Paver patio cost in Rockford, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,250 – $5,950
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #71
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a paver patio in the Rockford area: $3,250 to $5,950 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 9% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.07 an hour in the Rockford area, 24% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Rockford, IL, standard level
$4,050 to $5,150
About $13 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $230 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,150 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Rockford, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 31% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,050 | $3,900 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $3,250 | $4,600 | $5,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Rockford number
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, Rockford wages are 1.19 times the national level. Labor makes up about 66% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Rockford is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.2: $0 to $320.
Rockford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Rockford. 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
$3,250 to $4,350
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,050 to $5,150
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,850 to $5,950
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,600 | $2,450 – $3,000 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,800 – $3,700 | $3,500 – $4,400 | $4,200 – $5,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,350 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,750 | $6,400 – $7,800 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,700 – $11,300 | $10,700 – $13,300 | $12,700 – $15,300 |
Extras that change the Rockford total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.06 for Rockford, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.19) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $320 – $1,600 |
Who does the work: Rockford 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 Rockford the blend is 1.19.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.07 an hour, which is 24% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $38.91 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 60.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $37.54 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $25.09 and $48.68 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is about average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.16 an hour, 4% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.94 and $22.76 an hour. About 920 work in the metro. That is 66.8 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 $610 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $310. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 13.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Rockford has 137,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 161st 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% | $22.55 | $28.07 | $38.91 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $25.09 | $37.54 | $48.68 | $29.87 | 1.26 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.94 | $18.16 | $22.76 | $18.82 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Rockford
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Rockford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+20%) and wood deck lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,600 | +13% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,000 | +12% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,250 – $14,600 | +11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $16,000 | +6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,600 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,250 – $11,100 | +20% |
Is Rockford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Milwaukee is the priciest of the group at $4,900. Racine is the cheapest at $4,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, ILthis page | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | |
| Janesville, WI25 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | −1% |
| Madison, WI60 miles | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,700 | +2% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | +2% |
| Racine, WI70 miles | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,550 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI70 miles | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +6% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $3,600 – $6,500 | $5,050 | +10% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Rockford ranks #71 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Rockford is 9% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $3,650 – $6,600 | $5,150 | +12% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +6% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | +2% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +5% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $3,400 – $6,200 | $4,800 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rockford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $3,000 – $5,500 | $4,250 | −8% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | −7% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −17% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −5% |
The best months for paver patio in Rockford
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Rockford Gtr Rockford 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 Rockford are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, 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 136 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Rockford gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 15 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 | 15 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 34 | 20 | 1.9 | Cold |
Why two Rockford 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.
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Paver patio in Rockford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Rockford?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,250 to $5,950 in the Rockford area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Rockford?
About $11 to $18.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $320 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Rockford or Janesville?
Janesville is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,550, which is 1% less than Rockford ($4,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rockford?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $4,600. Materials are 31% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Rockford?
$4,350 to $7,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Rockford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $320 for fees in the Rockford area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rockford expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Illinois?
Rockford is 9% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($5,050 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Rockford?
The BLS median is $28.07 an hour in the Rockford area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.55 to $38.91.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Rockford?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $4,350 and premium work $4,850 to $5,950. 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 Rockford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. September and October 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 Rockford?
$320 to $1,600 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Rockford
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