Paver patio cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $5,200
- Per sq ft
- $9.55 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 2
South Dakota prices for paver patio: $2,850 to $5,200 for 300 sq ft, or $9.55 to $16.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 5% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $21.98 an hour.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $4,000 (Rapid City) to $4,100 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$3,550 to $4,500
About $11.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $220 |
| Total | $3,550 | $4,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,700 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,450 | $3,150 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $310 | 4% |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,050 | $5,200 | 100% |
Wages behind the South Dakota number
South Dakota'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 0.96 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.98 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $23.14 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the state, 38.9 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 $29.03 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.65 and $31.77 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the state, 7.0 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 $17.01 an hour, 10% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.76 and $18.87 an hour. About 2,980 work in the state. That is 65.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($23.14 an hour) would add about $65 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.42) would take off about $200. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (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% | $18.42 | $21.98 | $23.14 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $22.65 | $29.03 | $31.77 | $29.87 | 0.97 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $14.76 | $17.01 | $18.87 | $18.82 | 0.90 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: South Dakota 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
$2,850 to $3,800
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,550 to $4,500
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,250 to $5,200
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,400 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,250 | $2,150 – $2,650 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,450 – $3,250 | $3,050 – $3,850 | $3,650 – $4,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,850 – $5,000 | $4,700 – $5,900 | $5,600 – $6,800 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,650 – $9,900 | $9,350 – $11,600 | $11,100 – $13,300 |
Which South Dakota city is cheapest for paver patio?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +2% |
| Rapid City, SD | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | level |
Why two South Dakota 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.
If you are planning more than one job in South Dakota
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, retaining wall is −4% and wood deck −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
Extras that change the South Dakota total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for South Dakota, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $290 – $1,450 |
Weather windows across South Dakota
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and South Dakota 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.
Every South Dakota metro on the list has 7 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 20 inches a year in Rapid City to 28 in Sioux Falls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 9 | 85 | 28 | 7: April through October |
| Rapid City | 16 | 84 | 20 | 7: April through October |
South Dakota versus the states around it
South Dakota ranks 37 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. South Dakota sits at $4,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +2% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | +10% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $3,600 – $6,550 | $5,100 | +26% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +5% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | +1% |
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Paver patio in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in South Dakota?
$2,850 to $5,200 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for paver patio?
Rapid City at about $4,000 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $4,100.
+Is paver patio cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $4,050 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 61% ($2,450). Materials are 36%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.96x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $21.98 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.42 to $23.14.
+Where does South Dakota rank for paver patio costs?
37th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,050 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in South Dakota?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $3,800 and premium work $4,250 to $5,200. 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 South Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Dakota metros we cover, Sioux Falls has the most comfortable months (7 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 South Dakota?
$290 to $1,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in South Dakota
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