Paver patio cost in Idaho
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $5,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.95 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to install a paver patio in Idaho? Plan on $3,000 to $5,400 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.01x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (95.5) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Idaho, the metros we cover range from $4,200 (Idaho Falls) to $4,250 (Coeur d'Alene) 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 Idaho (statewide), standard level
$3,700 to $4,700
About $12 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $3,700 | $4,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Idaho
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 34% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,600 | $3,350 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,200 | $5,400 | 100% |
When Idaho weather lets you install
Season matters for paver patio. For each Idaho metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for digging and ground work.
Coeur d'Alene has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Idaho at 7 months (April through October); Idaho Falls has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 10 inches a year in Idaho Falls to 25 inches in Coeur d'Alene.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 26 | 93 | 12 | 6: March through June and September through October |
| Idaho Falls | 12 | 87 | 10 | 5: May through September |
| Coeur d'Alene | 26 | 83 | 25 | 7: April through October |
Idaho metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | +2% |
| Boise, ID | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $3,000 – $5,400 | $4,200 | level |
If you are planning more than one job in Idaho
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Idaho wages and prices. Against national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−2%) and wood deck lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,800 | −2% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,000 – $13,200 | −2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | −2% |
Quality levels and sizes in Idaho
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Idaho wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,000 to $3,950
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,700 to $4,700
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,450 to $5,400
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,450 – $1,950 | $1,850 – $2,350 | $2,250 – $2,750 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,550 – $3,400 | $3,200 – $4,050 | $3,800 – $4,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $5,200 | $4,900 – $6,150 | $5,850 – $7,100 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,950 – $10,300 | $9,700 – $12,100 | $11,500 – $13,900 |
Idaho versus the states around it
Idaho ranks 28 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. Idaho sits at $4,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 270 miles away | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +1% |
| Utah | 280 miles away | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −1% |
| Oregon | 350 miles away | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | +12% |
| Washington | 380 miles away | $3,500 – $6,400 | $4,950 | +18% |
| Nevada | 460 miles away | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,200 | level |
Wages behind the Idaho number
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 1.01 for Idaho.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.57 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $26.46 an hour. About 10,850 work in the state. That is 126.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $25.34 and $36.52 an hour. About 320 work in the state. That is 3.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $20.00 an hour, which is 6% above the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.79 and $22.78 an hour. BLS counts 7,980 of them working in the state, 93.1 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 ($26.46 an hour) would add about $220 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.02) would take off about $200. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 857,440 jobs across Idaho (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $19.02 | $22.57 | $26.46 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $25.34 | $30.06 | $36.52 | $29.87 | 1.01 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.79 | $20.00 | $22.78 | $18.82 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Paver patio: what moves the price in Idaho
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 Idaho total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Idaho by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.99. 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 | $300 – $1,500 |
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Paver patio in Idaho: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Idaho?
$3,000 to $5,400 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Idaho can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Idaho is cheapest for paver patio?
Idaho Falls at about $4,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Coeur d'Alene at $4,250.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Idaho than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $4,200 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Idaho?
About 62% ($2,600). Materials are 34%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Idaho?
The BLS statewide median is $22.57 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.02 to $26.46.
+Where does Idaho rank for paver patio costs?
28th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,200 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Idaho?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $3,950 and premium work $4,450 to $5,400. 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 Idaho?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Idaho metros we cover, Coeur d'Alene has the most comfortable months (7 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 Idaho?
$300 to $1,500 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Idaho
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