Paver patio cost in Auburn, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $4,700
- Per sq ft
- $8.65 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Auburn homeowners pay roughly $2,600 to $4,700 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $8.65 to $14.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Auburn is 14% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.36 an hour in the Auburn area, 23% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Auburn, AL, standard level
$3,250 to $4,050
About $10.50 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $220 |
| Total | $3,250 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Auburn, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,050 | $2,650 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $310 | 4% |
| Total | $2,600 | $3,650 | $4,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Auburn number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $17.36 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Auburn is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Auburn metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,450, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.9) and land at $0 to $310.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Auburn. The wage table below marks each row.
Extras that change the Auburn total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Auburn by the average of the local wage index (0.80) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.88. 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 |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $260 – $1,300 |
Why two Auburn quotes can differ
Excavation and grading
Digging out is $1-$5 per sq ft; regrading a sloped yard is $0.40-$2.00 per sq ft.
Pattern
Herringbone and curves take longer to lay and waste more stone than a running bond.
Permit
At-grade patios often need no permit; add a retaining wall, a cover, or a connection to the house and that changes.
When to schedule paver patio in Auburn
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Auburn No.2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for digging, grading and setting material in the ground in Auburn: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F)) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Auburn gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, June and December (5.7 inches in March). The station averages about 49 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 | 56 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 68 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 38 | 5.6 | Workable |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Auburn is 0.80 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $17.36 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.70 and $21.30 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 92.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Auburn metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $23.90 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $27.55 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $16.80 an hour, which is 11% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.07 and $17.59 an hour. BLS counts 540 of them working in the area, 74.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($13.70) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 6.1% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,710 jobs in the Auburn-Opelika area. That makes it the 252nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $13.70 | $17.36 | $21.30 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $18.98 | $23.90 | $27.55 | $29.87 | 0.80 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $14.07 | $16.80 | $17.59 | $18.82 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Auburn
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Auburn 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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,600 to $3,450
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,250 to $4,050
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$3,850 to $4,700
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,250 – $1,700 | $1,600 – $2,050 | $1,950 – $2,400 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,200 – $2,950 | $2,750 – $3,500 | $3,300 – $4,050 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,450 – $4,550 | $4,250 – $5,350 | $5,100 – $6,150 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $6,950 – $8,950 | $8,450 – $10,500 | $9,950 – $12,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Auburn
Because every project leans on different trades, Auburn's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs −12% and concrete driveway −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
Is Auburn cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Auburn. Dothan is the lowest at about $3,500 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ALthis page | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | |
| Columbus, GA40 miles | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | level |
| Montgomery, AL50 miles | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | +1% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $2,500 – $4,500 | $3,500 | −4% |
| Birmingham, AL100 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | +3% |
| Albany, GA100 miles | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $2,600 – $4,750 | $3,700 | +1% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Auburn comes in at #287 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Auburn is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,700 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,600 – $4,750 | $3,700 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | +1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,700 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Auburn's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Auburn against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | +18% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +12% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $4,000 – $7,250 | $5,650 | +55% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | +17% |
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Paver patio in Auburn: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Auburn?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $4,700 in the Auburn area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,250 to $4,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Auburn?
About $8.65 to $14.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $310 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Auburn or Columbus?
Columbus is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,650, which is 0% less than Auburn ($3,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Auburn?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,650. Materials are 40% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Auburn?
$3,450 to $6,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Auburn?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $310 for fees in the Auburn area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Auburn expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Alabama?
Auburn is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($3,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Auburn?
The BLS median is $17.36 an hour in the Auburn area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $13.70 to $21.30.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Auburn?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $3,450 and premium work $3,850 to $4,700. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+Is there a bad season to install a paver patio in Auburn?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "excavation and haul-away" add in Auburn?
$260 to $1,300 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Auburn
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: 2026 Paver Patio Cost | Paver Installation Costs (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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