Concrete patio cost in Wilmington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,600
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
Wilmington homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,600 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.70 to $10.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Wilmington is 10% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.17 an hour in the Wilmington area, 23% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Wilmington, NC, standard level
$1,900 to $2,850
About $5.80 to $8.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Wilmington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 43% |
| Labor | $380 | $1,150 | $1,900 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,350 | $3,600 | 100% |
Where the Wilmington price comes from
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, Wilmington wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wilmington 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 (96.4) and land at $50 to $390.
When to schedule concrete patio in Wilmington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wilmington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and August through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Wilmington (8 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July has 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 July, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Wilmington gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (8.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 72 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 67 | 8.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 3.7 | 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 Wilmington is 0.84 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.17 an hour, which is 23% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $23.49 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 7.8 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 $22.16 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.02 and $26.94 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 97.8 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 $24.44 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $28.70 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 33.5 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 $23.03 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.55 and $27.13 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 41.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.49 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($17.91) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 2.4% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 191,280 jobs in the Wilmington area. That makes it the 120th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $17.91 | $21.17 | $23.49 | $27.41 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.02 | $22.16 | $26.94 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.06 | $24.44 | $28.70 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.55 | $23.03 | $27.13 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Wilmington bid
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.
How Wilmington compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Raleigh is the priciest of the group at $2,400. Fayetteville is the cheapest at $2,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC60 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Florence, SC100 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | level |
| Raleigh, NC105 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Wilmington comes in at #226 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Wilmington is 1% 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 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Wilmington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wilmington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +12% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | level |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +23% |
Cost by quality level and size in Wilmington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wilmington 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 $2,850
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,600 to $3,600
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $830 | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $750 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,650 |
Related projects, priced for Wilmington
Because every project leans on different trades, Wilmington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −7% and concrete driveway −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
Optional extras in Wilmington
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wilmington by the average of the local wage index (0.84) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.90. 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 |
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Concrete patio in Wilmington: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Wilmington?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,600 in the Wilmington area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Wilmington?
About $3.70 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $390 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Wilmington or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,300, which is 3% less than Wilmington ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wilmington?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,350. Materials are 43% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Wilmington?
$750 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Wilmington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $390 for fees in the Wilmington area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wilmington expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington is 1% 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 Wilmington?
The BLS median is $21.17 an hour in the Wilmington area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.91 to $23.49.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Wilmington?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,600 to $3,600. 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 Wilmington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. April and November 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 Wilmington?
$810 to $2,700 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Wilmington
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.