Concrete patio cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,050
- Per sq ft
- $3.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #124
- 1 = most expensive
Salt Lake City homeowners pay roughly $1,250 to $4,050 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.95 to $12 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Salt Lake City is almost level. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $29.20 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, 7% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$2,100 to $3,200
About $6.40 to $9.65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 38% |
| Labor | $470 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $400 | 9% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
Where the Salt Lake City price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, carpenters at 10%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%. Weighted together, Salt Lake City wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Salt Lake City metro is 96.4 (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 (100.9) and land at $50 to $400.
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 Salt Lake City is 1.04 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.20 an hour, which is 7% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.93 and $30.40 an hour. BLS counts 1,850 of them working in the area, 22.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.82 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.03 and $27.96 an hour. About 7,790 work in the metro. That is 94.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.78 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 6,420 of them working in the area, 77.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.69 an hour, which is 3% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $32.13 an hour. BLS counts 2,570 of them working in the area, 31.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $30. At the 25th percentile ($23.93) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 1.1% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 826,210 jobs in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. That makes it the 37th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.93 | $29.20 | $30.40 | $27.41 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.03 | $22.82 | $27.96 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.83 | $28.78 | $31.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.70 | $29.69 | $32.13 | $28.78 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Salt Lake City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Salt Lake City 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
$1,250 to $2,350
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,100 to $3,200
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,900 to $4,050
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $450 – $910 | $800 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $810 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,100 | $2,700 – $4,150 | $3,800 – $5,250 |
Related projects, priced for Salt Lake City
Because every project leans on different trades, Salt Lake City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +1% and wood deck −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,350 | +1% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
Optional extras in Salt Lake City
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Salt Lake City by the average of the local wage index (1.04) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.00. 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 | $900 – $3,000 |
When to schedule concrete patio in Salt Lake City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Salt Lake City Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and September through October are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Salt Lake City (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, November 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.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Salt Lake City bid
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.
How Salt Lake City compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Salt Lake City is the priciest of the group. St. George is the cheapest at $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −5% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −8% |
| Utah (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Salt Lake City comes in at #124 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 3% above the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −5% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −8% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Salt Lake City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $1,250 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +5% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,300 – $4,500 | $2,900 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +12% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −9% |
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Concrete patio in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Salt Lake City?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,250 to $4,050 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Salt Lake City?
About $3.95 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,500, which is 6% less than Salt Lake City ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $2,650. Materials are 38% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$810 to $2,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Salt Lake City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $400 for fees in the Salt Lake City area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 3% above the Utah statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $29.20 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.93 to $30.40.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,050. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September through October. June and September 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 Salt Lake City?
$900 to $3,000 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Salt Lake City
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.