Paver patio cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,250 – $5,950
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #69
- 1 = most expensive
Atlantic City homeowners pay roughly $3,250 to $5,950 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $11 to $18.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Atlantic City is 9% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $26.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 17% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$4,100 to $5,150
About $13 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,150 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | 32% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,950 | $3,800 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,250 | $4,600 | $5,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlantic City number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: construction laborers at 50%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 30%, landscaping and groundskeeping workers at 20%. Weighted together, Atlantic City wages are 1.15 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (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 (98.9) and land at $0 to $350.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Atlantic City. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule paver patio in Atlantic City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Atlantic City (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Atlantic City (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January and February the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 56 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
Why two Atlantic City quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Atlantic City
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs +10% and wood deck +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +7% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,000 – $14,600 | +10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,400 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
Add-ons priced for Atlantic City
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Atlantic City by the average of the local wage index (1.15) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.08. 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 | $320 – $1,600 |
Is Atlantic City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Vineland is the priciest of the group at $5,350. Dover is the cheapest at $4,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $3,800 – $6,900 | $5,350 | +16% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −10% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | level |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $3,600 – $6,600 | $5,100 | +11% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −7% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $3,550 – $6,500 | $5,000 | +9% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #69 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Atlantic City is 8% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $3,600 – $6,600 | $5,100 | +11% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $3,800 – $6,900 | $5,350 | +16% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −7% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,650 | −21% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $2,750 – $5,050 | $3,900 | −15% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Atlantic City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City 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
$3,250 to $4,350
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,100 to $5,150
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,900 to $5,950
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,600 | $2,450 – $3,050 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,800 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,450 | $4,200 – $5,150 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,350 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,800 | $6,450 – $7,800 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,750 – $11,400 | $10,700 – $13,300 | $12,700 – $15,300 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Atlantic City is 1.15 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $26.50 an hour, 17% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 67.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Atlantic City metro, so we used the New Jersey statewide median: $37.03 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.59 and $49.85 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.49 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.17 and $22.02 an hour. BLS counts 1,840 of them working in the area, 109.1 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 ($35.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $520. At the 25th percentile ($20.00) it shrinks by about $370. The total moves by 11.2% or 7.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $29.59 | $37.03 | $49.85 | $29.87 | 1.24 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.17 | $18.49 | $22.02 | $18.82 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
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Paver patio in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Atlantic City?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,250 to $5,950 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $5,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Atlantic City?
About $11 to $18.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $5,350, which is 16% more than Atlantic City ($4,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $4,600. Materials are 32% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$4,350 to $7,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $350 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 8% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($5,000 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $26.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $35.67.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Atlantic City?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $4,350 and premium work $4,900 to $5,950. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June 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 Atlantic City?
$320 to $1,600 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Atlantic City
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