Concrete patio cost in Morgantown, WV
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
- −8%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #190
- 1 = most expensive
Morgantown homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,700 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.75 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Morgantown is 8% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $24.10 an hour in the Morgantown area, 12% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$1,900 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 | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $280 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Morgantown, WV
| 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 | $2,400 | $3,700 | 100% |
Why Morgantown prices look the way they do
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, Morgantown wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Morgantown metro is 96.3 (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 (93.3) and land at $45 to $370.
What nearby projects cost in Morgantown
Because every project leans on different trades, Morgantown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −5% and paver patio −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −5% |
Add-ons priced for Morgantown
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Morgantown by the average of the local wage index (0.89) 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 | $830 – $2,800 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Morgantown
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.
Is Morgantown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Morgantown. Winchester is the lowest at about $2,400 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +9% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +13% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −1% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | level |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Morgantown comes in at #190 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Morgantown is 0% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +9% |
Cities with a workforce like Morgantown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +9% |
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 Morgantown is 0.89 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.10 an hour, which is 12% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $20.03 and $26.86 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 5.9 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 $21.32 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.14 and $24.01 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 98.0 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 $23.64 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.06 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 66.8 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 $25.46 an hour, which is 12% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.18 and $29.27 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 78.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper 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 ($26.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($20.03) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 2.8% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,370 jobs in the Morgantown area. That makes it the 268th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $20.03 | $24.10 | $26.86 | $27.41 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.14 | $21.32 | $24.01 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.18 | $25.46 | $29.27 | $28.78 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
When to schedule concrete patio in Morgantown
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Morgantown Hart Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Morgantown (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
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.
Morgantown gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.9 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 65 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.2 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Morgantown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Morgantown 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 $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 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 – $1,500 |
| 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 |
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Concrete patio in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Morgantown?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,700 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 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 Morgantown?
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 Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,650, which is 9% more than Morgantown ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,400. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Morgantown?
$770 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Morgantown?
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 Morgantown area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 0% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Morgantown?
The BLS median is $24.10 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.03 to $26.86.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Morgantown?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 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 Morgantown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April 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 Morgantown?
$830 to $2,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Morgantown
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.