Paver patio cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $5,850
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Denver, plan on $3,200 to $5,850 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $18.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Denver area, 3% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Denver, CO, standard level
$4,000 to $5,100
About $13 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,650 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $260 |
| Total | $4,000 | $5,100 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | 33% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,850 | $3,700 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $190 | $370 | 4% |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,550 | $5,850 | 100% |
Where the Denver price comes from
Labor is 63% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (50%), brickmasons and blockmasons (30%), landscaping and groundskeeping workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Denver the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Denver metro is 101.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $0 to $370.
Optional extras in Denver
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Denver by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 1.06. 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 | $320 – $1,600 |
Why two Denver 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Denver
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Denver 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
$3,200 to $4,300
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,000 to $5,100
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,800 to $5,850
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,550 | $2,450 – $3,000 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,750 – $3,700 | $3,450 – $4,350 | $4,150 – $5,050 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,300 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,700 | $6,350 – $7,700 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,600 – $11,200 | $10,500 – $13,100 | $12,500 – $15,000 |
Climate in Denver: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Denver-Stapleton (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and August through October are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Denver (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February, March, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 156 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Denver gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (2.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 1.5 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 47 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 19 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 56 | 27 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 63 | 34 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 59 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 48 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 36 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 26 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 46 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Denver
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs +7% and wood deck +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,600 – $14,200 | +7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,800 – $15,700 | +3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,400 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
Denver against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Denver. Pueblo is the lowest at about $4,150 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,550 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $3,000 – $5,500 | $4,250 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $3,050 – $5,600 | $4,350 | −4% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | −8% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −9% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −4% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #81 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Denver is 4% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $3,000 – $5,500 | $4,250 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,050 – $5,600 | $4,350 | −4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | −8% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −9% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Denver's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $3,300 – $6,050 | $4,650 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,750 | +4% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −12% |
Denver labor market for paver patio
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 Denver is 1.12 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.44 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.44 an hour. About 9,650 work in the metro. That is 60.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $36.12 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $31.29 and $37.06 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 2.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.25 an hour, which is 18% above the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $20.65 and $23.61 an hour. BLS counts 10,900 of them working in the area, 67.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.44 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($21.48) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 5.0% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,609,350 jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. That makes it the 17th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.48 | $23.44 | $27.44 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $31.29 | $36.12 | $37.06 | $29.87 | 1.21 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $20.65 | $22.25 | $23.61 | $18.82 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
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Paver patio in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Denver?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $5,850 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,000 to $5,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Denver?
About $10.50 to $18.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,250, which is 7% less than Denver ($4,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $4,550. Materials are 33% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Denver?
$4,300 to $7,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Denver?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $370 for fees in the Denver area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 4% above the Colorado statewide estimate ($4,350 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Denver?
The BLS median is $23.44 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.48 to $27.44.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Denver?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $4,300 and premium work $4,800 to $5,850. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+When is the best time to install a paver patio in Denver?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August 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 "excavation and haul-away" add in Denver?
$320 to $1,600 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Denver
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