Paver patio cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $3,100 – $5,600
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to install a paver patio in Indiana? Plan on $3,100 to $5,600 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.08x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (93.3) put the state above the national midpoint by 3%.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $4,150 (Fort Wayne) to $4,350 (Indianapolis) 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 Indiana (statewide), standard level
$3,850 to $4,850
About $12.50 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $3,850 | $4,850 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,700 | 33% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,750 | $3,550 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $3,100 | $4,350 | $5,600 | 100% |
Which Indiana city is cheapest for paver patio?
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $3,100 – $5,600 | $4,350 | level |
| South Bend, IN | $3,100 – $5,600 | $4,350 | level |
| Bloomington, IN | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | −2% |
| Elkhart, IN | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | −2% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −4% |
| Lafayette, IN | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −4% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −5% |
Wages behind the Indiana number
Indiana'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 1.08 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.07 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $29.92 an hour. BLS counts 28,600 of them working in the state, 89.3 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 $35.15 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $27.39 and $38.56 an hour. BLS counts 1,770 of them working in the state, 5.5 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 $18.30 an hour, in line with the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.16 an hour. About 19,260 work in the state. That is 60.2 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 ($29.92 an hour) would add about $330 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.28) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.28 | $24.07 | $29.92 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $27.39 | $35.15 | $38.56 | $29.87 | 1.18 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.93 | $18.30 | $22.16 | $18.82 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Indiana seasons and paver patio
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and Indiana 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.
Indianapolis has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 9 months (March through November); South Bend has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 8: April through November |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 9: March through November |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 7: April through October |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 8: April through November |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 8: April through November |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 8: April through November |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Basic, standard or premium: Indiana 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
$3,100 to $4,100
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,850 to $4,850
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,600 to $5,600
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,450 | $2,300 – $2,850 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,500 | $3,300 – $4,150 | $3,950 – $4,850 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,100 – $5,400 | $5,100 – $6,400 | $6,050 – $7,350 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,250 – $10,700 | $10,100 – $12,600 | $11,900 – $14,400 |
How Indiana compares with nearby states
Indiana ranks 21 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. Indiana sits at $4,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 140 miles away | $2,900 – $5,200 | $4,050 | −7% |
| Illinois | 140 miles away | $3,600 – $6,500 | $5,050 | +16% |
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $3,150 – $5,750 | $4,450 | +3% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −3% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +6% |
Related projects, priced for Indiana
Each project weights the trades differently, so Indiana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, retaining wall is +5% and wood deck −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +2% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,650 – $14,000 | +5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
Extras that change the Indiana total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Indiana, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.08) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $310 – $1,550 |
Why two Indiana 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.
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Paver patio in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Indiana?
$3,100 to $5,600 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for paver patio?
Fort Wayne at about $4,150 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Indianapolis at $4,350.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 3% more expensive: $4,350 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 63% ($2,750). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.08x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $24.07 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.28 to $29.92.
+Where does Indiana rank for paver patio costs?
21st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,350 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Indiana?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,100 and premium work $4,600 to $5,600. 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 Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Indianapolis has the most comfortable months (9 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 Indiana?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Indiana
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