Paver patio cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $3,550 – $6,500
- Per sq ft
- $12 – $20.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Jersey, a paver patio costs about $3,550 to $6,500 for 300 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 19% above the US figure of $4,250. Construction laborers earn a median $30.80 an hour in New Jersey (US: $22.66).
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $4,600 (Atlantic City) to $5,350 (Vineland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$4,450 to $5,600
About $14.50 to $18 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $2,850 | $3,600 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $270 |
| Total | $4,450 | $5,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,600 | $1,950 | 32% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,200 | $4,150 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $190 | $380 | 4% |
| Total | $3,550 | $5,000 | $6,500 | 100% |
New Jersey against its neighbors
New Jersey ranks 5 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 Jersey sits at $5,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −17% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −13% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −16% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | −7% |
Which New Jersey city is cheapest for paver patio?
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 16%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $3,800 – $6,900 | $5,350 | +7% |
| Trenton, NJ | $3,600 – $6,600 | $5,100 | +2% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | −8% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,550 to $4,700
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,450 to $5,600
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$5,300 to $6,500
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,850 | $2,650 – $3,300 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $3,050 – $4,050 | $3,800 – $4,800 | $4,550 – $5,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,750 – $6,250 | $5,850 – $7,400 | $7,000 – $8,500 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $9,500 – $12,300 | $11,600 – $14,500 | $13,800 – $16,600 |
Optional extras in New Jersey
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to New Jersey by the average of the local wage index (1.26) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.17. 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 | $350 – $1,750 |
Paver patio: what moves the price in New Jersey
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 Jersey
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 1.26 for New Jersey.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.80 an hour, 36% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. About 23,590 work in the state. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $37.03 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $29.59 and $49.85 an hour. About 520 work in the state. That is 1.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $19.88 an hour, which is 6% above the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.78 and $22.75 an hour. BLS counts 30,470 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 ($45.44 an hour) would add about $820 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.46) would take off about $470. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $29.59 | $37.03 | $49.85 | $29.87 | 1.24 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.78 | $19.88 | $22.75 | $18.82 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Weather windows across New Jersey
Season matters for paver patio. For each New Jersey metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for digging and ground work.
Atlantic City has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 10 months (March through December); Vineland has the shortest at 8 (April through November). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 9: March through November |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 10: March through December |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 8: April through November |
If you are planning more than one job in New Jersey
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (+19%) and wood deck lowest (+9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +14% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,050 | +14% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,650 – $15,700 | +19% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,250 – $16,500 | +9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,850 | +13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,700 | +16% |
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Paver patio in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in New Jersey?
$3,550 to $6,500 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for paver patio?
Atlantic City at about $4,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Vineland at $5,350.
+Is paver patio cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 19% more expensive: $5,000 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 64% ($3,200). Materials are 32%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.26x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $30.80 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.46 to $45.44.
+Where does New Jersey rank for paver patio costs?
5th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,000 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in New Jersey?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $4,700 and premium work $5,300 to $6,500. 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 Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Atlantic City has the most comfortable months (10 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 Jersey?
$350 to $1,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in New Jersey
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