Paver patio cost in Austin, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $5,200
- Per sq ft
- $9.45 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Austin, plan on $2,850 to $5,200 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.45 to $16 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.16 an hour in the Austin area, 7% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Austin, TX, standard level
$3,550 to $4,500
About $11.50 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,550 | $4,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Austin, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,450 | $3,150 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,000 | $5,200 | 100% |
Where the Austin price comes from
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, Austin wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Austin metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,400, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.1) and land at $0 to $340.
Climate in Austin: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Austin-Camp Mabry (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Austin (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Austin gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 123 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 | 63 | 42 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 46 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 59 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 67 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 73 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 75 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 51 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 2.7 | Workable |
Why two Austin quotes can differ
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 Austin
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Austin by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.95. 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 | $280 – $1,400 |
Related projects, priced for Austin
Because every project leans on different trades, Austin's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −6% 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 – $7,250 | −9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,600 – $12,600 | −6% |
| 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 – $8,250 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Austin
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Austin 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
$2,850 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) | $1,350 – $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) | $3,800 – $5,000 | $4,700 – $5,900 | $5,600 – $6,800 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,600 – $9,850 | $9,300 – $11,500 | $11,000 – $13,200 |
Austin against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group. College Station is the cheapest at $3,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TXthis page | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | |
| Killeen, TX65 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −6% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $2,550 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −10% |
| San Antonio, TX80 miles | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −5% |
| Waco, TX95 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −6% |
| Houston, TX140 miles | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | −2% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Austin comes in at #186 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Austin is 2% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +3% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | −1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,500 – $4,550 | $3,550 | −12% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,550 | −11% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Austin's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Austin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,850 | +22% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +21% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | +5% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +2% |
Austin labor market for paver patio
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 Austin is 0.95 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.16 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.34 and $23.12 an hour. About 11,140 work in the metro. That is 86.1 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 $28.98 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $29.32 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 2.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.45 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.59 and $22.00 an hour. BLS counts 7,600 of them working in the area, 58.7 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 ($23.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($18.34) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 2.7% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,293,690 jobs in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. That makes it the 24th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.83% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.34 | $21.16 | $23.12 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $24.39 | $28.98 | $29.32 | $29.87 | 0.97 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.59 | $18.45 | $22.00 | $18.82 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
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Paver patio in Austin: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Austin?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $5,200 in the Austin area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,550 to $4,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Austin?
About $9.45 to $16 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 Austin or Killeen?
Killeen is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,750, which is 6% less than Austin ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Austin?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $4,000. Materials are 35% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Austin?
$3,800 to $6,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Austin?
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 Austin area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Austin expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Texas?
Austin is 2% above the Texas statewide estimate ($3,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Austin?
The BLS median is $21.16 an hour in the Austin area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.34 to $23.12.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Austin?
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.
+When is the best time to install a paver patio in Austin?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 Austin?
$280 to $1,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Austin
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