Paver patio cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $6,150
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a paver patio in Rhode Island? Plan on $3,350 to $6,150 for 300 sq ft. Wages (1.22x the US blend), materials (price index 97.2) and permit costs (102.3) put the state above the national midpoint by 12%.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$4,200 to $5,300
About $13.50 to $17 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $250 |
| Total | $4,200 | $5,300 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 31% |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,100 | $4,000 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $180 | $360 | 4% |
| Total | $3,350 | $4,750 | $6,150 | 100% |
Rhode Island versus the states around it
Rhode Island ranks 9 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for paver patio, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,550 and the cheapest Mississippi at $3,650, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. Rhode Island sits at $4,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $3,650 – $6,700 | $5,200 | +9% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | −2% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,400 | −7% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +4% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −16% |
Wages behind the Rhode Island number
Rhode Island's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.22 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.52 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the state, 42.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $38.12 an hour, which is 28% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $27.47 and $51.91 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the state, 4.4 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 $21.51 an hour, 14% above the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $19.00 and $22.36 an hour. About 4,040 work in the state. That is 80.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($37.25 an hour) would add about $550 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.51) would take off about $280. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $27.47 | $38.12 | $51.91 | $29.87 | 1.28 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $19.00 | $21.51 | $22.36 | $18.82 | 1.14 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Why two Rhode Island 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.
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.
Which Rhode Island city is cheapest for paver patio?
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $3,450 – $6,350 | $4,900 | +3% |
Basic, standard or premium: Rhode Island prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 12x12 (144 sq ft) to pool deck (800 sq ft).
Basic
$3,350 to $4,450
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,200 to $5,300
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$5,000 to $6,150
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 – $3,150 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,850 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,550 | $4,300 – $5,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,500 – $5,900 | $5,550 – $7,000 | $6,600 – $8,050 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,950 – $11,700 | $11,000 – $13,700 | $13,000 – $15,700 |
Weather windows across Rhode Island
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and Rhode Island is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Providence has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 8: April through November |
Extras that change the Rhode Island total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.10 for Rhode Island, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.22) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $330 – $1,650 |
If you are planning more than one job in Rhode Island
Each project weights the trades differently, so Rhode Island's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, retaining wall is +8% and wood deck level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,400 | +5% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,850 – $14,400 | +8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,400 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,950 | +8% |
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Paver patio in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Rhode Island?
$3,350 to $6,150 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for paver patio?
Providence at about $4,900 (midpoint, 300 sq ft).
+Is paver patio cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 12% more expensive: $4,750 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 66% ($3,100). Materials are 31%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.22x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $27.52 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.51 to $37.25.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for paver patio costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,750 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Rhode Island?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $4,450 and premium work $5,000 to $6,150. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+Does the season matter for paver patio in Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (8 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "excavation and haul-away" add in Rhode Island?
$330 to $1,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Rhode Island
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