Paver patio cost in Nashville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $5,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.90 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #147
- 1 = most expensive
Nashville homeowners pay roughly $2,950 to $5,400 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $9.90 to $17 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Nashville is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Nashville, TN, standard level
$3,700 to $4,650
About $12 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,700 | $4,650 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Nashville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,550 | $3,300 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $2,950 | $4,150 | $5,400 | 100% |
Where the Nashville price comes from
Labor is 61% 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 Nashville the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Nashville metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,450, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.3) and land at $0 to $340.
When to schedule paver patio in Nashville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Nashville Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through December are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Nashville (9 of 12 months). January has an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); 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 66 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Nashville gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 54 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 | 49 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 69 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 33 | 4.4 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Nashville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Nashville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −1% and concrete driveway −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,000 – $13,200 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Nashville is 1.00 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.21 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $24.27 an hour. About 9,170 work in the metro. That is 83.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $31.91 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $29.65 and $35.19 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 4.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.23 an hour, which is 3% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $22.23 an hour. BLS counts 6,270 of them working in the area, 57.0 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 ($24.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($18.67) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 2.8% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,099,300 jobs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. That makes it the 33rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.71% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.67 | $22.21 | $24.27 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $29.65 | $31.91 | $35.19 | $29.87 | 1.07 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.40 | $18.23 | $22.23 | $18.82 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Paver patio: what moves the price in Nashville
Permit
At-grade patios often need no permit; add a retaining wall, a cover, or a connection to the house and that changes.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Nashville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Nashville 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
$2,950 to $3,950
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,700 to $4,650
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,400 to $5,400
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,400 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,750 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,550 – $3,350 | $3,150 – $4,000 | $3,800 – $4,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $5,200 | $4,900 – $6,150 | $5,800 – $7,050 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,900 – $10,300 | $9,650 – $12,000 | $11,400 – $13,800 |
Add-ons priced for Nashville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Nashville by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.98. 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 |
Is Nashville 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 $3,700 to $4,150 across Nashville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | $2,950 – $5,400 | $4,150 | |
| Clarksville, TN65 miles | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −4% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,950 | −6% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,700 | −11% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −2% |
| Decatur, AL115 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,700 | −11% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | −2% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Nashville comes in at #147 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Nashville is 2% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −4% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −4% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,900 – $5,200 | $4,050 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Nashville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Nashville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,450 | +6% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +5% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $3,100 – $5,600 | $4,350 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +17% |
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Paver patio in Nashville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Nashville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,950 to $5,400 in the Nashville area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,700 to $4,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Nashville?
About $9.90 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 Nashville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,000, which is 4% less than Nashville ($4,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Nashville?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $4,150. Materials are 35% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Nashville?
$3,950 to $7,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Nashville?
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 Nashville area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Nashville expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville is 2% 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 Nashville?
The BLS median is $22.21 an hour in the Nashville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.67 to $24.27.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Nashville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $3,950 and premium work $4,400 to $5,400. 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 Nashville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. 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 Nashville?
$300 to $1,500 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Nashville
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