Paver patio cost in McAllen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $4,600
- Per sq ft
- $8.45 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
McAllen homeowners pay roughly $2,550 to $4,600 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $8.45 to $14.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, McAllen is 16% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $16.57 an hour in the McAllen area, 27% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in McAllen, TX, standard level
$3,150 to $3,950
About $10 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $3,150 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in McAllen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,000 | $2,600 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $300 | 4% |
| Total | $2,550 | $3,550 | $4,600 | 100% |
Where the McAllen 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, McAllen wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the McAllen 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 (85.9) and land at $0 to $300.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in McAllen. The wage table below marks each row.
Optional extras in McAllen
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to McAllen by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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 |
How McAllen compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than McAllen. Brownsville comes closest at about $3,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TXthis page | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,550 | |
| Brownsville, TX50 miles | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,550 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX115 miles | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +8% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,600 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX210 miles | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +7% |
| Austin, TX270 miles | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +13% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +10% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, McAllen comes in at #297 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, McAllen is 9% 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 | +16% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | +11% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +13% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,500 – $4,550 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +8% |
Cities with a workforce like McAllen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is McAllen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,400 | +24% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $3,100 – $5,650 | $4,350 | +23% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +17% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $3,400 – $6,200 | $4,800 | +35% |
Cost by quality level and size in McAllen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for McAllen 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
$2,550 to $3,350
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,150 to $3,950
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$3,750 to $4,600
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,200 – $1,650 | $1,550 – $2,000 | $1,900 – $2,350 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,150 – $2,900 | $2,700 – $3,400 | $3,250 – $3,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,400 – $4,450 | $4,150 – $5,200 | $4,950 – $6,000 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $6,800 – $8,750 | $8,250 – $10,200 | $9,750 – $11,700 |
Specs and site conditions that change a McAllen bid
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.
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 McAllen is 0.79 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $16.57 an hour, 27% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.08 and $18.08 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 45.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the McAllen metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $27.12 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $28.57 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $13.97 an hour, which is 26% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $13.06 and $16.62 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the area, 22.9 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 ($18.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($14.08) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 2.4% or 3.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 296,700 jobs in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area. That makes it the 86th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $14.08 | $16.57 | $18.08 | $22.66 | 0.73 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $23.31 | $27.12 | $28.57 | $29.87 | 0.91 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $13.06 | $13.97 | $16.62 | $18.82 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
When to schedule paver patio in McAllen
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Mcallen Miller Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in McAllen (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
McAllen gets about 22 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 177 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 | 73 | 53 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 77 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 63 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 68 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 93 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Jun | 97 | 78 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 99 | 79 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 79 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 76 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 69 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 60 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 54 | 1.1 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in McAllen?
Because every project leans on different trades, McAllen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −13% and concrete driveway −23%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,050 – $3,150 | −20% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −18% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $11,900 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,250 – $12,600 | −17% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,000 – $4,350 | −17% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $7,000 | −23% |
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Paver patio in McAllen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in McAllen?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $4,600 in the McAllen area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,150 to $3,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in McAllen?
About $8.45 to $14.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in McAllen or Brownsville?
Brownsville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,550, which is 0% more than McAllen ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in McAllen?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $3,550. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in McAllen?
$3,400 to $6,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in McAllen?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $300 for fees in the McAllen area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is McAllen expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Texas?
McAllen is 9% 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 McAllen?
The BLS median is $16.57 an hour in the McAllen area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.08 to $18.08.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in McAllen?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $3,350 and premium work $3,750 to $4,600. 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 McAllen?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 McAllen?
$260 to $1,300 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near McAllen
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