Paver patio cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $5,800
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $18
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #88
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Ann Arbor, plan on $3,200 to $5,800 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $18 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $24.48 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, 8% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$3,950 to $5,000
About $13 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $250 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 31% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,900 | $3,750 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $180 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,500 | $5,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Ann Arbor 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, Ann Arbor wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 65% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ann Arbor 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 (100.9) and land at $0 to $350.
Cost by quality level and size in Ann Arbor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ann Arbor 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
$3,200 to $4,250
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,950 to $5,000
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,750 to $5,800
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,550 | $2,400 – $2,950 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,700 – $3,650 | $3,400 – $4,300 | $4,100 – $5,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $5,600 | $5,250 – $6,600 | $6,250 – $7,600 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,450 – $11,000 | $10,400 – $13,000 | $12,300 – $14,900 |
Related projects, priced for Ann Arbor
Because every project leans on different trades, Ann Arbor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs +6% and concrete slab −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | level |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,700 – $14,000 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor is 1.14 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.48 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $29.43 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 23.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $40.00 an hour, 34% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $37.64 and $40.00 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.61 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $22.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,270 of them working in the area, 57.8 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 ($29.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($22.01) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 6.2% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,730 jobs in the Ann Arbor area. That makes it the 110th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.01 | $24.48 | $29.43 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $37.64 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $29.87 | 1.34 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.83 | $18.61 | $22.62 | $18.82 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Is Ann Arbor cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $4,150 to $4,550 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | level |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −3% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +1% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −3% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −8% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −6% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Ann Arbor comes in at #88 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 6% above the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | level |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,150 | −7% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −6% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Ann Arbor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | −13% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | −9% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,900 | +10% |
Climate in Ann Arbor: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ann Arbor Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Ann Arbor (7 of 12 months). 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 150 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Ann Arbor gets about 30 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, August and October are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 32 | 15 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 16 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 57 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.7 | Cold |
Why two Ann Arbor quotes can differ
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.
Extras that change the Ann Arbor total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Ann Arbor by the average of the local wage index (1.14) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.04. 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 | $310 – $1,550 |
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Paver patio in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Ann Arbor?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $5,800 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Ann Arbor?
About $10.50 to $18 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,500, which is 0% more than Ann Arbor ($4,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $4,500. Materials are 31% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Ann Arbor?
$4,250 to $7,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Ann Arbor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $350 for fees in the Ann Arbor area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 6% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($4,250 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $24.48 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.01 to $29.43.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $4,250 and premium work $4,750 to $5,800. 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 Ann Arbor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. August 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 Ann Arbor?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Ann Arbor
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