Paver patio cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $2,700 – $4,950
- Per sq ft
- $9.05 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 10
Across Georgia, a paver patio costs about $2,700 to $4,950 for 300 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% below the US figure of $4,250. Construction laborers earn a median $18.74 an hour in Georgia (US: $22.66).
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $3,600 (Albany) to $4,000 (Atlanta) 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 Georgia (statewide), standard level
$3,400 to $4,250
About $11 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,400 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,800 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $2,700 | $3,850 | $4,950 | 100% |
Georgia labor market for paver patio
Georgia'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 $18.74 an hour, which is 17% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 27,800 of them working in the state, 56.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.35 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $32.90 an hour.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.25 an hour, 3% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.52 and $21.33 an hour. About 25,510 work in the state. That is 52.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($22.57 an hour) would add about $220 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($16.93) would take off about $100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.93 | $18.74 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $18.00 | $24.35 | $32.90 | $29.87 | 0.82 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.52 | $18.25 | $21.33 | $18.82 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Georgia 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
$2,700 to $3,600
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,400 to $4,250
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,050 to $4,950
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,300 – $1,800 | $1,700 – $2,150 | $2,050 – $2,550 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,100 | $2,900 – $3,700 | $3,500 – $4,250 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,650 – $4,750 | $4,500 – $5,600 | $5,350 – $6,450 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,250 – $9,400 | $8,850 – $11,000 | $10,500 – $12,600 |
Paver patio cost by metro in Georgia
1 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +5% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,800 | −1% |
| Macon, GA | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,800 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −2% |
| Gainesville, GA | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −3% |
| Dalton, GA | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | −4% |
| Columbus, GA | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | −5% |
| Albany, GA | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,600 | −6% |
Why two Georgia 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.
When Georgia weather lets you install
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and Georgia 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.
Gainesville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Georgia at 12 months; Albany has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 45 inches a year in Augusta to 55 inches in Dalton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 34 | 90 | 48 | 11: August through June |
| Augusta | 40 | 94 | 45 | 9: September through May |
| Savannah | 40 | 92 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Columbus | 38 | 93 | 49 | 9: September through May |
| Gainesville | 34 | 88 | 52 | 12: all year |
| Athens | 34 | 92 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Macon | 36 | 94 | 47 | 9: September through May |
| Warner Robins | 36 | 91 | 52 | 10: September through June |
| Dalton | 32 | 91 | 55 | 9: February through June and September through December |
| Albany | 39 | 93 | 47 | 9: September through May |
How Georgia compares with nearby states
Georgia ranks 44 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. Georgia sits at $3,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $2,600 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −4% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +1% |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | +7% |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | +3% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $2,900 – $5,200 | $4,050 | +6% |
If you are planning more than one job in Georgia
Each project weights the trades differently, so Georgia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete slab is −9% and concrete driveway −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,400 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
Add-ons priced for Georgia
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Georgia, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.99). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $280 – $1,400 |
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Paver patio in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Georgia?
$2,700 to $4,950 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for paver patio?
Albany at about $3,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Atlanta at $4,000.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $3,850 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 57% ($2,150). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $18.74 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.93 to $22.57.
+Where does Georgia rank for paver patio costs?
44th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,850 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Georgia?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,700 to $3,600 and premium work $4,050 to $4,950. 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 Georgia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Georgia metros we cover, Gainesville has the most comfortable months (12 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 Georgia?
$280 to $1,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Georgia
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