Concrete patio cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,550
- Per sq ft
- $3.65 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #245
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete patio in Greensboro, plan on $1,150 to $3,550 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.65 to $10.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Greensboro area, 19% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$1,850 to $2,800
About $5.70 to $8.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $820 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 43% |
| Labor | $370 | $1,100 | $1,850 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,350 | $3,550 | 100% |
Why Greensboro prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% 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 Greensboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro metro is 96.6 (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 (92.9) and land at $45 to $370.
Climate in Greensboro: timing your concrete patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greensboro Wtp (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Greensboro (7 of 12 months). 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.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Cold |
Why two Greensboro 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete patio pricing in Greensboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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 $2,100
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,850 to $2,800
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,550 to $3,550
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $410 – $820 | $720 – $1,100 | $1,000 – $1,400 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $750 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 | $3,350 – $4,600 |
Add-ons priced for Greensboro
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greensboro by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.89. 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 | $810 – $2,700 |
Planning more than one job in Greensboro?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −7% and concrete driveway −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
Greensboro labor market for concrete patio
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 Greensboro is 0.82 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is 19% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.50 and $23.67 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $19.28 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 59.9 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 $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 20.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.71 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.54 and $25.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 29.6 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 ($23.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($19.50) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 1.6% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $19.50 | $22.13 | $23.67 | $27.41 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.54 | $23.71 | $25.62 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Greensboro against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $2,350 to $2,450 across Greensboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,350 | level |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +4% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #245 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Greensboro is 2% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,350 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +14% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +17% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +23% |
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Concrete patio in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Greensboro?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,550 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Greensboro?
About $3.65 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 1% more than Greensboro ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $2,350. Materials are 43% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$750 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Greensboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the Greensboro area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 2% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $22.13 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.50 to $23.67.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Greensboro?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,100 and premium work $2,550 to $3,550. 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 Greensboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. May 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 Greensboro?
$810 to $2,700 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Greensboro
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.