Paver patio cost in Lafayette, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $4,750
- Per sq ft
- $8.80 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #273
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Lafayette, plan on $2,650 to $4,750 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.80 to $15 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.57 an hour in the Lafayette area, 18% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Lafayette, LA, standard level
$3,300 to $4,150
About $10.50 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $3,300 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,150 | $2,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $310 | 4% |
| Total | $2,650 | $3,700 | $4,750 | 100% |
Why Lafayette prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $18.57 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lafayette is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lafayette metro is 93.7 (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 (87.2) and land at $0 to $310.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Lafayette. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Lafayette: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lafayette Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Lafayette (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Lafayette gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 4.1 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 91 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 | 62 | 44 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 67 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 60 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
Why two Lafayette quotes can differ
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.
Lafayette labor market for paver patio
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 Lafayette is 0.84 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $18.57 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.31 and $22.95 an hour. About 1,780 work in the metro. That is 99.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lafayette metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $27.62 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $29.23 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $14.68 an hour, which is 22% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $13.89 and $17.27 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the area, 40.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($16.31) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 6.6% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 179,570 jobs in the Lafayette area. That makes it the 129th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.31 | $18.57 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $23.05 | $27.62 | $29.23 | $29.87 | 0.92 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $13.89 | $14.68 | $17.27 | $18.82 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Lafayette against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
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 $3,700 to $3,950 across Lafayette and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | +6% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +2% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | level |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | level |
| Beaumont, TX125 miles | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +5% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +1% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Lafayette comes in at #273 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Lafayette is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | +6% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,800 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Lafayette's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,400 | +18% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +11% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +8% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | +27% |
Optional extras in Lafayette
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Lafayette by the average of the local wage index (0.84) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.89. 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 | $270 – $1,350 |
Related projects, priced for Lafayette
Because every project leans on different trades, Lafayette's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, stamped concrete runs −9% and wood deck −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,200 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Lafayette
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lafayette 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
$2,650 to $3,500
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,300 to $4,150
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$3,900 to $4,750
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,250 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,100 | $2,000 – $2,450 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,800 – $3,550 | $3,350 – $4,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,500 – $4,600 | $4,350 – $5,450 | $5,150 – $6,250 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,050 – $9,100 | $8,600 – $10,700 | $10,200 – $12,200 |
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Paver patio in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Lafayette?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $4,750 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,300 to $4,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Lafayette?
About $8.80 to $15 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 Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,950, which is 6% more than Lafayette ($3,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $3,700. Materials are 38% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Lafayette?
$3,500 to $6,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($3,750 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Lafayette?
The BLS median is $18.57 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.31 to $22.95.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Lafayette?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $3,500 and premium work $3,900 to $4,750. 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 Lafayette?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Lafayette?
$270 to $1,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Lafayette
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