Paver patio cost in Flint, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,100 – $5,650
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #105
- 1 = most expensive
A paver patio in Flint, MI usually costs $3,100 to $5,650 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $17.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $150 more. Construction laborers earn a median of $27.49 an hour in the Flint area, 21% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Flint, MI, standard level
$3,850 to $4,900
About $12.50 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $3,850 | $4,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Flint, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 32% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,800 | $3,650 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $3,100 | $4,350 | $5,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Flint number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.49 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Flint is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 64% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flint 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 93.0: $0 to $330.
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 Flint. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Flint
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flint wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+6%) and wood deck lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | +3% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,400 – $13,600 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
How Flint 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 $4,150 to $4,550 across Flint and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MIthis page | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | |
| Saginaw, MI30 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −5% |
| Detroit, MI35 miles | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI55 miles | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI100 miles | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,150 | −5% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −3% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flint ranks #105 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flint is 3% above the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,150 | −5% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −3% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flint against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | −2% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $2,550 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −17% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +5% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $3,100 – $5,600 | $4,350 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Flint
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flint. 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
$3,100 to $4,100
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,850 to $4,900
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,650 to $5,650
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 – $2,900 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,200 | $4,000 – $4,850 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,150 – $5,450 | $5,100 – $6,450 | $6,100 – $7,400 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,300 – $10,800 | $10,100 – $12,600 | $12,000 – $14,500 |
Flint 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, Flint Bishop Intl Ap (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 Flint are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, 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 141 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Flint gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 25 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 60 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 35 | 23 | 1.9 | Cold |
Extras that change the Flint total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Flint, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.10) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $310 – $1,550 |
What local crews earn in Flint
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 Flint the blend is 1.10.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.49 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $30.25 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 72.6 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 Flint metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $30.53 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $26.65 and $38.97 an hour.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.61 an hour, 6% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.04 and $22.07 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 84.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 7.2% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flint has 135,040 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 163rd 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% | $21.89 | $27.49 | $30.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $26.65 | $30.53 | $38.97 | $29.87 | 1.02 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.04 | $17.61 | $22.07 | $18.82 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Paver patio: what moves the price in Flint
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.
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Paver patio in Flint: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Flint?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,100 to $5,650 in the Flint area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 to $4,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Flint?
About $10.50 to $17.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $330 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Flint or Saginaw?
Saginaw is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,150, which is 5% less than Flint ($4,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flint?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $4,350. Materials are 32% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Flint?
$4,150 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Flint?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $330 for fees in the Flint area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flint expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Michigan?
Flint is 3% 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 Flint?
The BLS median is $27.49 an hour in the Flint area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.89 to $30.25.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Flint?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,100 and premium work $4,650 to $5,650. 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 Flint?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. September 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 Flint?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Flint
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