Paver patio cost in Canton, OH
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
- #98
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Canton, plan on $3,150 to $5,700 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $18 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $25.85 an hour in the Canton area, 14% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Canton, OH, standard level
$3,900 to $4,950
About $12.50 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $220 |
| Total | $3,900 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Canton, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 32% |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,850 | $3,700 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $310 | 4% |
| Total | $3,150 | $4,450 | $5,700 | 100% |
Why Canton prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.85 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Canton is 1.12 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 65% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Canton 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 (89.4) and land at $0 to $310.
Climate in Canton: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Akron Canton Rgnl Ap (10 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 Canton (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 120 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Canton gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 47 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 36 | 20 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 50 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 59 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 63 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 62 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 55 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 44 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 2.9 | Cold |
How Canton compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Cleveland is the priciest of the group at $4,600. Wheeling is the cheapest at $3,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OHthis page | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,500 | +2% |
| Youngstown, OH40 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −7% |
| Wheeling, WV55 miles | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | −13% |
| Cleveland, OH65 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | +3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA75 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 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Canton comes in at #98 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Canton is 1% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +4% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | +3% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $3,200 – $5,850 | $4,500 | +2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Canton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Canton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | −12% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −15% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −14% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +4% |
Canton 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 Canton is 1.12 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.85 an hour, 14% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.85 and $35.80 an hour. About 1,100 work in the metro. That is 67.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $36.66 an hour, 23% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $28.67 and $37.41 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 9.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $17.48 an hour, which is 7% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.95 and $19.33 an hour. BLS counts 1,200 of them working in the area, 73.6 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 ($35.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $560. At the 25th percentile ($21.85) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 12.6% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 163,080 jobs in the Canton-Massillon area. That makes it the 145th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.85 | $25.85 | $35.80 | $22.66 | 1.14 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $28.67 | $36.66 | $37.41 | $29.87 | 1.23 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $14.95 | $17.48 | $19.33 | $18.82 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Paver patio: what moves the price in Canton
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Canton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Canton 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 | $6,200 – $7,500 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,400 – $10,900 | $10,300 – $12,800 | $12,200 – $14,700 |
Extras that change the Canton total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Canton by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.03. 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 |
Related projects, priced for Canton
Because every project leans on different trades, Canton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +4% and wood deck −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,500 – $13,700 | +4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
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Paver patio in Canton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Canton?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $5,700 in the Canton 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 Canton?
About $10.50 to $18 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $310 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Canton or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,500, which is 2% more than Canton ($4,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Canton?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $4,450. Materials are 32% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Canton?
$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 Canton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $310 for fees in the Canton area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Canton expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Ohio?
Canton is 1% below 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 Canton?
The BLS median is $25.85 an hour in the Canton area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.85 to $35.80.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Canton?
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 Canton?
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 Canton?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Canton
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