Paver patio cost in Tampa, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $5,150
- Per sq ft
- $9.40 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #195
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a paver patio in the Tampa area: $2,800 to $5,150 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.04 an hour in the Tampa area, 7% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Tampa, FL, standard level
$3,500 to $4,450
About $11.50 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $250 |
| Total | $3,500 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Tampa, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,700 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,400 | $3,100 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $180 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,000 | $5,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Tampa 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 $21.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tampa is 0.93 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tampa is at 95.5 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 100.9: $0 to $350.
Related projects, priced for Tampa
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tampa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −8% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,550 – $12,600 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | −9% |
Optional extras in Tampa
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Tampa, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.93) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $280 – $1,400 |
Who does the work: Tampa trade wages
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 Tampa the blend is 0.93.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.04 an hour, which is 7% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $22.81 an hour. BLS counts 12,860 of them working in the area, 88.9 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 $27.64 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 2.5 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 $17.89 an hour, 5% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.98 and $21.37 an hour. About 9,860 work in the metro. That is 68.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater has 1,447,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 19th 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% | $17.87 | $21.04 | $22.81 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $22.40 | $27.64 | $30.00 | $29.87 | 0.93 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.98 | $17.89 | $21.37 | $18.82 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Tampa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tampa. 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
$2,800 to $3,750
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,500 to $4,450
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,200 to $5,150
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,350 – $1,850 | $1,750 – $2,250 | $2,150 – $2,650 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,400 – $3,200 | $3,000 – $3,850 | $3,650 – $4,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,750 – $4,950 | $4,650 – $5,850 | $5,550 – $6,750 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,550 – $9,750 | $9,200 – $11,500 | $10,900 – $13,100 |
Paver patio: what moves the price in Tampa
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.
How Tampa compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Tampa. Ocala is the lowest at about $3,750 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FLthis page | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | |
| Lakeland, FL50 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −6% |
| North Port, FL55 miles | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | level |
| Orlando, FL75 miles | $2,700 – $4,950 | $3,800 | −4% |
| Ocala, FL80 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −6% |
| Punta Gorda, FL90 miles | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | level |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tampa ranks #195 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tampa is 0% 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 | +5% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,700 – $4,950 | $3,800 | −4% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | level |
| 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 Tampa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,750 | +19% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,700 – $4,950 | $3,800 | −4% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,550 | +14% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +1% |
The best months for paver patio in Tampa
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tampa Intl Ap (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 Tampa are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tampa gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (9.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 94 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 | 71 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 56 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 78 | 59 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 65 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 71 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 77 | 7.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 77 | 9.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 75 | 6.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 69 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 56 | 2.6 | Workable |
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Paver patio in Tampa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Tampa?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $5,150 in the Tampa area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,500 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 Tampa?
About $9.40 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 Tampa or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,750, which is 6% less than Tampa ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tampa?
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 Tampa?
$3,750 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Tampa?
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 Tampa area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tampa expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Florida?
Tampa is 0% 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 Tampa?
The BLS median is $21.04 an hour in the Tampa area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.87 to $22.81.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Tampa?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $3,750 and premium work $4,200 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 Tampa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. October 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 Tampa?
$280 to $1,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Tampa
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