Paver patio cost in Rochester, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $5,700
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $18
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #100
- 1 = most expensive
Rochester homeowners pay roughly $3,150 to $5,700 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $10.50 to $18 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Rochester is 5% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $23.70 an hour in the Rochester area, 5% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Rochester, NY, 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 | $1,400 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,900 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Rochester, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | 34% |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,750 | $3,550 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $3,150 | $4,450 | $5,700 | 100% |
Where the Rochester price comes from
Labor is 62% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (50%), brickmasons and blockmasons (30%), landscaping and groundskeeping workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Rochester the blended ratio comes out at 1.08.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Rochester metro is 99.7 (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 (97.0) and land at $0 to $340.
Specs and site conditions that change a Rochester bid
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.
Optional extras in Rochester
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Rochester by the average of the local wage index (1.08) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.04. 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 | $310 – $1,550 |
Rochester: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Rochester 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
$3,150 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 – $2,900 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,350 – $4,250 | $4,000 – $4,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,200 – $5,500 | $5,200 – $6,500 | $6,150 – $7,500 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,400 – $10,900 | $10,300 – $12,800 | $12,100 – $14,600 |
Planning more than one job in Rochester?
Because every project leans on different trades, Rochester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs +6% and wood deck level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,600 – $14,100 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,100 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
When to schedule paver patio in Rochester
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Rochester Gtr Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Rochester (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March 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 129 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Rochester gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 102 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 33 | 19 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 20 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 27 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 34 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
How Rochester compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Binghamton is the priciest of the group at $4,550. Erie is the cheapest at $4,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NYthis page | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | |
| Buffalo, NY60 miles | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,500 | +2% |
| Syracuse, NY70 miles | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,400 | level |
| Binghamton, NY105 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +3% |
| Utica, NY120 miles | $3,250 – $5,850 | $4,550 | +3% |
| Erie, PA150 miles | $2,950 – $5,300 | $4,150 | −7% |
| New York (statewide) | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +12% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Rochester comes in at #100 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Rochester is 10% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $3,700 – $6,750 | $5,250 | +18% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,500 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | +4% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,400 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +12% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $3,250 – $5,850 | $4,550 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Rochester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rochester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | −4% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | +5% |
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | −16% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | −11% |
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 Rochester is 1.08 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.70 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $30.93 an hour. About 2,550 work in the metro. That is 51.6 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 $35.51 an hour, 19% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $30.43 and $44.76 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 3.6 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 $19.08 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.92 and $21.97 an hour. BLS counts 3,060 of them working in the area, 61.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($19.93) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 9.2% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 494,280 jobs in the Rochester area. That makes it the 52nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.32% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $19.93 | $23.70 | $30.93 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $30.43 | $35.51 | $44.76 | $29.87 | 1.19 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.92 | $19.08 | $21.97 | $18.82 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
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Paver patio in Rochester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Rochester?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $5,700 in the Rochester area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,900 to $4,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Rochester?
About $10.50 to $18 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Rochester or Buffalo?
Buffalo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,500, which is 2% more than Rochester ($4,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rochester?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $4,450. Materials are 34% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Rochester?
$4,200 to $7,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Rochester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $340 for fees in the Rochester area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rochester expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of New York?
Rochester is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($4,950 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Rochester?
The BLS median is $23.70 an hour in the Rochester area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.93 to $30.93.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Rochester?
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.
+When is the best time to install a paver patio in Rochester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and November 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 Rochester?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Rochester
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