Concrete patio cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,650
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to pour a concrete patio in South Dakota? Plan on $1,150 to $3,650 for 300 sq ft. Wages (0.88x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (88.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 9%.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $2,400 (Rapid City) to $2,400 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.85 to $8.75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $400 | $1,200 | $2,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $350 | 8% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
South 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 0.88 for South Dakota.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.67 an hour, which is 17% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $27.58 an hour. BLS counts 2,550 of them working in the state, 55.8 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 $21.98 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $23.14 an hour. About 1,780 work in the state. That is 38.9 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 $23.14 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.87 an hour. BLS counts 4,560 of them working in the state, 99.7 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 $28.61 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $30.51 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the state, 44.8 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 ($27.58 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.37) would take off about $80. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South 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% | $19.37 | $22.67 | $27.58 | $27.41 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.42 | $21.98 | $23.14 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.37 | $28.61 | $30.51 | $28.78 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Weather windows across South Dakota
Season matters for concrete patio. For each South Dakota metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Every South Dakota metro on the list has 5 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 20 inches a year in Rapid City to 28 in Sioux Falls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 9 | 85 | 28 | 5: May through September |
| Rapid City | 16 | 84 | 20 | 5: May through September |
How South Dakota compares with nearby states
South Dakota ranks 42 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. South Dakota sits at $2,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +1% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +8% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +22% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +7% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +7% |
Quality levels and sizes in South Dakota
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Dakota wages and prices. The grid 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 $2,900
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,650 to $3,650
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) | $1,550 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,700 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in South 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.
Other South Dakota jobs that often go with concrete patio
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Dakota wages and prices. Against national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−1%) and wood deck lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
Optional extras in South Dakota
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to South Dakota by the average of the local wage index (0.88) and goods index (0.95), a factor of 0.92. 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 – $2,750 |
Which South Dakota city is cheapest for concrete patio?
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
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Concrete patio in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in South Dakota?
$1,150 to $3,650 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for concrete patio?
Rapid City at about $2,400 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $2,400.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $2,400 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 50% ($1,200). Materials are 42%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.88x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $22.67 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $27.58.
+Where does South Dakota rank for concrete patio costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,400 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in South Dakota?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,650. 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 South Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Dakota metros we cover, Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota?
$830 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio by city in South 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.