Concrete patio cost in Abilene, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $3,450
- Per sq ft
- $3.55 – $10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #274
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in Abilene, TX usually costs $1,100 to $3,450 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $3.55 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $350 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.33 an hour in the Abilene area, 19% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Abilene, TX, standard level
$1,800 to $2,750
About $5.55 to $8.25 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Abilene, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 43% |
| Labor | $360 | $1,100 | $1,800 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 9% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,250 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Abilene prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% of the midpoint bill here, against 51% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), carpenters (10%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Abilene the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Abilene is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $980 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.4: $45 to $360.
Specs and site conditions that change a Abilene bid
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.
What local crews earn in Abilene
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 Abilene the blend is 0.80.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.33 an hour, 19% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $25.85 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 9.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.35 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.82 and $22.01 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 75.9 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 $20.69 an hour, 29% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $23.86 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.7 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 $23.80 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.07 and $28.74 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 30.6 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 $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Abilene has 75,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 246th 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% | $17.72 | $22.33 | $25.85 | $27.41 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.82 | $18.35 | $22.01 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.00 | $20.69 | $23.86 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.07 | $23.80 | $28.74 | $28.78 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Abilene 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, Abilene Rgnl Ap (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 Abilene are March through May and September through November: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and June, 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 June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Abilene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (3.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.7 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 59 | 34 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 37 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 62 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 70 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 73 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 72 | 2.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 43 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 35 | 1.3 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Abilene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Abilene. 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
$1,100 to $2,050
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,800 to $2,750
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,500 to $3,450
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $400 – $790 | $700 – $1,100 | $990 – $1,400 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $730 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,350 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,450 |
Related projects, priced for Abilene
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Abilene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−10%) and concrete driveway lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,400 – $12,800 | −15% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,650 | −10% |
How Abilene compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $2,250 to $2,500 across Abilene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TXthis page | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,250 | |
| Midland, TX135 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Killeen, TX140 miles | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | level |
| Lubbock, TX145 miles | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | level |
| Waco, TX155 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX160 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +5% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Abilene ranks #274 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Abilene is 5% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,100 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Abilene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +23% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +11% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +2% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | +3% |
Optional extras in Abilene
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Abilene, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.80) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $780 – $2,600 |
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Concrete patio in Abilene: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Abilene?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $3,450 in the Abilene area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Abilene?
About $3.55 to $10 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 Abilene or Midland?
Midland is 135 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 4% more than Abilene ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Abilene?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $2,250. Materials are 43% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Abilene?
$730 to $2,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Abilene?
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 Abilene area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Abilene expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Texas?
Abilene is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Abilene?
The BLS median is $22.33 an hour in the Abilene area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.72 to $25.85.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Abilene?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,050 and premium work $2,500 to $3,450. 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 Abilene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and September through November. March and November 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 Abilene?
$780 to $2,600 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Abilene
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.