Concrete patio cost in Tennessee
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
- −8%
- US $2,650
- Metros covered
- 8
Tennessee prices for concrete patio: $1,150 to $3,650 for 300 sq ft, or $3.70 to $11 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% below the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $23.04 an hour.
Inside Tennessee, the metros we cover range from $2,300 (Jackson) to $2,450 (Nashville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Tennessee (statewide), standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.90 to $8.75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Tennessee
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $390 | $1,200 | $1,950 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Tennessee
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.
Tennessee seasons and concrete patio
Season matters for concrete patio. For each Tennessee metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Memphis has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Tennessee at 7 months (March through June and September through November); Jackson has the shortest at 5 (April through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Johnson City to 57 inches in Jackson.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 30 | 91 | 51 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Memphis | 33 | 92 | 55 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Knoxville | 30 | 88 | 52 | 7: April through October |
| Chattanooga | 32 | 91 | 55 | 6: March through June and September through October |
| Kingsport | 27 | 87 | 45 | 7: April through October |
| Clarksville | 28 | 90 | 54 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Jackson | 27 | 91 | 57 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Johnson City | 26 | 86 | 44 | 7: April through October |
How Tennessee compares with nearby states
Tennessee ranks 40 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. Tennessee sits at $2,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 170 miles away | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Alabama | 190 miles away | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Georgia | 210 miles away | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Indiana | 300 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +12% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −6% |
Optional extras in Tennessee
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Tennessee by the average of the local wage index (0.88) and goods index (0.96), 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 |
Tennessee metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Kingsport, TN | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Tennessee
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Tennessee 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 | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,750 |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $20.92 and $25.38 an hour. BLS counts 3,920 of them working in the state, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.64 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.78 an hour. About 26,250 work in the state. That is 80.1 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 $24.44 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $28.80 an hour. BLS counts 8,200 of them working in the state, 25.0 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 $25.00 an hour, which is 13% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.35 and $28.54 an hour. BLS counts 10,660 of them working in the state, 32.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($25.38 an hour) would add about $60 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.92) would take off about $50. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,278,760 jobs across Tennessee (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $20.92 | $23.04 | $25.38 | $27.41 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.11 | $21.64 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.36 | $24.44 | $28.80 | $29.12 | 0.84 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.35 | $25.00 | $28.54 | $28.78 | 0.87 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Tennessee
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Tennessee wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−3%) and concrete driveway 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 | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −8% |
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Concrete patio in Tennessee: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Tennessee?
$1,150 to $3,650 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Tennessee can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Tennessee is cheapest for concrete patio?
Jackson at about $2,300 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Nashville at $2,450.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Tennessee than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $2,400 against $2,650 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Tennessee?
About 49% ($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 Tennessee?
The BLS statewide median is $23.04 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.92 to $25.38.
+Where does Tennessee rank for concrete patio costs?
40th 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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Tennessee metros we cover, Memphis has the most comfortable months (7 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 Tennessee?
$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 Tennessee
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.