Paver patio cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $5,850
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Akron, plan on $3,200 to $5,850 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $18.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.28 an hour in the Akron area, 25% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Akron, OH, standard level
$4,000 to $5,050
About $13 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $4,000 | $5,050 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 31% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,950 | $3,800 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,500 | $5,850 | 100% |
Why Akron prices look the way they do
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, Akron wages are 1.16 times the national level. Labor makes up about 65% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Akron metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,400, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $0 to $330.
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 Akron. The wage table below marks each row.
Akron: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Akron 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
$3,200 to $4,250
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,000 to $5,050
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,800 to $5,850
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,550 | $2,400 – $2,950 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,750 – $3,650 | $3,450 – $4,350 | $4,100 – $5,050 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,300 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,650 | $6,300 – $7,650 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,550 – $11,100 | $10,500 – $13,100 | $12,400 – $15,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Akron bid
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.
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Akron. Wheeling is the lowest at about $3,850 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,500 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | −2% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −9% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | +1% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | −15% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | −1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $3,150 – $5,750 | $4,450 | −1% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Akron comes in at #84 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Akron is 1% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +2% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | −2% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −5% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −3% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Akron's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,750 | +5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $3,000 – $5,500 | $4,250 | −6% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | −2% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | −13% |
Related projects, priced for Akron
Because every project leans on different trades, Akron's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +8% and wood deck −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,550 – $13,700 | +4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
Optional extras in Akron
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Akron by the average of the local wage index (1.16) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.05. 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 |
Climate in Akron: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Akron Fulton 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 Akron (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 118 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Akron gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 2.0 | Cold |
Akron labor market for paver patio
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 Akron is 1.16 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.28 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $37.65 an hour. About 1,830 work in the metro. That is 57.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Akron metro, so we used the Ohio statewide median: $34.11 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.56 and $38.39 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.08 an hour, which is 4% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.91 and $21.71 an hour. BLS counts 2,250 of them working in the area, 70.4 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 ($37.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $530. At the 25th percentile ($22.50) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 11.7% or 7.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 319,560 jobs in the Akron area. That makes it the 80th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.50 | $28.28 | $37.65 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $27.56 | $34.11 | $38.39 | $29.87 | 1.14 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.91 | $18.08 | $21.71 | $18.82 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
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Paver patio in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Akron?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $5,850 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,000 to $5,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Akron?
About $10.50 to $18.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $330 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,450, which is 2% less than Akron ($4,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $4,500. Materials are 31% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Akron?
$4,300 to $7,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Akron?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $330 for fees in the Akron area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 1% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($4,450 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $28.28 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.50 to $37.65.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Akron?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $4,250 and premium work $4,800 to $5,850. 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 Akron?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October 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 Akron?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Akron
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