Paver patio cost in York, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,050 – $5,500
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in York, plan on $3,050 to $5,500 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10 to $17 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the York area, 5% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in York, PA, standard level
$3,750 to $4,750
About $12 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,650 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,750 | $4,750 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in York, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,800 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,550 | $3,350 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $3,050 | $4,250 | $5,500 | 100% |
Where the York price comes from
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, York wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the York metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.0) and land at $0 to $340.
Paver patio: what moves the price in York
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.
Climate in York: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for York 3 Ssw Pump Stn (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 York (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.
York gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (5.1 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 28 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 | 41 | 21 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 23 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 67 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 50 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 63 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 55 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 33 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for York
Because every project leans on different trades, York's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +3% and retaining wall level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,150 | +2% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,100 – $13,500 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,300 | +1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,500 | +3% |
Optional extras in York
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to York by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 1.01. 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 | $300 – $1,500 |
York: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for York 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
$3,050 to $4,000
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,750 to $4,750
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,500 to $5,500
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,400 | $2,250 – $2,800 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,600 – $3,450 | $3,250 – $4,100 | $3,850 – $4,750 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,050 – $5,300 | $5,000 – $6,250 | $5,950 – $7,200 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,050 – $10,500 | $9,850 – $12,300 | $11,700 – $14,100 |
Is York cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $4,200 to $4,450 across York and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| York, PAthis page | $3,050 – $5,500 | $4,250 | |
| Lancaster, PA25 miles | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA35 miles | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | +4% |
| Baltimore, MD45 miles | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | −1% |
| Chambersburg, PA55 miles | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | +1% |
| Reading, PA55 miles | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +3% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, York comes in at #133 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, York is 3% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +8% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | +5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | +4% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $3,100 – $5,550 | $4,300 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like York's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is York against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −11% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | −6% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +14% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −6% |
York 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 York is 1.01 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $28.97 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 68.1 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 $28.91 an hour, 3% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $24.66 and $33.44 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.44 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.01 and $22.37 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 59.9 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 ($28.97 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($22.34) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 6.9% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 183,590 jobs in the York-Hanover area. That makes it the 125th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.34 | $23.72 | $28.97 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $24.66 | $28.91 | $33.44 | $29.87 | 0.97 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.01 | $18.44 | $22.37 | $18.82 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Paver patio in York: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in York?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,050 to $5,500 in the York area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,750 to $4,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in York?
About $10 to $17 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in York or Lancaster?
Lancaster is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,300, which is 1% more than York ($4,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in York?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $4,250. Materials are 36% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in York?
$4,050 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in York?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $340 for fees in the York area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is York expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
York is 3% 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 York?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the York area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.34 to $28.97.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in York?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,000 and premium work $4,500 to $5,500. 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 York?
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 York?
$300 to $1,500 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near York
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