Paver patio cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $6,050
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
Bend homeowners pay roughly $3,350 to $6,050 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $11 to $19 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bend is 11% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $25.37 an hour in the Bend area, 12% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$4,150 to $5,250
About $13.50 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $250 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,250 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,900 | 34% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,950 | $3,800 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $180 | $360 | 4% |
| Total | $3,350 | $4,700 | $6,050 | 100% |
Why Bend 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 $25.37 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bend is 1.15 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $0 to $360.
Why two Bend quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Bend
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +10% and wood deck +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,700 | +9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,800 – $14,600 | +10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,600 | +8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,200 | +10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Bend
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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
$3,350 to $4,400
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,150 to $5,250
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,950 to $6,050
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,200 | $2,050 – $2,650 | $2,500 – $3,100 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,850 – $3,800 | $3,550 – $4,500 | $4,250 – $5,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,450 – $5,850 | $5,500 – $6,900 | $6,550 – $7,950 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,850 – $11,500 | $10,900 – $13,500 | $12,900 – $15,500 |
When to schedule paver patio in Bend
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bend (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Bend (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, April, November 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 168 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Bend gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 22 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.1 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 43 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.8 | Cold |
| May | 66 | 37 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 41 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 34 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 28 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 41 | 23 | 2.1 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Bend
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Bend by the average of the local wage index (1.15) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.10. 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 | $330 – $1,650 |
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 Bend is 1.15 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.37 an hour, 12% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 72.1 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 $34.93 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $31.31 and $36.54 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 7.4 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 $22.26 an hour, which is 18% above the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $19.00 and $23.80 an hour. BLS counts 1,050 of them working in the area, 97.0 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 ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($22.68) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 5.0% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $31.31 | $34.93 | $36.54 | $29.87 | 1.17 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $19.00 | $22.26 | $23.80 | $18.82 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Is Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Bend. Eugene is the lowest at about $4,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | −2% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $3,500 – $6,400 | $4,950 | +6% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +3% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | −1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | level |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #53 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Bend is 0% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +3% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $3,500 – $6,400 | $4,950 | +6% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | −2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | −22% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,200 – $5,750 | $4,500 | −4% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,600 | −23% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | −16% |
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Paver patio in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Bend?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,350 to $6,050 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $5,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Bend?
About $11 to $19 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,600, which is 2% less than Bend ($4,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $4,700. Materials are 34% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Bend?
$4,450 to $7,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $360 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 0% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($4,700 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $25.37 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.68 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Bend?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $4,400 and premium work $4,950 to $6,050. 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 Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. August and September 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 Bend?
$330 to $1,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Bend
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