Paver patio cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $5,250
- Per sq ft
- $9.70 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
Topeka homeowners pay roughly $2,900 to $5,250 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $9.70 to $16.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Topeka is 3% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Topeka, KS, standard level
$3,600 to $4,550
About $11.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $220 |
| Total | $3,600 | $4,550 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,500 | $3,250 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $310 | 4% |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,100 | $5,250 | 100% |
Where the Topeka price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.15 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Topeka is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Topeka metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,400, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.8) and land at $0 to $310.
Specs and site conditions that change a Topeka bid
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 to schedule paver patio in Topeka
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Topeka Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and August through November are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Topeka (8 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February 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 114 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 50 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Topeka
Because every project leans on different trades, Topeka's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −4% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | −6% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,850 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
How Topeka compares
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 $3,900 to $4,350 across Topeka and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +7% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | −4% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | +5% |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | +4% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | −1% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Topeka comes in at #175 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Topeka is 1% above the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Topeka's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | −11% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −8% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | −9% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −2% |
Extras that change the Topeka total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Topeka by the average of the local wage index (0.99) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.96. 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 | $290 – $1,450 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Topeka is 0.99 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $23.66 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 70.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.44 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $26.86 and $39.19 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 4.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.11 an hour, which is 4% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.64 and $21.64 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 53.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($17.78) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 2.1% or 6.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,750 jobs in the Topeka area. That makes it the 188th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.78 | $22.15 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $26.86 | $30.44 | $39.19 | $29.87 | 1.02 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.64 | $18.11 | $21.64 | $18.82 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Topeka
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Topeka wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,900 to $3,850
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,600 to $4,550
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,300 to $5,250
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,400 – $1,900 | $1,800 – $2,300 | $2,150 – $2,700 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,500 – $3,300 | $3,100 – $3,900 | $3,700 – $4,550 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,850 – $5,100 | $4,800 – $6,000 | $5,700 – $6,900 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,750 – $10,100 | $9,500 – $11,800 | $11,200 – $13,500 |
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Paver patio in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Topeka?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $5,250 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,600 to $4,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Topeka?
About $9.70 to $16.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $310 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,350, which is 7% more than Topeka ($4,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $4,100. Materials are 35% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Topeka?
$3,850 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Topeka?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $310 for fees in the Topeka area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 1% above the Kansas statewide estimate ($4,000 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $22.15 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.78 to $23.66.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Topeka?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $3,850 and premium work $4,300 to $5,250. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. March and November 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 Topeka?
$290 to $1,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Topeka
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