Concrete patio cost in Laredo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $3,350
- Per sq ft
- $3.50 – $10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
Laredo homeowners pay roughly $1,100 to $3,350 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.50 to $10 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Laredo is 15% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.84 an hour in the Laredo area, 17% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Laredo, TX, standard level
$1,800 to $2,700
About $5.45 to $8.10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $770 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Laredo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 44% |
| Labor | $350 | $1,050 | $1,750 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $350 | 9% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,250 | $3,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Laredo 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 $22.84 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Laredo is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Laredo metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $980, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.0) and land at $45 to $350.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Laredo. The wage table below marks each row.
Laredo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Laredo 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
$1,100 to $2,000
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,800 to $2,700
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,450 to $3,350
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $390 – $780 | $680 – $1,050 | $970 – $1,350 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $720 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,500 | $3,200 – $4,350 |
Related projects, priced for Laredo
Because every project leans on different trades, Laredo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −12% and concrete driveway −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −15% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,250 – $12,600 | −17% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −17% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −12% |
When to schedule concrete patio in Laredo
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Laredo 2 (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Laredo (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in May, June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Laredo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (3.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 178 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 | 68 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 58 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Jun | 99 | 76 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 77 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 101 | 77 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 73 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 66 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 56 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 48 | 1.1 | Workable |
How Laredo compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Laredo. McAllen is the lowest at about $2,100 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TXthis page | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,250 | |
| McAllen, TX120 miles | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | −5% |
| Corpus Christi, TX120 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +6% |
| San Antonio, TX125 miles | $1,100 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Brownsville, TX160 miles | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Austin, TX200 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | +7% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, Laredo comes in at #288 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Laredo is 6% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,100 – $3,500 | $2,300 | +4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Laredo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Laredo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +12% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +28% |
Add-ons priced for Laredo
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Laredo by the average of the local wage index (0.78) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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 | $770 – $2,550 |
Why two Laredo 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).
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Laredo is 0.78 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Laredo metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.84 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.53 and $26.73 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $16.22 an hour, 28% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.98 and $17.72 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 36.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $19.97 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $24.22 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 9.1 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 $22.16 an hour, which is 23% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.06 and $23.48 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 25.6 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 ($26.73 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($19.53) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 4.3% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 109,370 jobs in the Laredo area. That makes it the 191st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $19.53 | $22.84 | $26.73 | $27.41 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $13.98 | $16.22 | $17.72 | $22.66 | 0.72 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $16.93 | $19.97 | $24.22 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $19.06 | $22.16 | $23.48 | $28.78 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
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Concrete patio in Laredo: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Laredo?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $3,350 in the Laredo area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Laredo?
About $3.50 to $10 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Laredo or McAllen?
McAllen is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,100, which is 5% less than Laredo ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Laredo?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,250. Materials are 44% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Laredo?
$720 to $2,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Laredo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $350 for fees in the Laredo area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Laredo expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Texas?
Laredo is 6% 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 Laredo?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.84 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.53 to $26.73.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Laredo?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,000 and premium work $2,450 to $3,350. 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 Laredo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 Laredo?
$770 to $2,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Laredo
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.