Paver patio cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $5,150
- Per sq ft
- $9.45 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #188
- 1 = most expensive
A paver patio in Jacksonville, FL usually costs $2,850 to $5,150 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $9.45 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $220 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.90 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 8% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$3,550 to $4,450
About $11.50 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,550 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,400 | $3,100 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,000 | $5,150 | 100% |
Where the Jacksonville price comes from
Labor is 60% 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 Jacksonville the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jacksonville is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 99.5: $0 to $350.
Jacksonville against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jacksonville is the priciest of the group. Savannah is the cheapest at $3,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −6% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $2,700 – $4,950 | $3,800 | −4% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | −7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −1% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jacksonville ranks #188 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jacksonville is 1% above the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,150 | +4% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,700 – $4,950 | $3,800 | −4% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +22% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −6% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | +6% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,800 – $5,150 | $3,950 | −1% |
Optional extras in Jacksonville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Jacksonville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.93) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $280 – $1,400 |
Jacksonville weather and the paver patio calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jacksonville Nas (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Jacksonville are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jacksonville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 97 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 50 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 61 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 76 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 74 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 56 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 50 | 2.5 | Workable |
Why two Jacksonville quotes can differ
Permit
At-grade patios often need no permit; add a retaining wall, a cover, or a connection to the house and that changes.
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.
What local crews earn in Jacksonville
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Jacksonville the blend is 0.93.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $20.90 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $23.16 an hour. BLS counts 7,150 of them working in the area, 93.4 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 $28.12 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $41.21 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 1.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.94 an hour, 5% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.26 and $21.28 an hour. About 6,140 work in the metro. That is 80.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jacksonville has 765,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 39th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.68 | $20.90 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $22.84 | $28.12 | $41.21 | $29.87 | 0.94 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.26 | $17.94 | $21.28 | $18.82 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Jacksonville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jacksonville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 12x12 (144 sq ft) to pool deck (800 sq ft).
Basic
$2,850 to $3,750
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,550 to $4,450
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,250 to $5,150
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,350 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,250 | $2,150 – $2,650 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,400 – $3,250 | $3,050 – $3,850 | $3,650 – $4,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,800 – $5,000 | $4,700 – $5,850 | $5,550 – $6,750 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,550 – $9,800 | $9,250 – $11,500 | $10,900 – $13,200 |
What nearby projects cost in Jacksonville
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jacksonville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,550 – $12,700 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,900 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
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Paver patio in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Jacksonville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $5,150 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,550 to $4,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Jacksonville?
About $9.45 to $16 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,750, which is 6% less than Jacksonville ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $4,000. Materials are 36% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$3,800 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Jacksonville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $350 for fees in the Jacksonville area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% above the Florida statewide estimate ($4,000 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $20.90 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.68 to $23.16.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Jacksonville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $3,750 and premium work $4,250 to $5,150. 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 Jacksonville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and November 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 Jacksonville?
$280 to $1,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Jacksonville
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