Concrete patio cost in Sioux Falls, SD
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
- −8%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #192
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the Sioux Falls area: $1,150 to $3,700 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.98 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 16% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.95 to $8.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 41% |
| Labor | $410 | $1,200 | $2,050 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,700 | 100% |
Where the Sioux Falls price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.98 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sioux Falls is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sioux Falls is at 95.5 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $1,000 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.6: $45 to $360.
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Sioux Falls
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Sioux Falls
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sioux Falls. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x10 (100 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
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 $3,700
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $840 | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,850 | $2,500 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,800 |
How Sioux Falls compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Sioux Falls. Lincoln comes closest at about $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +13% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +8% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sioux Falls ranks #192 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in South Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $1,500 – $5,050 | $3,250 | +35% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +10% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +10% |
What nearby projects cost in Sioux Falls
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sioux Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−1%) and wood deck lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,350 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
Who does the work: Sioux Falls trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Sioux Falls the blend is 0.90.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.98 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.53 and $27.58 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 57.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.53 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.79 and $23.83 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 39.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.75 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.38 an hour. About 1,640 work in the metro. That is 91.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.31 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.11 and $31.14 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 35.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sioux Falls has 178,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 130th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $19.53 | $22.98 | $27.58 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.79 | $22.53 | $23.83 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.11 | $29.31 | $31.14 | $28.78 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
The best months for concrete patio in Sioux Falls
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Sioux Falls (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Sioux Falls are May through September: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
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.
Sioux Falls gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and September are the driest, at 3.3 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 15 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 9 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 24 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 36 | 3.0 | Cold |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 52 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 38 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Nov | 45 | 25 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Extras that change the Sioux Falls total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Sioux Falls, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.90) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $840 – $2,800 |
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Concrete patio in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Sioux Falls?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,700 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Sioux Falls?
About $3.75 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 Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,550, which is 4% more than Sioux Falls ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,400. Materials are 41% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Sioux Falls?
$760 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $22.98 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.53 to $27.58.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 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 Sioux Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. July 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 Sioux Falls?
$840 to $2,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Sioux Falls
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.