Paver patio cost in Lubbock, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,600 – $4,650
- Per sq ft
- $8.60 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Lubbock, plan on $2,600 to $4,650 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.60 to $14.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.78 an hour in the Lubbock area, 22% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Lubbock, TX, standard level
$3,200 to $4,050
About $10.50 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $220 |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Lubbock, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,050 | $2,650 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $2,600 | $3,650 | $4,650 | 100% |
Where the Lubbock 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, Lubbock wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lubbock 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 (91.3) and land at $0 to $320.
Is Lubbock cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Lubbock. El Paso is the lowest at about $3,550 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 250 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TXthis page | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,650 | |
| Midland, TX95 miles | $2,700 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +6% |
| Odessa, TX115 miles | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,800 | +4% |
| Amarillo, TX125 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +3% |
| Abilene, TX145 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX250 miles | $2,500 – $4,550 | $3,550 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +8% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Lubbock comes in at #289 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Lubbock is 7% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +14% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +11% |
| 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 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,550 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Lubbock's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lubbock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $3,250 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +27% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +34% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $3,050 – $5,550 | $4,300 | +19% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | +1% |
Related projects, priced for Lubbock
Because every project leans on different trades, Lubbock's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs −12% and concrete driveway −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −12% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $11,800 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,400 – $12,800 | −15% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: paver patio pricing in Lubbock
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lubbock 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
$2,600 to $3,400
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,200 to $4,050
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$3,850 to $4,650
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,250 – $1,700 | $1,600 – $2,050 | $1,950 – $2,400 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,200 – $2,950 | $2,750 – $3,500 | $3,300 – $4,050 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,450 – $4,500 | $4,250 – $5,300 | $5,050 – $6,100 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $6,900 – $8,900 | $8,400 – $10,400 | $9,900 – $11,900 |
Climate in Lubbock: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lubbock Wfo (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through May and September through November are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Lubbock (6 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 61 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Lubbock gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and September (2.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.2 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 91 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 | 55 | 30 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 57 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 66 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 61 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 50 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 38 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 30 | 0.8 | Cold |
Optional extras in Lubbock
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Lubbock by the average of the local wage index (0.81) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.87. 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 | $260 – $1,300 |
Lubbock 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 Lubbock is 0.81 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $17.78 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.45 and $21.13 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 58.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.89 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $26.80 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 4.8 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 $16.51 an hour, which is 12% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.31 and $18.29 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 42.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.13 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($16.45) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 5.2% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 166,780 jobs in the Lubbock area. That makes it the 140th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.45 | $17.78 | $21.13 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $21.58 | $23.89 | $26.80 | $29.87 | 0.80 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $14.31 | $16.51 | $18.29 | $18.82 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Why two Lubbock quotes can differ
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.
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).
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Paver patio in Lubbock: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Lubbock?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $4,650 in the Lubbock area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,200 to $4,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Lubbock?
About $8.60 to $14.50 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 Lubbock or Midland?
Midland is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,850, which is 6% more than Lubbock ($3,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lubbock?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,650. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Lubbock?
$3,450 to $6,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Lubbock?
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 Lubbock area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lubbock expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Texas?
Lubbock is 7% below 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 Lubbock?
The BLS median is $17.78 an hour in the Lubbock area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.45 to $21.13.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Lubbock?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $3,400 and premium work $3,850 to $4,650. 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 Lubbock?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and September through November. March and November 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 Lubbock?
$260 to $1,300 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Lubbock
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