Paver patio cost in Shreveport, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,700 – $4,850
- Per sq ft
- $8.95 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
A paver patio in Shreveport, LA usually costs $2,700 to $4,850 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $8.95 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $470 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.50 an hour in the Shreveport area, 18% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$3,350 to $4,200
About $11 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $3,350 | $4,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Shreveport, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,200 | $2,850 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $300 | 4% |
| Total | $2,700 | $3,750 | $4,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Shreveport number
Labor is 59% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (50%), brickmasons and blockmasons (30%), landscaping and groundskeeping workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Shreveport the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Shreveport is at 93.7 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 84.8: $0 to $300.
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 Shreveport. The wage table below marks each row.
Shreveport 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, Shreveport (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 Shreveport are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Shreveport gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 99 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 | 58 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 4.9 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Shreveport
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 Shreveport the blend is 0.86.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.50 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $22.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,170 of them working in the area, 71.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Shreveport 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.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $16.82 an hour, 11% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.30 and $17.61 an hour. About 720 work in the metro. That is 44.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
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 $120. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Shreveport-Bossier City has 162,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 146th 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% | $16.43 | $18.50 | $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% | $14.30 | $16.82 | $17.61 | $18.82 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Paver patio: what moves the price in Shreveport
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.
Add-ons priced for Shreveport
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Shreveport, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $270 – $1,350 |
Shreveport against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Shreveport. Monroe is the lowest at about $3,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | −1% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −4% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −4% |
| Alexandria, LA105 miles | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −2% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | level |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Shreveport ranks #255 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Shreveport is 0% above the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | +5% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,800 | +1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | +18% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +22% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +4% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +9% |
Related projects, priced for Shreveport
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Shreveport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−9%) and concrete driveway lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | −14% |
Shreveport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Shreveport. 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
$2,700 to $3,550
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,350 to $4,200
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$3,950 to $4,850
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,300 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,100 | $2,000 – $2,500 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,050 | $2,850 – $3,600 | $3,400 – $4,150 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,550 – $4,700 | $4,400 – $5,500 | $5,250 – $6,350 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,150 – $9,250 | $8,700 – $10,800 | $10,300 – $12,400 |
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Paver patio in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Shreveport?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,700 to $4,850 in the Shreveport area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,350 to $4,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Shreveport?
About $8.95 to $15 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,750, which is 1% less than Shreveport ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $3,750. Materials are 37% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Shreveport?
$3,550 to $6,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Shreveport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $300 for fees in the Shreveport area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport is 0% above 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 Shreveport?
The BLS median is $18.50 an hour in the Shreveport area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.43 to $22.95.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Shreveport?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,700 to $3,550 and premium work $3,950 to $4,850. 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 Shreveport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February 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 Shreveport?
$270 to $1,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Shreveport
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