Paver patio cost in Wilmington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $5,100
- Per sq ft
- $9.30 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #208
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a paver patio in the Wilmington area: $2,800 to $5,100 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $22.16 an hour in the Wilmington area, 2% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Wilmington, NC, standard level
$3,500 to $4,400
About $11.50 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,500 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Wilmington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,300 | $3,000 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $2,800 | $3,950 | $5,100 | 100% |
Where the Wilmington price comes from
Labor is 59% 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 Wilmington the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wilmington is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.4: $0 to $340.
Why two Wilmington quotes can differ
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.
Wilmington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wilmington. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 12x12 (144 sq ft) to pool deck (800 sq ft).
Basic
$2,800 to $3,700
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,500 to $4,400
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,150 to $5,100
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,350 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,250 | $2,100 – $2,600 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,400 – $3,200 | $3,000 – $3,800 | $3,600 – $4,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,750 – $4,900 | $4,600 – $5,800 | $5,500 – $6,650 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,450 – $9,650 | $9,100 – $11,300 | $10,800 – $13,000 |
Add-ons priced for Wilmington
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Wilmington, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.91) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $280 – $1,400 |
Who does the work: Wilmington trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Wilmington the blend is 0.91.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.16 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.02 and $26.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the area, 97.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.17 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $28.85 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 4.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.63 an hour, 6% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.49 and $21.07 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 114.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $270 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 6.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wilmington has 191,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 120th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.02 | $22.16 | $26.94 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $21.03 | $23.17 | $28.85 | $29.87 | 0.78 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.49 | $17.63 | $21.07 | $18.82 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
The best months for paver patio in Wilmington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Wilmington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Wilmington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Wilmington gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (8.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 72 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 67 | 8.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Wilmington?
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wilmington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (−8%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
Is Wilmington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $3,650 to $3,950 across Wilmington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC60 miles | $2,600 – $4,750 | $3,650 | −7% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −2% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −4% |
| Florence, SC100 miles | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −2% |
| Raleigh, NC105 miles | $2,800 – $5,150 | $3,950 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | level |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wilmington ranks #208 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wilmington is 0% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,800 – $5,150 | $3,950 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −3% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | −3% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wilmington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,050 – $5,600 | $4,350 | +10% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | −2% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $3,500 – $6,400 | $4,950 | +26% |
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Paver patio in Wilmington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Wilmington?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $5,100 in the Wilmington area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,500 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Wilmington?
About $9.30 to $16 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 Wilmington or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,650, which is 7% less than Wilmington ($3,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wilmington?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $3,950. Materials are 37% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Wilmington?
$3,750 to $6,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wilmington expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington is 0% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($3,950 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Wilmington?
The BLS median is $22.16 an hour in the Wilmington area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.02 to $26.94.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Wilmington?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $3,700 and premium work $4,150 to $5,100. 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 Wilmington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and April 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 Wilmington?
$280 to $1,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Wilmington
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