Paver patio cost in Tyler, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $4,850
- Per sq ft
- $8.90 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #257
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Tyler, plan on $2,650 to $4,850 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.90 to $15 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.13 an hour in the Tyler area, 20% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Tyler, TX, standard level
$3,300 to $4,200
About $10.50 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $230 |
| Total | $3,300 | $4,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Tyler, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,200 | $2,850 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $2,650 | $3,750 | $4,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Tyler 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, Tyler wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tyler 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 (92.2) and land at $0 to $320.
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 Tyler. The wage table below marks each row.
Tyler: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tyler 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
$2,650 to $3,550
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,300 to $4,200
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$3,950 to $4,850
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,300 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,500 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,050 | $2,850 – $3,600 | $3,400 – $4,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,550 – $4,700 | $4,400 – $5,500 | $5,250 – $6,350 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,100 – $9,200 | $8,700 – $10,800 | $10,300 – $12,400 |
Extras that change the Tyler total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Tyler by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.90. 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 | $270 – $1,350 |
Climate in Tyler: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Tyler (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Tyler (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tyler gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, October and December (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 58 | 39 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 55 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 47 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Tyler
Because every project leans on different trades, Tyler's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −10% and concrete driveway −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −13% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,100 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,450 – $12,900 | −15% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
Is Tyler cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $4,150. Texarkana is the cheapest at $3,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TXthis page | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | |
| Longview, TX35 miles | $2,650 – $4,800 | $3,750 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA90 miles | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Texarkana, TX100 miles | $2,600 – $4,650 | $3,600 | −4% |
| Dallas, TX105 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +10% |
| Waco, TX130 miles | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,800 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +4% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Tyler comes in at #257 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Tyler is 4% 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 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $5,100 | $3,950 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,000 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,700 – $4,900 | $3,800 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,500 – $4,550 | $3,550 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,550 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Tyler's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tyler against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $2,900 – $5,250 | $4,100 | +9% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,600 – $4,700 | $3,650 | −3% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $2,550 – $4,600 | $3,600 | −5% |
Tyler 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 Tyler is 0.86 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $18.13 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.50 and $21.54 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 56.4 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 Tyler 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 $17.48 an hour, which is 7% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.38 and $18.54 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 55.5 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 ($21.54 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($16.50) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 5.1% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,220 jobs in the Tyler area. That makes it the 189th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.50 | $18.13 | $21.54 | $22.66 | 0.80 | 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% | $14.38 | $17.48 | $18.54 | $18.82 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Why two Tyler 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.
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Paver patio in Tyler: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Tyler?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $4,850 in the Tyler area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,300 to $4,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Tyler?
About $8.90 to $15 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 Tyler or Longview?
Longview is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,750, which is 1% less than Tyler ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tyler?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $3,750. Materials are 37% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Tyler?
$3,550 to $6,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Tyler?
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 Tyler area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tyler expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Texas?
Tyler is 4% 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 Tyler?
The BLS median is $18.13 an hour in the Tyler area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.50 to $21.54.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Tyler?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $3,550 and premium work $3,950 to $4,850. 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 Tyler?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September 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 Tyler?
$270 to $1,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Tyler
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