Concrete patio cost in Memphis, TN
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
- −7%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #187
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete patio in Memphis, plan on $1,150 to $3,700 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.75 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $24.05 an hour in the Memphis area, 12% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Memphis, TN, standard level
$1,950 to $2,950
About $5.95 to $8.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Memphis, TN
| 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 | $210 | $370 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Memphis 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 $24.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Memphis is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Memphis metro is 96.2 (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 (92.2) and land at $45 to $370.
Is Memphis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Memphis. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $2,150 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $1,050 – $3,250 | $2,150 | −11% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −7% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $1,150 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Memphis comes in at #187 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Memphis is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −4% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Memphis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +12% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $1,100 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete patio pricing in Memphis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Memphis 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 $2,200
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,950 to $2,950
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,700 to $3,700
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $840 | $740 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $770 – $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 |
Extras that change the Memphis total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Memphis by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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 | $840 – $2,800 |
What nearby projects cost in Memphis
Because every project leans on different trades, Memphis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −3% and asphalt driveway −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −9% |
Climate in Memphis: timing your concrete patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Memphis Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and September through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Memphis (7 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; 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.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Cold |
Why two Memphis quotes can differ
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).
Memphis 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 Memphis is 0.90 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.05 an hour, which is 12% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $26.25 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 8.3 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 $21.54 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $24.40 an hour. About 3,940 work in the metro. That is 64.4 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 $24.34 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,240 of them working in the area, 20.3 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 $25.90 an hour, which is 10% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $29.88 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 18.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner 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 ($26.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($22.12) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 2.2% or 2.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 611,670 jobs in the Memphis area. That makes it the 46th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.39% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.12 | $24.05 | $26.25 | $27.41 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.31 | $21.54 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.58 | $24.34 | $28.26 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.88 | $25.90 | $29.88 | $28.78 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Concrete patio in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Memphis?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,700 in the Memphis area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Memphis?
About $3.75 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,150, which is 11% less than Memphis ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,450. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Memphis?
$770 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Memphis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the Memphis area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis is 1% above 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 Memphis?
The BLS median is $24.05 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.12 to $26.25.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Memphis?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,700 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 Memphis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. 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 Memphis?
$840 to $2,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Memphis
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.