Paver patio cost in Arkansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $4,800
- Per sq ft
- $8.85 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 4
What does it cost to install a paver patio in Arkansas? Plan on $2,650 to $4,800 for 300 sq ft. Wages (0.85x the US blend), materials (price index 93.6) and permit costs (86.9) put the state below the national midpoint by 12%.
Inside Arkansas, the metros we cover range from $3,650 (Jonesboro) to $3,850 (Fayetteville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Arkansas (statewide), standard level
$3,300 to $4,150
About $10.50 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $3,300 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Arkansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $300 | 4% |
| Total | $2,650 | $3,700 | $4,800 | 100% |
Arkansas versus the states around it
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for paver patio, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,550 and the cheapest Mississippi at $3,650, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. Arkansas sits at $3,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 220 miles away | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,700 | level |
| Missouri | 230 miles away | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,550 | +22% |
| Kansas | 280 miles away | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +8% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,650 | −2% |
| Tennessee | 360 miles away | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | +10% |
Arkansas labor market for paver patio
Arkansas's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.85 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.09 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.63 and $21.31 an hour. BLS counts 10,650 of them working in the state, 81.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $26.49 an hour, which is 11% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $28.69 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the state, 3.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is about average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.20 an hour, 9% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.49 and $18.76 an hour. About 6,610 work in the state. That is 50.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($21.31 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($16.63) would take off about $80. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,303,630 jobs across Arkansas (May 2025), which is 0.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.63 | $18.09 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.80 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $22.14 | $26.49 | $28.69 | $29.87 | 0.89 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $14.49 | $17.20 | $18.76 | $18.82 | 0.91 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two Arkansas quotes can differ
Paver material
Pavers alone average $2-$4 per sq ft but the full range is $1-$15 depending on concrete, brick, or natural stone (HomeGuide).
Base prep
The base (road base, fabric, edging, bedding and joint sand) is $1.40-$2.20 per sq ft of the materials number.
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.
Basic, standard or premium: Arkansas prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 12x12 (144 sq ft) to pool deck (800 sq ft).
Basic
$2,650 to $3,500
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,300 to $4,150
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$3,950 to $4,800
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,250 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,100 | $2,000 – $2,450 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,800 – $3,550 | $3,400 – $4,150 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,550 – $4,650 | $4,350 – $5,450 | $5,200 – $6,300 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,050 – $9,150 | $8,600 – $10,700 | $10,200 – $12,300 |
If you are planning more than one job in Arkansas
Each project weights the trades differently, so Arkansas's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, retaining wall is −11% 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 | $6,150 – $12,000 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | −16% |
Arkansas metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Jonesboro, AR | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | −2% |
Add-ons priced for Arkansas
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Arkansas, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $270 – $1,350 |
Arkansas seasons and paver patio
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and Arkansas is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Little Rock has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Arkansas at 9 months (February through June and September through December); Jonesboro has the shortest at 8 (February through May and September through December). Rainfall runs from 47 inches a year in Fayetteville to 50 inches in Little Rock.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 31 | 92 | 50 | 9: February through June and September through December |
| Fayetteville | 25 | 89 | 47 | 9: March through November |
| Fort Smith | 30 | 94 | 47 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Jonesboro | 31 | 91 | 49 | 8: February through May and September through December |
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Paver patio in Arkansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Arkansas?
$2,650 to $4,800 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arkansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arkansas is cheapest for paver patio?
Jonesboro at about $3,650 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Fayetteville at $3,850.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Arkansas than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $3,700 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arkansas?
About 58% ($2,150). Materials are 38%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Arkansas?
The BLS statewide median is $18.09 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.63 to $21.31.
+Where does Arkansas rank for paver patio costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,700 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Arkansas?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $3,500 and premium work $3,950 to $4,800. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+Does the season matter for paver patio in Arkansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Arkansas metros we cover, Little Rock has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "excavation and haul-away" add in Arkansas?
$270 to $1,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Arkansas
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