Paver patio cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $5,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.90 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #146
- 1 = most expensive
A paver patio in Idaho Falls, ID usually costs $3,000 to $5,400 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $9.90 to $17 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, 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 Falls, ID
| 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% |
Why Idaho Falls prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: construction laborers at 50%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 30%, landscaping and groundskeeping workers at 20%. Weighted together, Idaho Falls wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Idaho Falls 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 94.4: $0 to $330.
Add-ons priced for Idaho Falls
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Idaho Falls, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.01) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $300 – $1,500 |
What local crews earn in Idaho Falls
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 Idaho Falls the blend is 1.01.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.05 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 118.5 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 $33.20 an hour, which is 11% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $25.04 and $33.20 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.14 an hour, 4% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.90 and $22.11 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 69.6 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 $250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 6.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Idaho Falls has 81,840 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 233rd 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% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $25.04 | $33.20 | $33.20 | $29.87 | 1.11 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $14.90 | $18.14 | $22.11 | $18.82 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Idaho Falls?
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Idaho Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (+1%) and wood deck lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,400 | +1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,750 | −5% |
Is Idaho Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $4,100 to $4,400 across Idaho Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $3,000 – $5,400 | $4,200 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −2% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,400 | +5% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −1% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | +1% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $3,000 – $5,400 | $4,200 | level |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Idaho Falls ranks #146 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | −6% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $2,850 – $5,100 | $3,950 | −5% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | −6% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,800 | −10% |
Idaho Falls 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, Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (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 Idaho Falls are May through September: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, April, October, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 182 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 26 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 | 29 | 12 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 16 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 25 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 1.0 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 38 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 45 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 31 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Idaho Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Idaho Falls. 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
$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 – $4,000 | $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 |
Paver patio: what moves the price in Idaho Falls
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.
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Paver patio in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Idaho Falls?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,000 to $5,400 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,700 to $4,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Idaho Falls?
About $9.90 to $17 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $330 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,100, which is 2% less than Idaho Falls ($4,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,600 out of $4,200. Materials are 34% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$3,950 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $330 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 0% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($4,200 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $22.05 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.83 to $26.56.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Idaho Falls?
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.
+When is the best time to install a paver patio in Idaho Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. July and August 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 Idaho Falls?
$300 to $1,500 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Idaho Falls
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