Concrete patio cost in Clarksville, TN
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 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in Clarksville, TN usually costs $1,150 to $3,600 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $3.70 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $260 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Clarksville area, 16% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Clarksville, TN, standard level
$1,900 to $2,850
About $5.80 to $8.60 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 Clarksville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 43% |
| Labor | $380 | $1,150 | $1,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,350 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Clarksville number
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 $23.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Clarksville is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Clarksville is at 96.2 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 90.9: $45 to $360.
Optional extras in Clarksville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Clarksville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $820 – $2,700 |
Planning more than one job in Clarksville?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Clarksville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−5%) and concrete driveway lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,200 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −6% |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Clarksville
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).
Site prep
Excavation, forms and a gravel base are the unglamorous part of the bill and vary most with soil and slope.
What local crews earn in Clarksville
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 Clarksville the blend is 0.85.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.05 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.92 and $23.05 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 12.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $20.17 an hour, which is 11% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $23.18 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 60.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.60 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $28.68 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 28.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.48 an hour, 15% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $28.30 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 40.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $0 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 0.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Clarksville has 103,220 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 200th 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% | $19.92 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.68 | $20.17 | $23.18 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.48 | $23.60 | $28.68 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.78 | $24.48 | $28.30 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Clarksville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Clarksville. 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 $2,100
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) | $410 – $820 | $720 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $750 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,650 |
Clarksville weather and the concrete patio calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Clarksville Wwtp (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Clarksville are April through June and September through October: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and 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.
Clarksville gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 4.3 inches. The station averages about 57 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 | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 52 | 31 | 4.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 61 | 38 | 4.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 65 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 60 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 48 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 37 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 50 | 31 | 4.9 | Cold |
How Clarksville compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group at $2,750. Jackson is the cheapest at $2,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TNthis page | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | |
| Nashville, TN65 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +16% |
| Jackson, TN95 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −2% |
| Huntsville, AL140 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Clarksville ranks #228 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +3% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Clarksville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +8% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +11% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | level |
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Concrete patio in Clarksville: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Clarksville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,600 in the Clarksville 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 Clarksville?
About $3.70 to $10.50 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 Clarksville or Nashville?
Nashville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,450, which is 4% more than Clarksville ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville?
$750 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Clarksville expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Clarksville is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Clarksville?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Clarksville area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.92 to $23.05.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Clarksville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,100 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 Clarksville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September through October. September and October 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 Clarksville?
$820 to $2,700 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Clarksville
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.