Concrete patio cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,300 – $4,250
- Per sq ft
- $4.10 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Rhode Island? Plan on $1,300 to $4,250 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.12x the US blend), materials (price index 97.2) and permit costs (102.3) put the state above the national midpoint by 5%.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$2,150 to $3,350
About $6.70 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $730 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 37% |
| Labor | $510 | $1,500 | $2,550 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $410 | 8% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,250 | 100% |
Add-ons priced for Rhode Island
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Rhode Island by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.05. 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 | $940 – $3,150 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Rhode Island
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.
Rhode Island 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 1.12 for Rhode Island.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.26 an hour, which is 10% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $28.69 and $35.39 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the state, 5.0 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 $27.52 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. About 2,110 work in the state. That is 42.1 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 $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $36.42 an hour. BLS counts 2,580 of them working in the state, 51.5 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 $30.58 an hour, which is 6% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.65 and $40.30 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the state, 19.3 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 ($35.39 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.69) would take off about $40. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (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% | $28.69 | $30.26 | $35.39 | $27.41 | 1.10 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $25.14 | $29.25 | $36.42 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.65 | $30.58 | $40.30 | $28.78 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Rhode Island seasons and concrete patio
Season matters for concrete patio. For each Rhode Island metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Providence has 6 comfortable months (May through October), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 6: May through October |
Related projects, priced for Rhode Island
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+12%) and wood deck lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,400 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,400 | +5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,150 | +12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +5% |
Quality levels and sizes in Rhode Island
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,300 to $2,450
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,150 to $3,350
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,050 to $4,250
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $460 – $950 | $830 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,700 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $840 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,850 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,700 – $3,250 | $2,850 – $4,400 | $4,000 – $5,550 |
Rhode Island metro-by-metro prices
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +1% |
Rhode Island versus the states around it
Rhode Island ranks 13 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. Rhode Island sits at $2,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $1,350 – $4,500 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | level |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −5% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +7% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −7% |
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Concrete patio in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Rhode Island?
$1,300 to $4,250 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for concrete patio?
Providence at about $2,800 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $2,750 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 55% ($1,500). Materials are 37%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.12x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $30.26 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.69 to $35.39.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for concrete patio costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,750 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Rhode Island?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,450 and premium work $3,050 to $4,250. 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 Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (6 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 Rhode Island?
$940 to $3,150 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in Rhode Island
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.