Paver patio cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $5,950
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
Yakima homeowners pay roughly $3,300 to $5,950 to install a paver patio at 300 sq ft, or $11 to $19 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Yakima is 10% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $23.47 an hour in the Yakima area, 4% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Yakima, WA, standard level
$4,100 to $5,150
About $13.50 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $230 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,150 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,900 | 34% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,900 | $3,750 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $330 | 4% |
| Total | $3,300 | $4,650 | $5,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Yakima number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Yakima is 1.14 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yakima metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.5) and land at $0 to $330.
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 Yakima. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Yakima
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yakima 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
$3,300 to $4,350
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$4,100 to $5,150
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,900 to $5,950
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,600 | $2,450 – $3,050 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,800 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,450 | $4,200 – $5,150 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,400 – $5,800 | $5,450 – $6,800 | $6,450 – $7,850 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,800 – $11,400 | $10,800 – $13,400 | $12,700 – $15,400 |
Related projects, priced for Yakima
Because every project leans on different trades, Yakima's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +22% and wood deck +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,750 | +17% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,550 | +19% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,100 – $15,000 | +13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,900 | +5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,950 | +15% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,400 – $11,300 | +22% |
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 Yakima is 1.14 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.47 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. About 590 work in the metro. That is 60.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yakima metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $40.00 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $35.14 and $49.11 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $20.36 an hour, which is 8% above the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.99 and $22.77 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 54.6 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 ($29.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($21.25) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 7.6% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,010 jobs in the Yakima area. That makes it the 208th 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% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $35.14 | $40.00 | $49.11 | $29.87 | 1.34 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $17.99 | $20.36 | $22.77 | $18.82 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Why two Yakima 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.
Extras that change the Yakima total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Yakima by the average of the local wage index (1.14) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.09. 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 | $330 – $1,650 |
When to schedule paver patio in Yakima
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Yakima Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and August through October are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Yakima (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February, March, November 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 147 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Yakima gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.4 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 40 | 24 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 57 | 30 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 65 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 55 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 45 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
How Yakima compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yakima. Olympia comes closest at about $4,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,650 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +4% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $3,700 – $6,750 | $5,200 | +12% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +4% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $3,400 – $6,200 | $4,800 | +3% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $3,500 – $6,400 | $4,950 | +7% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −9% |
Across 300 US metros, Yakima comes in at #61 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Yakima is 6% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $3,700 – $6,750 | $5,200 | +12% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,400 – $6,200 | $4,800 | +3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,450 – $6,250 | $4,850 | +4% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +5% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $3,500 – $6,350 | $4,950 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Yakima's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −20% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | −19% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −20% |
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Paver patio in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Yakima?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $5,950 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $5,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Yakima?
About $11 to $19 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $330 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,850, which is 4% more than Yakima ($4,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $4,650. Materials are 34% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Yakima?
$4,400 to $7,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $330 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 6% below the Washington statewide estimate ($4,950 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Yakima?
The BLS median is $23.47 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.70.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Yakima?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $4,350 and premium work $4,900 to $5,950. 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 Yakima?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August through October. August 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 Yakima?
$330 to $1,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Yakima
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