Paver patio cost in Texarkana, 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
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a paver patio in the Texarkana area: $2,600 to $4,650 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 14% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.48 an hour in the Texarkana area, 23% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Texarkana, 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 | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,050 | $2,650 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $290 | 4% |
| Total | $2,600 | $3,600 | $4,650 | 100% |
Why Texarkana prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $17.48 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Texarkana is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Texarkana is at 93.7 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 84.0: $0 to $290.
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 Texarkana. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Texarkana
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Texarkana. 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
$2,600 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
$3,800 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 – $3,450 | $3,300 – $4,000 |
| 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 |
Is Texarkana cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Texarkana. Fort Smith comes closest at about $3,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,600 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +4% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | +3% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +4% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | +2% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +8% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Texarkana ranks #291 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Texarkana is 8% 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 | +14% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | +10% |
| 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 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,550 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | +10% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $2,800 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +10% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $2,750 – $4,950 | $3,850 | +7% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,700 | +30% |
Related projects, priced for Texarkana
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Texarkana wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (−11%) and concrete driveway lowest (−20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,250 | −17% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −16% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,050 – $4,450 | −15% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,300 | −20% |
The best months for paver patio in Texarkana
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Texarkana (in the city). 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 Texarkana are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Texarkana gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 4.3 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 82 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 | 54 | 33 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 5.2 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Texarkana
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.87 for Texarkana, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.81) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $260 – $1,300 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Texarkana bid
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).
Who does the work: Texarkana 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 Texarkana the blend is 0.81.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $17.48 an hour, which is 23% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.37 and $19.11 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 78.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Texarkana 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.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $14.23 an hour, 24% below the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $13.59 and $17.19 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 48.6 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Texarkana has 57,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 296th 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% | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 | 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% | $13.59 | $14.23 | $17.19 | $18.82 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Paver patio in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Texarkana?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,600 to $4,650 in the Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
About $8.60 to $14.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $290 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,750, which is 4% more than Texarkana ($3,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,600. Materials are 39% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$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 Texarkana?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $290 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 8% 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 Texarkana?
The BLS median is $17.48 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.37 to $19.11.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Texarkana?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,600 to $3,400 and premium work $3,800 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 Texarkana?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Texarkana?
$260 to $1,300 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Texarkana
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