Paver patio cost in St. George, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $5,150
- Per sq ft
- $9.45 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
St. George homeowners pay roughly $2,850 to $5,150 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $9.45 to $16 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, St. George is 6% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the St. George area, 3% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$3,500 to $4,450
About $11.50 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,500 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,350 | $3,050 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,000 | $5,150 | 100% |
Where the St. George price comes from
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, St. George wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. George metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,450, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.3) and land at $0 to $340.
When to schedule paver patio in St. George
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St George (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through May and October through November are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in St. George (5 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); June, July, August and September 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 63 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
St. George gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and August (1.4 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 128 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 | 54 | 28 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 102 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 70 | 1.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 35 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 0.9 | Cold |
Is St. George cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Provo is the priciest of the group at $4,150. Lake Havasu City is the cheapest at $4,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | level |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +3% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +3% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +4% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +4% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, St. George comes in at #197 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, St. George is 4% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | +6% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,950 – $5,350 | $4,150 | +4% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $2,900 – $5,300 | $4,100 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like St. George's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $2,750 – $5,050 | $3,900 | −2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | +16% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +24% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | −3% |
Why two St. George quotes can differ
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).
Add-ons priced for St. George
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to St. George by the average of the local wage index (0.93) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.95. 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 | $280 – $1,400 |
St. George: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. George 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
$2,850 to $3,750
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,500 to $4,450
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,200 to $5,150
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,350 – $1,850 | $1,750 – $2,250 | $2,150 – $2,650 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,400 – $3,200 | $3,000 – $3,850 | $3,650 – $4,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,750 – $4,950 | $4,650 – $5,850 | $5,550 – $6,750 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,550 – $9,800 | $9,200 – $11,500 | $10,900 – $13,100 |
Planning more than one job in St. George?
Because every project leans on different trades, St. George's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −6% and wood deck −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,550 – $12,600 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | −9% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 St. George is 0.93 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 165.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.87 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $28.45 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 19.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.24 an hour, which is 3% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.51 and $21.73 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 121.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($18.37) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 2.6% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,500 jobs in the St. George area. That makes it the 219th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $22.59 | $24.87 | $28.45 | $29.87 | 0.83 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.51 | $18.24 | $21.73 | $18.82 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
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Paver patio in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in St. George?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $5,150 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,500 to $4,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in St. George?
About $9.45 to $16 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,000, which is 0% less than St. George ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $4,000. Materials are 36% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in St. George?
$3,750 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in St. George?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $340 for fees in the St. George area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 4% below 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 St. George?
The BLS median is $21.96 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.37 to $23.78.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in St. George?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $3,750 and premium work $4,200 to $5,150. 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 St. George?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and October through November. April and May 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 St. George?
$280 to $1,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near St. George
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