Paver patio cost in St. Cloud, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,400 – $6,150
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $19.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in St. Cloud, plan on $3,400 to $6,150 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $11.50 to $19.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $27.80 an hour in the St. Cloud area, 23% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$4,200 to $5,300
About $14 to $17 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 67% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $4,200 | $5,300 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,700 | 30% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,200 | $4,100 | 67% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $310 | 3% |
| Total | $3,400 | $4,750 | $6,150 | 100% |
What is behind the St. Cloud 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 $27.80 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. Cloud is 1.25 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 67% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Cloud metro is 95.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,450, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.6) and land at $0 to $310.
Extras that change the St. Cloud total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to St. Cloud by the average of the local wage index (1.25) and goods index (0.95), a factor of 1.10. 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 | $330 – $1,650 |
Climate in St. Cloud: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St Cloud Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in St. Cloud (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, April, 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 172 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
St. Cloud gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 48 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 21 | 3 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 26 | 7 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 39 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 2.6 | Cold |
| May | 68 | 45 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 55 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 39 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 26 | 10 | 0.9 | Cold |
Paver patio: what moves the price in St. Cloud
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.
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).
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud is 1.25 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.80 an hour, 23% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $36.92 an hour. About 1,470 work in the metro. That is 141.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $41.12 an hour, 38% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $38.93 and $42.87 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 2.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.04 an hour, which is 12% above the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.61 and $25.41 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 42.3 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 ($36.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($23.11) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 10.8% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 103,920 jobs in the St. Cloud area. That makes it the 197th 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% | $23.11 | $27.80 | $36.92 | $22.66 | 1.23 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $38.93 | $41.12 | $42.87 | $29.87 | 1.38 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.61 | $21.04 | $25.41 | $18.82 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Related projects, priced for St. Cloud
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Cloud's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs +12% and wood deck −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,250 – $14,700 | +12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,950 | +8% |
Cost by quality level and size in St. Cloud
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Cloud 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
$3,400 to $4,500
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,200 to $5,300
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$5,050 to $6,150
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,200 | $2,050 – $2,650 | $2,500 – $3,100 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,900 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,550 | $4,350 – $5,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,550 – $5,950 | $5,600 – $7,050 | $6,650 – $8,100 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $9,050 – $11,800 | $11,100 – $13,800 | $13,200 – $15,900 |
Is St. Cloud cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than St. Cloud. Fargo is the lowest at about $4,300 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $3,400 – $6,150 | $4,750 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $3,700 – $6,750 | $5,250 | +10% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | −10% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +3% |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,750 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | −2% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $3,600 – $6,550 | $5,100 | +7% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, St. Cloud comes in at #41 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, St. Cloud is 6% below the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $3,700 – $6,750 | $5,250 | +10% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,750 | −1% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Cloud's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | −2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −21% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | −17% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $2,800 – $5,000 | $3,900 | −18% |
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Paver patio in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in St. Cloud?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,400 to $6,150 in the St. Cloud area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $5,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in St. Cloud?
About $11.50 to $19.50 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 St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 10% more than St. Cloud ($4,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
About 67% at the midpoint, or $3,200 out of $4,750. Materials are 30% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in St. Cloud?
$4,550 to $8,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud is 6% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($5,100 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in St. Cloud?
The BLS median is $27.80 an hour in the St. Cloud area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.11 to $36.92.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in St. Cloud?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $4,500 and premium work $5,050 to $6,150. 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 St. Cloud?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May 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 St. Cloud?
$330 to $1,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near St. Cloud
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