Paver patio cost in St. Louis, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,450 – $6,300
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #26
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in St. Louis, plan on $3,450 to $6,300 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $11.50 to $20 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $31.01 an hour in the St. Louis area, 37% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in St. Louis, MO, standard level
$4,300 to $5,450
About $14 to $17.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,600 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $4,300 | $5,450 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in St. Louis, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | 31% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,200 | $4,150 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $330 | 3% |
| Total | $3,450 | $4,850 | $6,300 | 100% |
What is behind the St. Louis 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 $31.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. Louis is 1.26 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 66% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Louis metro is 100.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) and land at $0 to $330.
Add-ons priced for St. Louis
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to St. Louis by the average of the local wage index (1.26) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.13. 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 | $340 – $1,700 |
Paver patio: what moves the price in St. Louis
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.
St. Louis against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
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 $4,350 to $4,850 across St. Louis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MOthis page | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,850 | |
| Springfield, IL85 miles | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Jefferson City, MO95 miles | $3,100 – $5,600 | $4,350 | −11% |
| Columbia, MO120 miles | $3,200 – $5,750 | $4,500 | −8% |
| Bloomington, IL145 miles | $3,400 – $6,200 | $4,800 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL150 miles | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | level |
| Missouri (statewide) | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,550 | −7% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, St. Louis comes in at #26 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. Louis is 8% above the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −10% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | −16% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,200 – $5,750 | $4,500 | −8% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | −12% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,100 – $5,600 | $4,350 | −11% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Louis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Louis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | −14% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | −18% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −18% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | −1% |
Climate in St. Louis: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St Louis Sci Ctr (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and August through November are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in St. Louis (8 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February 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 79 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
St. Louis gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (4.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 41 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 28 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 56 | 38 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 48 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 67 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 70 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 30 | 2.6 | Cold |
St. Louis 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. Louis is 1.26 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $31.01 an hour, 37% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $39.22 an hour. About 8,670 work in the metro. That is 64.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $37.26 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $28.55 and $39.48 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 8.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.77 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $22.15 an hour. BLS counts 9,600 of them working in the area, 71.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($23.00) it shrinks by about $450. The total moves by 9.5% or 9.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,341,320 jobs in the St. Louis area. That makes it the 23rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $23.00 | $31.01 | $39.22 | $22.66 | 1.37 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $28.55 | $37.26 | $39.48 | $29.87 | 1.25 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.88 | $18.77 | $22.15 | $18.82 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in St. Louis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Louis 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
$3,450 to $4,600
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,300 to $5,450
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$5,150 to $6,300
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,250 | $2,100 – $2,750 | $2,600 – $3,200 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,950 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,650 | $4,450 – $5,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,600 – $6,100 | $5,700 – $7,150 | $6,800 – $8,250 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $9,250 – $12,000 | $11,300 – $14,100 | $13,400 – $16,200 |
Planning more than one job in St. Louis?
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Louis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +16% and wood deck +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,850 | +11% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,350 – $15,000 | +14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,250 – $16,500 | +9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,650 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,700 | +16% |
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Paver patio in St. Louis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in St. Louis?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,450 to $6,300 in the St. Louis area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $5,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in St. Louis?
About $11.50 to $20 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 St. Louis or Springfield?
Springfield is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,850, which is 1% less than St. Louis ($4,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Louis?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $3,200 out of $4,850. Materials are 31% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in St. Louis?
$4,600 to $8,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Louis expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Missouri?
St. Louis is 8% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($4,550 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $31.01 an hour in the St. Louis area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $39.22.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in St. Louis?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,450 to $4,600 and premium work $5,150 to $6,300. 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. Louis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. 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. Louis?
$340 to $1,700 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near St. Louis
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