Paver patio cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $5,450
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a paver patio in the Salt Lake City area: $3,000 to $5,450 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$3,750 to $4,700
About $12 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $250 |
| Total | $3,750 | $4,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 34% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,600 | $3,350 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $180 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,200 | $5,450 | 100% |
Why Salt Lake City prices look the way they do
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, Salt Lake City wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salt Lake City is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,500 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $0 to $350.
Paver patio: what moves the price in Salt Lake City
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Salt Lake City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salt Lake City. 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
$3,000 to $4,000
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,750 to $4,700
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,450 to $5,450
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,400 | $2,250 – $2,800 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,550 – $3,400 | $3,200 – $4,050 | $3,850 – $4,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $5,250 | $4,950 – $6,200 | $5,900 – $7,150 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,000 – $10,400 | $9,750 – $12,200 | $11,600 – $14,000 |
Who does the work: Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City the blend is 1.02.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.82 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.03 and $27.96 an hour. BLS counts 7,790 of them working in the area, 94.3 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 $23.05 and $30.46 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 6.2 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 $21.10 an hour, 12% above the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $23.07 an hour. About 5,090 work in the metro. That is 61.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 6.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salt Lake City-Murray has 826,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 37th 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% | $19.03 | $22.82 | $27.96 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $23.05 | $29.06 | $30.46 | $29.87 | 0.97 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $18.60 | $21.10 | $23.07 | $18.82 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Salt Lake City?
Jobs that often go together with paver patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salt Lake City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+1%) and wood deck lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | level |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,200 | −2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,350 | +1% |
Optional extras in Salt Lake City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Salt Lake City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $300 – $1,500 |
The best months for paver patio in Salt Lake City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City are March through June and September through November: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F), and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 112 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
How Salt Lake City compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $4,000 to $4,200 across Salt Lake City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −2% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $3,000 – $5,400 | $4,200 | −1% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −6% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −2% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salt Lake City ranks #141 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −6% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,600 | +8% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +16% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +16% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | −5% |
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Paver patio in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Salt Lake City?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,000 to $5,450 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,750 to $4,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Salt Lake City?
About $10 to $17 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,150, which is 2% less than Salt Lake City ($4,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,600 out of $4,200. Materials are 34% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$4,000 to $7,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Salt Lake City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $350 for fees in the Salt Lake City area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 2% above the Utah statewide estimate ($4,150 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $22.82 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.03 to $27.96.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $4,000 and premium work $4,450 to $5,450. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. June 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 Salt Lake City?
$300 to $1,500 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Salt Lake City
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