Paver patio cost in New Hampshire
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $5,700
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $18
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a paver patio in New Hampshire? Plan on $3,150 to $5,700 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.08x the US blend), materials (price index 98.6) and permit costs (104.2) put the state above the national midpoint by 5%.
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in New Hampshire (statewide), standard level
$3,900 to $4,950
About $12.50 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $260 |
| Total | $3,900 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in New Hampshire
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,750 | 33% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,750 | $3,550 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $180 | $360 | 4% |
| Total | $3,150 | $4,400 | $5,700 | 100% |
Paver patio cost by metro in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | $3,050 – $5,600 | $4,350 | −2% |
Basic, standard or premium: New Hampshire prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 12x12 (144 sq ft) to pool deck (800 sq ft).
Basic
$3,150 to $4,150
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,900 to $4,950
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,700 to $5,700
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,050 | $1,950 – $2,500 | $2,350 – $2,950 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,550 | $3,350 – $4,250 | $4,050 – $4,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,200 – $5,500 | $5,150 – $6,500 | $6,150 – $7,500 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,350 – $10,900 | $10,200 – $12,700 | $12,100 – $14,600 |
Extras that change the New Hampshire total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.03 for New Hampshire, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.08) and goods price index (0.99). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $310 – $1,550 |
If you are planning more than one job in New Hampshire
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Hampshire's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, retaining wall is +2% and stamped concrete −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −1% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,300 – $13,700 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,150 | level |
When New Hampshire weather lets you install
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and New Hampshire is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Manchester has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 40 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 17 | 84 | 40 | 8: April through November |
New Hampshire against its neighbors
New Hampshire ranks 18 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. New Hampshire sits at $4,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 40 miles away | $3,650 – $6,700 | $5,200 | +17% |
| Rhode Island | 90 miles away | $3,350 – $6,150 | $4,750 | +7% |
| Maine | 110 miles away | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −9% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | +5% |
| Vermont | 140 miles away | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,300 | −3% |
Why two New Hampshire quotes can differ
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.
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.08 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.03 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $28.32 an hour. BLS counts 4,330 of them working in the state, 63.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $32.16 an hour, which is 8% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $25.61 and $36.22 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the state, 2.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.58 an hour, 15% above the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $18.39 and $24.27 an hour. About 6,050 work in the state. That is 88.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($28.32 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.61) would take off about $140. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 683,290 jobs across New Hampshire (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.61 | $24.03 | $28.32 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $25.61 | $32.16 | $36.22 | $29.87 | 1.08 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $18.39 | $21.58 | $24.27 | $18.82 | 1.15 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
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Paver patio in New Hampshire: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in New Hampshire?
$3,150 to $5,700 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Hampshire can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Hampshire is cheapest for paver patio?
Manchester at about $4,350 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is paver patio cheaper in New Hampshire than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $4,400 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Hampshire?
About 62% ($2,750). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.08x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in New Hampshire?
The BLS statewide median is $24.03 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.61 to $28.32.
+Where does New Hampshire rank for paver patio costs?
18th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,400 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in New Hampshire?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $4,150 and premium work $4,700 to $5,700. 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 New Hampshire?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Hampshire metros we cover, Manchester has the most comfortable months (8 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 New Hampshire?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in New Hampshire
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