Paver patio cost in Utah
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (300 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $5,350
- Per sq ft
- $9.80 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $4,250
- Metros covered
- 5
Utah prices for paver patio: $2,950 to $5,350 for 300 sq ft, or $9.80 to $16.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $22.38 an hour.
Inside Utah, the metros we cover range from $4,000 (St. George) to $4,200 (Salt Lake City) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Utah (statewide), standard level
$3,650 to $4,650
About $12 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,650 | $4,650 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Utah
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 35% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,550 | $3,300 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $2,950 | $4,150 | $5,350 | 100% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Utah
Utah's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.99 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 20,950 of them working in the state, 120.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $33.85 an hour. BLS counts 1,590 of them working in the state, 9.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 20% of the weighting: a median of $19.59 an hour, 4% above the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.51 an hour. About 12,850 work in the state. That is 74.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($26.56 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.63) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,735,590 jobs across Utah (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.63 | $22.38 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $23.88 | $29.06 | $33.85 | $29.87 | 0.97 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.91 | $19.59 | $22.51 | $18.82 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Why two Utah quotes can differ
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.
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.
How Utah compares with nearby states
Utah ranks 30 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for paver patio, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,550 and the cheapest Mississippi at $3,650, both for 300 sq ft at the midpoint. Utah sits at $4,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
Optional extras in Utah
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Utah, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.99) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $290 – $1,450 |
Basic, standard or premium: Utah prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 12x12 (144 sq ft) to pool deck (800 sq ft).
Basic
$2,950 to $3,900
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,650 to $4,650
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,400 to $5,350
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,400 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,750 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,500 – $3,350 | $3,150 – $4,000 | $3,800 – $4,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,950 – $5,150 | $4,850 – $6,100 | $5,800 – $7,050 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,850 – $10,200 | $9,600 – $12,000 | $11,400 – $13,700 |
If you are planning more than one job in Utah
Each project weights the trades differently, so Utah's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, stamped concrete is −2% and wood deck −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −2% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,100 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,050 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,950 | −3% |
When Utah weather lets you install
Weather decides when digging and ground work can happen, and Utah is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Salt Lake City has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Utah at 7 months (March through June and September through November); St. George has the shortest at 5 (March through May and October through November). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in St. George to 17 inches in Provo.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 24 | 94 | 16 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Provo | 24 | 95 | 17 | 6: March through June and September through October |
| Ogden | 21 | 91 | 16 | 7: March through June and August through October |
| St. George | 28 | 102 | 9 | 5: March through May and October through November |
| Logan | 14 | 89 | 17 | 7: April through October |
Which Utah city is cheapest for paver patio?
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (300 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | +2% |
| Provo, UT | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | level |
| Ogden, UT | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | level |
| Logan, UT | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −4% |
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Paver patio in Utah: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Utah?
$2,950 to $5,350 for 300 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Utah can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Utah is cheapest for paver patio?
St. George at about $4,000 (midpoint, 300 sq ft). The priciest is Salt Lake City at $4,200.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Utah than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $4,150 against $4,250 for 300 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Utah?
About 61% ($2,550). Materials are 35%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.99x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Utah?
The BLS statewide median is $22.38 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.63 to $26.56.
+Where does Utah rank for paver patio costs?
30th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,150 for 300 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Utah?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $3,900 and premium work $4,400 to $5,350. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+Does the season matter for paver patio in Utah?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Utah metros we cover, Salt Lake City has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "excavation and haul-away" add in Utah?
$290 to $1,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio by city in Utah
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