Paver patio cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,500 – $6,400
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #15
- 1 = most expensive
A paver patio in Salem, OR usually costs $3,500 to $6,400 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $11.50 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $730 more. Construction laborers earn a median of $26.20 an hour in the Salem area, 16% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Salem, OR, standard level
$4,400 to $5,550
About $14 to $17.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $250 |
| Total | $4,400 | $5,550 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,900 | 32% |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,200 | $4,150 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $180 | $360 | 4% |
| Total | $3,500 | $4,950 | $6,400 | 100% |
Where the Salem price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.20 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Salem is 1.25 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 64% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salem is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $0 to $360.
What local crews earn in Salem
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 Salem the blend is 1.25.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.20 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $29.27 an hour. BLS counts 1,690 of them working in the area, 89.6 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 $44.29 an hour, which is 48% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $35.86 and $46.87 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 6.4 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 $21.65 an hour, 15% above the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $18.66 and $22.87 an hour. About 1,520 work in the metro. That is 80.6 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salem has 188,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 122nd 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% | $22.67 | $26.20 | $29.27 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $35.86 | $44.29 | $46.87 | $29.87 | 1.48 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $18.66 | $21.65 | $22.87 | $18.82 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Salem weather and the paver patio calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Salem Mcnary Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for digging, grading and setting material in the ground in Salem: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F)) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Salem gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.0 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 48 | 36 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 51 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 51 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 7.0 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Salem
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.15 for Salem, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.25) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $350 – $1,750 |
Why two Salem 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Salem
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salem. 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
$3,500 to $4,650
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,400 to $5,550
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$5,250 to $6,400
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,300 | $2,150 – $2,800 | $2,650 – $3,250 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $3,000 – $4,000 | $3,750 – $4,750 | $4,500 – $5,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,700 – $6,200 | $5,800 – $7,300 | $6,900 – $8,400 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $9,400 – $12,200 | $11,500 – $14,300 | $13,600 – $16,400 |
What nearby projects cost in Salem
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salem wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (+18%) and wood deck lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,450 | +11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,900 | +12% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,600 – $15,600 | +18% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,700 | +4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,700 | +10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,400 | +13% |
Is Salem cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Salem. Eugene is the lowest at about $4,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $3,500 – $6,400 | $4,950 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | −2% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | −7% |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $3,400 – $6,200 | $4,800 | −3% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | −6% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | −5% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salem ranks #15 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salem is 5% above the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | −2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | −7% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $3,350 – $6,050 | $4,700 | −5% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −22% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | −21% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −24% |
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Paver patio in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Salem?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,500 to $6,400 in the Salem area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $5,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Salem?
About $11.50 to $20 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 Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,850, which is 2% less than Salem ($4,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $3,200 out of $4,950. Materials are 32% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Salem?
$4,700 to $8,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Salem?
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 Salem area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 5% above 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 Salem?
The BLS median is $26.20 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.67 to $29.27.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Salem?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $4,650 and premium work $5,250 to $6,400. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+Is there a bad season to install a paver patio in Salem?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "excavation and haul-away" add in Salem?
$350 to $1,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Salem
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