Paver patio cost in Chattanooga, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $5,300
- Per sq ft
- $9.70 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #167
- 1 = most expensive
A paver patio in Chattanooga, TN usually costs $2,900 to $5,300 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $9.70 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Chattanooga, TN, standard level
$3,650 to $4,550
About $12 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $220 |
| Total | $3,650 | $4,550 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Chattanooga, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,500 | $3,250 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,100 | $5,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Chattanooga number
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, Chattanooga wages are 0.98 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chattanooga is at 96.0 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 91.5: $0 to $320.
Chattanooga against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Chattanooga. Dalton is the lowest at about $3,650 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TNthis page | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | |
| Dalton, GA35 miles | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | −11% |
| Huntsville, AL80 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,700 | −9% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | level |
| Gainesville, GA100 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −8% |
| Nashville, TN105 miles | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,150 | +2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | level |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chattanooga ranks #167 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chattanooga is 0% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,150 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −3% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,900 – $5,200 | $4,050 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chattanooga against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +21% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,700 | −9% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,650 | −12% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −8% |
What local crews earn in Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga the blend is 0.98.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $20.80 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $23.48 an hour. BLS counts 1,800 of them working in the area, 67.0 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 $33.49 an hour, which is 12% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $29.89 and $33.49 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 5.6 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 $17.40 an hour, 8% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.70 and $20.47 an hour. About 1,460 work in the metro. That is 54.3 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chattanooga has 268,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 98th 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% | $17.64 | $20.80 | $23.48 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $29.89 | $33.49 | $33.49 | $29.87 | 1.12 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.70 | $17.40 | $20.47 | $18.82 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Chattanooga?
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chattanooga wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−2%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,100 | −2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | −12% |
Paver patio: what moves the price in Chattanooga
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.
Add-ons priced for Chattanooga
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.97 for Chattanooga, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.98) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $290 – $1,450 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Chattanooga
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chattanooga. 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
$2,900 to $3,850
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,650 to $4,550
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,350 to $5,300
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,400 – $1,900 | $1,800 – $2,300 | $2,200 – $2,700 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,500 – $3,300 | $3,100 – $3,950 | $3,750 – $4,550 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,900 – $5,100 | $4,800 – $6,000 | $5,700 – $6,950 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,800 – $10,100 | $9,500 – $11,800 | $11,200 – $13,600 |
Chattanooga 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, Chattanooga Lovell 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 Chattanooga are February through June and September through December: 9 of 12. Outside them, January has an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F), and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 56 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Chattanooga gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
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Paver patio in Chattanooga: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Chattanooga?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $5,300 in the Chattanooga area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,650 to $4,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Chattanooga?
About $9.70 to $16.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $320 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Chattanooga or Dalton?
Dalton is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,650, which is 11% less than Chattanooga ($4,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chattanooga?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $4,100. Materials are 35% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Chattanooga?
$3,900 to $6,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Chattanooga?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $320 for fees in the Chattanooga area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chattanooga expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Chattanooga is 0% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($4,100 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $20.80 an hour in the Chattanooga area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.64 to $23.48.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Chattanooga?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $3,850 and premium work $4,350 to $5,300. 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 Chattanooga?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. May 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 Chattanooga?
$290 to $1,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Chattanooga
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