Concrete patio cost in Spartanburg, SC
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 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #225
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete patio in Spartanburg, plan on $1,150 to $3,600 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.70 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.14 an hour in the Spartanburg area, 16% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC, standard level
$1,900 to $2,850
About $5.80 to $8.65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 43% |
| Labor | $390 | $1,150 | $1,950 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,350 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Spartanburg number
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, Spartanburg wages are 0.86 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 Spartanburg 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 (91.1) and land at $45 to $360.
Spartanburg against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Spartanburg. Hickory is the lowest at about $2,350 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SCthis page | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | |
| Greenville, SC35 miles | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC65 miles | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Hickory, NC70 miles | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Spartanburg comes in at #225 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Spartanburg is 1% below 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 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Spartanburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spartanburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,350 – $4,550 | $2,950 | +24% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +12% |
Optional extras in Spartanburg
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Spartanburg by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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 | $820 – $2,750 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Spartanburg
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.
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Spartanburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Spartanburg 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 | $720 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,800 | $2,450 – $3,750 | $3,400 – $4,650 |
Climate in Spartanburg: timing your concrete patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Spartanburg 3 Sse (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and August through October are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Spartanburg (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, November 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.
Spartanburg gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, June and December (4.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 57 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 | 54 | 32 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 59 | 34 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 66 | 40 | 4.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 75 | 47 | 4.3 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 62 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 49 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 38 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 56 | 34 | 4.7 | Cold |
Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg is 0.86 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.14 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $29.24 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 6.7 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 $20.29 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.33 an hour. About 1,310 work in the metro. That is 79.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.88 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $29.04 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 18.2 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 $23.53 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 39.4 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 ($29.24 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($22.89) it shrinks by about $5. The total moves by 6.3% or 0.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 165,150 jobs in the Spartanburg area. That makes it the 143rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.89 | $23.14 | $29.24 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.77 | $20.29 | $23.33 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.32 | $24.88 | $29.04 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $20.29 | $23.53 | $28.72 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Spartanburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Spartanburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −8% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,200 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −8% |
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Concrete patio in Spartanburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Spartanburg?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,600 in the Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg?
About $3.70 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Spartanburg or Greenville?
Greenville is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 2% more than Spartanburg ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spartanburg?
About 49% 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 Spartanburg?
$760 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Spartanburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $360 for fees in the Spartanburg area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spartanburg expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Spartanburg is 1% below 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 Spartanburg?
The BLS median is $23.14 an hour in the Spartanburg area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.89 to $29.24.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August through October. May and September 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 Spartanburg?
$820 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Spartanburg
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.