Concrete patio cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per sq ft
- $3.90 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to pour a concrete patio in North Dakota? Plan on $1,200 to $3,950 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.02x the US blend), materials (price index 95.7) and permit costs (89.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $2,600 (Bismarck) to $2,600 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$2,050 to $3,100
About $6.35 to $9.55 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 39% |
| Labor | $460 | $1,350 | $2,300 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in North Dakota
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.
North Dakota against its neighbors
North Dakota ranks 27 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. North Dakota sits at $2,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −7% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +13% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
North Dakota 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 1.02 for North Dakota.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.74 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 1,190 of them working in the state, 27.7 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 $23.59 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.96 and $29.17 an hour. About 5,050 work in the state. That is 117.6 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 $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 2,360 of them working in the state, 55.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.88 an hour, which is 4% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.97 and $36.75 an hour. BLS counts 4,890 of them working in the state, 113.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($29.53 an hour) would add about $45 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.14) 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 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $24.14 | $27.74 | $29.53 | $27.41 | 1.01 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.96 | $23.59 | $29.17 | $22.66 | 1.04 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $29.12 | 0.96 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.97 | $29.88 | $36.75 | $28.78 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
When North Dakota weather lets you pour
Season matters for concrete patio. For each North Dakota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Every North Dakota metro on the list has 5 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 19 inches a year in Bismarck to 24 in Fargo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 0 | 82 | 24 | 5: May through September |
| Bismarck | 2 | 85 | 19 | 5: May through September |
Optional extras in North Dakota
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to North Dakota by the average of the local wage index (1.02) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.99. 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 | $890 – $2,950 |
Other North Dakota jobs that often go with concrete patio
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+5%) and wood deck lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
Which North Dakota city is cheapest for concrete patio?
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
Quality levels and sizes in North Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Dakota wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,300
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,050 to $3,100
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $440 – $880 | $770 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,550 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $800 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,000 | $2,650 – $4,100 | $3,700 – $5,150 |
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Concrete patio in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in North Dakota?
$1,200 to $3,950 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for concrete patio?
Bismarck at about $2,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Fargo at $2,600.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $2,600 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 53% ($1,350). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $27.74 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.14 to $29.53.
+Where does North Dakota rank for concrete patio costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,600 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in North Dakota?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. 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 North Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Dakota metros we cover, Fargo has the most comfortable months (5 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 North Dakota?
$890 to $2,950 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in North Dakota
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.