Paver patio cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,750 – $5,000
- Per sq ft
- $9.25 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #220
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a paver patio in the Greenville area: $2,750 to $5,000 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.34 an hour in the Greenville area, 6% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$3,450 to $4,350
About $11 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $3,450 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,300 | $2,950 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $2,750 | $3,900 | $5,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Greenville number
Labor is 59% 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 Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greenville is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.3: $0 to $330.
Optional extras in Greenville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Greenville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.90) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $280 – $1,400 |
The best months for paver patio in Greenville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greenville Dwtn Ap (in the city). 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 Greenville are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 54 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
Who does the work: Greenville trade wages
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 Greenville the blend is 0.90.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.34 an hour, which is 6% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. BLS counts 3,250 of them working in the area, 74.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.91 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $29.87 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 1.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.60 an hour, 6% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $15.87 and $20.15 an hour. About 2,420 work in the metro. That is 55.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greenville-Anderson-Greer has 434,900 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 58th 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% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $21.18 | $23.91 | $29.87 | $29.87 | 0.80 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $15.87 | $17.60 | $20.15 | $18.82 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Greenville against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Greenville. Athens is the lowest at about $3,700 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,900 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −2% |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +2% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −5% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −4% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −4% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | −1% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greenville ranks #220 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greenville is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,750 – $5,050 | $3,900 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $2,600 – $4,750 | $3,650 | −6% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +5% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $3,950 – $7,150 | $5,550 | +43% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −3% |
Why two Greenville 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 Greenville
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greenville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete slab comes out highest (−7%) and retaining wall lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greenville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greenville. 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
$2,750 to $3,650
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,450 to $4,350
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,100 to $5,000
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,350 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,200 | $2,100 – $2,600 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,350 – $3,150 | $2,950 – $3,750 | $3,550 – $4,350 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,700 – $4,850 | $4,550 – $5,700 | $5,450 – $6,600 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,400 – $9,600 | $9,050 – $11,200 | $10,700 – $12,900 |
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Paver patio in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Greenville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,750 to $5,000 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,450 to $4,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Greenville?
About $9.25 to $15.50 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 Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,800, which is 2% less than Greenville ($3,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $3,900. Materials are 37% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$3,700 to $6,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Greenville?
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 Greenville area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Greenville is 1% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($3,850 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $21.34 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.77 to $23.59.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Greenville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,750 to $3,650 and premium work $4,100 to $5,000. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September and October 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 Greenville?
$280 to $1,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Greenville
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