Paver patio cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $5,300
- Per sq ft
- $9.75 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install a paver patio in Nebraska? Plan on $2,900 to $5,300 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.00x the US blend), materials (price index 94.1) and permit costs (90.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 3%.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $4,000 (Lincoln) to $4,250 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$3,650 to $4,600
About $12 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $220 |
| Total | $3,650 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 34% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,550 | $3,300 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,100 | $5,300 | 100% |
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 31 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for paver patio, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,550 and the cheapest Mississippi at $3,650, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. Nebraska sits at $4,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +3% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,050 | −2% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,550 | +10% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $3,600 – $6,550 | $5,100 | +24% |
Quality levels and sizes in Nebraska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nebraska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,900 to $3,850
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,650 to $4,600
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,350 to $5,300
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,400 – $1,900 | $1,800 – $2,300 | $2,200 – $2,700 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,500 – $3,300 | $3,100 – $3,950 | $3,750 – $4,550 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,900 – $5,100 | $4,800 – $6,050 | $5,750 – $6,950 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,800 – $10,100 | $9,550 – $11,900 | $11,300 – $13,600 |
When Nebraska weather lets you install
Season matters for paver patio. For each Nebraska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for digging and ground work.
Every Nebraska metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 in Omaha.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 7: April through October |
Paver patio: what moves the price in Nebraska
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.
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.
Related projects, priced for Nebraska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nebraska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−4%) and wood deck lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
Add-ons priced for Nebraska
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Nebraska by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.97. 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 | $290 – $1,450 |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Nebraska
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.00 for Nebraska.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.72 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $26.71 an hour. About 8,530 work in the state. That is 83.3 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 $29.42 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $26.02 and $31.25 an hour. About 350 work in the state. That is 3.4 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 $18.82 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $22.84 an hour. BLS counts 7,280 of them working in the state, 71.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($26.71 an hour) would add about $220 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.38) would take off about $190. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $19.38 | $22.72 | $26.71 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $26.02 | $29.42 | $31.25 | $29.87 | 0.98 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.61 | $18.82 | $22.84 | $18.82 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Which Nebraska city is cheapest for paver patio?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | +4% |
| Lincoln, NE | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | −2% |
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Paver patio in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Nebraska?
$2,900 to $5,300 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for paver patio?
Lincoln at about $4,000 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Omaha at $4,250.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $4,100 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 62% ($2,550). Materials are 34%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $22.72 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.38 to $26.71.
+Where does Nebraska rank for paver patio costs?
31st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,100 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Nebraska?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $3,850 and premium work $4,350 to $5,300. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+Does the season matter for paver patio in Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "excavation and haul-away" add in Nebraska?
$290 to $1,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Nebraska
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