
About $7.20 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $320 |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $800 | $1,150 | $1,450 | 38% |
| Labor | $530 | $1,600 | $2,650 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $240 | $430 | 8% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,950 | $4,500 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in New York
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New York wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,400 to $2,650
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,350 to $3,600
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,250 to $4,500
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $500 – $1,000 | $890 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,800 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $910 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,850 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,900 |
New York labor market for concrete patio
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 1.17 for New York.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.79 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.18 and $40.59 an hour. BLS counts 9,060 of them working in the state, 9.4 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 $26.89 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $38.18 an hour. About 52,090 work in the state. That is 53.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $34.77 an hour, which is 19% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.56 and $43.18 an hour. BLS counts 40,630 of them working in the state, 41.9 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 $38.94 an hour, which is 35% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.11 and $54.29 an hour. BLS counts 14,490 of them working in the state, 15.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($40.59 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.18) would take off about $90. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $27.18 | $30.79 | $40.59 | $27.41 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.13 | $26.89 | $38.18 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $27.56 | $34.77 | $43.18 | $29.12 | 1.19 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.11 | $38.94 | $54.29 | $28.78 | 1.35 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Extras that change the New York total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to New York by the average of the local wage index (1.17) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.12. 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 – $3,350 |
New York versus the states around it
New York ranks 7 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. New York sits at $2,950. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −6% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −9% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −13% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −6% |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in New York
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.
New York metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,950, and the top-to-bottom gap is 17%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +5% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Albany, NY | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Buffalo, NY | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −7% |
| Rochester, NY | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −8% |
| Binghamton, NY | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −8% |
| Syracuse, NY | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −9% |
| Kingston, NY | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −10% |
| Utica, NY | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −10% |
If you are planning more than one job in New York
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New York wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+17%) and concrete slab lowest (+11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,800 | +11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,900 | +12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +17% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,500 – $17,000 | +12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,500 | +14% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | +14% |
Weather windows across New York
Season matters for concrete patio. For each New York metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
New York has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New York at 8 months (April through November); Kingston has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Rochester to 51 inches in Kingston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | 85 | 50 | 8: April through November |
| Buffalo | 19 | 80 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Rochester | 19 | 83 | 35 | 6: May through October |
| Albany | 16 | 84 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Syracuse | 17 | 82 | 40 | 6: May through October |
| Poughkeepsie | 19 | 83 | 47 | 6: May through October |
| Utica | 14 | 81 | 44 | 6: May through October |
| Binghamton | 16 | 78 | 42 | 6: May through October |
| Kingston | 11 | 86 | 51 | 5: May through September |
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Concrete patio in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in New York?
$1,400 to $4,500 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for concrete patio?
Utica at about $2,650 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is New York at $3,100.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 12% more expensive: $2,950 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 54% ($1,600). Materials are 38%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.17x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $30.79 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.18 to $40.59.
+Where does New York rank for concrete patio costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,950 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in New York?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,650 and premium work $3,250 to $4,500. 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 New York?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New York metros we cover, New York has the most comfortable months (8 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 New York?
$1,000 to $3,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in New York
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.