Paver patio cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,700 – $4,900
- Per sq ft
- $9 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a paver patio in the San Antonio area: $2,700 to $4,900 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.94 an hour in the San Antonio area, 16% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in San Antonio, TX, standard level
$3,350 to $4,250
About $11 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $3,350 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,250 | $2,900 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $2,700 | $3,800 | $4,900 | 100% |
What is behind the San Antonio 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, San Antonio wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. San Antonio is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $0 to $330.
The best months for paver patio in San Antonio
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, San Antonio Intl 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 San Antonio are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
San Antonio gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 122 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 | 63 | 41 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in San Antonio?
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same San Antonio wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−9%) and concrete driveway lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,400 | −12% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | −14% |
Why two San Antonio quotes can differ
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.
Who does the work: San Antonio trade wages
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 San Antonio the blend is 0.87.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.94 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $21.87 an hour. BLS counts 8,400 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $27.20 an hour, which is 9% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $23.65 and $27.65 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 3.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is about average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.13 an hour, 9% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $15.38 and $18.97 an hour. About 3,760 work in the metro. That is 33.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 4.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
San Antonio-New Braunfels has 1,126,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 28th 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% | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $23.65 | $27.20 | $27.65 | $29.87 | 0.91 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $15.38 | $17.13 | $18.97 | $18.82 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in San Antonio
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to San Antonio. 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
$2,700 to $3,600
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,350 to $4,250
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,000 to $4,900
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,300 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,150 | $2,050 – $2,500 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,050 | $2,900 – $3,650 | $3,450 – $4,250 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,600 – $4,750 | $4,450 – $5,600 | $5,300 – $6,400 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,200 – $9,300 | $8,800 – $10,900 | $10,400 – $12,500 |
Add-ons priced for San Antonio
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for San Antonio, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $270 – $1,350 |
How San Antonio compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than San Antonio. Laredo is the lowest at about $3,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +6% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,600 | −6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +2% |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −1% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $2,550 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −5% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +3% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, San Antonio ranks #243 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, San Antonio is 3% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,500 – $4,550 | $3,550 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,550 | −6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $3,650 – $6,700 | $5,200 | +37% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $3,200 – $5,800 | $4,500 | +18% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +8% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +22% |
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Paver patio in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in San Antonio?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,700 to $4,900 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,350 to $4,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in San Antonio?
About $9 to $15 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $330 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,000, which is 6% more than San Antonio ($3,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $3,800. Materials are 37% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in San Antonio?
$3,600 to $6,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in San Antonio?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $330 for fees in the San Antonio area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 3% 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $18.94 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.61 to $21.87.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in San Antonio?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,700 to $3,600 and premium work $4,000 to $4,900. 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 San Antonio?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 San Antonio?
$270 to $1,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near San Antonio
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