Concrete patio cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,700
- Per sq ft
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
Hilton Head homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,700 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.75 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hilton Head is 7% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.76 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$1,950 to $2,950
About $5.90 to $8.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $400 | $1,200 | $2,000 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,700 | 100% |
Where the Hilton Head 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, Hilton Head wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hilton Head metro is 96.3 (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 (98.0) and land at $50 to $390.
Hilton Head: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hilton Head 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 $2,200
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,950 to $2,950
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,700 to $3,700
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $850 | $740 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $770 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,850 | $2,500 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,800 |
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 Hilton Head is 0.89 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.76 an hour, which is 13% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.77 and $28.96 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 11.0 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 $21.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $25.12 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 111.1 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 $23.59 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 53.7 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 $24.39 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $28.60 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 39.1 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 ($28.96 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($22.77) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 5.3% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,920 jobs in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area. That makes it the 232nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.77 | $23.76 | $28.96 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.13 | $21.99 | $25.12 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.23 | $24.39 | $28.60 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Hilton Head
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.
Optional extras in Hilton Head
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Hilton Head by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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 | $830 – $2,800 |
When to schedule concrete patio in Hilton Head
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Beaufort Mcas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through December are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Hilton Head (9 of 12 months). January has an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July and August have 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 and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Hilton Head gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 73 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 | 60 | 40 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 5.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 48 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Hilton Head
Because every project leans on different trades, Hilton Head's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −6% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −6% |
How Hilton Head compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Hilton Head. Savannah is the lowest at about $2,300 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −4% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −3% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Hilton Head comes in at #186 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Hilton Head is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Hilton Head's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −6% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −4% |
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Concrete patio in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Hilton Head?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,700 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Hilton Head?
About $3.75 to $11 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 Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,300, which is 5% less than Hilton Head ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,450. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Hilton Head?
$770 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head is 1% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $23.76 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.77 to $28.96.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Hilton Head?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,700 to $3,700. 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 Hilton Head?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. May 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 Hilton Head?
$830 to $2,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Hilton Head
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.