Paver patio cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $5,350
- Per sq ft
- $9.80 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 1
Delaware prices for paver patio: $2,950 to $5,350 for 300 sq ft, or $9.80 to $16.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $21.90 an hour.
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$3,650 to $4,650
About $12 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,650 | $4,650 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,550 | $3,300 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $2,950 | $4,150 | $5,350 | 100% |
Delaware labor market for paver patio
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.00 for Delaware.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.90 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $27.07 an hour. About 3,240 work in the state. That is 66.8 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 $32.00 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $26.93 and $40.12 an hour. About 200 work in the state. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $17.96 an hour, which is 5% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.45 and $21.62 an hour. BLS counts 4,130 of them working in the state, 85.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($27.07 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.93) would take off about $220. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.93 | $21.90 | $27.07 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $26.93 | $32.00 | $40.12 | $29.87 | 1.07 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.45 | $17.96 | $21.62 | $18.82 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Paver patio: what moves the price in Delaware
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.
Extras that change the Delaware total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Delaware by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.98. 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 | $290 – $1,450 |
Quality levels and sizes in Delaware
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Delaware wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,950 to $3,900
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,650 to $4,650
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,400 to $5,350
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,400 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,750 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,500 – $3,350 | $3,150 – $4,000 | $3,800 – $4,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $5,150 | $4,850 – $6,100 | $5,800 – $7,050 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,850 – $10,200 | $9,600 – $12,000 | $11,400 – $13,700 |
If you are planning more than one job in Delaware
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Delaware wages and prices. Against national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−1%) and wood deck lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −2% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,000 – $13,300 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | −2% |
Delaware seasons and paver patio
Season matters for paver patio. For each Delaware metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for digging and ground work.
Dover has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 28 | 87 | 48 | 9: March through November |
Paver patio cost by metro in Delaware
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | level |
How Delaware compares with nearby states
Delaware ranks 29 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. Delaware sits at $4,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $3,550 – $6,500 | $5,000 | +21% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +5% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +10% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +19% |
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Paver patio in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Delaware?
$2,950 to $5,350 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for paver patio?
Dover at about $4,150 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is paver patio cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $4,150 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 61% ($2,550). Materials are 35%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $21.90 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.93 to $27.07.
+Where does Delaware rank for paver patio costs?
29th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,150 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Delaware?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $3,900 and premium work $4,400 to $5,350. 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 Delaware?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Delaware metros we cover, Dover 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 Delaware?
$290 to $1,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Delaware
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