Paver patio cost in Scranton, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,100 – $5,550
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #118
- 1 = most expensive
A paver patio in Scranton, PA usually costs $3,100 to $5,550 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $17.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Construction laborers earn a median of $23.22 an hour in the Scranton area, 2% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Scranton, PA, standard level
$3,850 to $4,800
About $12.50 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,650 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $3,850 | $4,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Scranton, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,650 | $3,450 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $3,100 | $4,300 | $5,550 | 100% |
Why Scranton prices look the way they do
Labor is 61% 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 Scranton the blended ratio comes out at 1.04.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Scranton is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.6: $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 Scranton. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Scranton
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 Scranton the blend is 1.04.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.22 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.53 and $28.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,450 of them working in the area, 56.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Scranton metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $33.44 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $41.79 an hour.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.95 an hour, 5% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.42 and $21.72 an hour. About 1,330 work in the metro. That is 52.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 7.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre has 255,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 102nd 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% | $19.53 | $23.22 | $28.89 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $28.58 | $33.44 | $41.79 | $29.87 | 1.12 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.42 | $17.95 | $21.72 | $18.82 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Optional extras in Scranton
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Scranton, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (1.01). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $310 – $1,550 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Scranton bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Scranton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Scranton. 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
$3,100 to $4,050
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,850 to $4,800
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,550 to $5,550
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,000 | $1,900 – $2,450 | $2,300 – $2,850 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,500 | $3,300 – $4,150 | $3,950 – $4,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,100 – $5,400 | $5,050 – $6,350 | $6,050 – $7,300 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,200 – $10,600 | $10,000 – $12,500 | $11,900 – $14,300 |
What nearby projects cost in Scranton
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Scranton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (+3%) and wood deck lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,000 | +1% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,350 – $13,800 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,300 | +1% |
Scranton against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
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 $4,300 to $4,550 across Scranton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PAthis page | $3,100 – $5,550 | $4,300 | |
| Allentown, PA45 miles | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −1% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +6% |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA90 miles | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA90 miles | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +1% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Scranton ranks #118 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Scranton is 1% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +7% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | +4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −1% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Scranton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | +8% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −13% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,050 | −7% |
Scranton 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, Wilkes-Barre 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 Scranton are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, 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 122 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Scranton gets about 39 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 36 | 20 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 58 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
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Paver patio in Scranton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Scranton?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,100 to $5,550 in the Scranton area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,850 to $4,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Scranton?
About $10.50 to $17.50 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 Scranton or Allentown?
Allentown is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,300, which is 1% less than Scranton ($4,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Scranton?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $4,300. Materials are 35% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Scranton?
$4,100 to $7,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Scranton?
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 Scranton area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Scranton expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton is 1% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($4,350 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Scranton?
The BLS median is $23.22 an hour in the Scranton area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.53 to $28.89.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Scranton?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,050 and premium work $4,550 to $5,550. 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 Scranton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Scranton?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Scranton
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