Paver patio cost in Wausau, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $5,750
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $18
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #92
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Wausau, plan on $3,200 to $5,750 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $18 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $25.30 an hour in the Wausau area, 12% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Wausau, WI, standard level
$3,950 to $5,000
About $13 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $230 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Wausau, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,700 | 31% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,900 | $3,750 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $160 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,450 | $5,750 | 100% |
Where the Wausau price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wausau is 1.14 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 65% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wausau 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 (92.7) 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 Wausau. The wage table below marks each row.
Optional extras in Wausau
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wausau by the average of the local wage index (1.14) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.04. 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 | $310 – $1,550 |
Wausau against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Appleton is the priciest of the group at $4,750. Green Bay is the cheapest at $4,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WIthis page | $3,200 – $5,750 | $4,450 | |
| Eau Claire, WI75 miles | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | +4% |
| Oshkosh, WI80 miles | $3,150 – $5,750 | $4,450 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI80 miles | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,750 | +6% |
| Green Bay, WI90 miles | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,400 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI105 miles | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | +4% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $3,300 – $5,950 | $4,600 | +3% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Wausau comes in at #92 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Wausau is 3% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +9% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,700 | +5% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $3,150 – $5,700 | $4,400 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $3,350 – $6,100 | $4,750 | +6% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $3,150 – $5,750 | $4,450 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,300 – $6,000 | $4,650 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Wausau's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wausau against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,550 | +2% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $2,850 – $5,100 | $4,000 | −11% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | −6% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $3,200 – $5,750 | $4,500 | level |
Climate in Wausau: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wausau Dwtn Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Wausau (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, April, 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 163 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Wausau gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 64 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 23 | 7 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 10 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 3.1 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 25 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 28 | 14 | 1.5 | Cold |
Wausau 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 Wausau is 1.14 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.30 an hour, 12% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.07 and $30.00 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 73.3 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 Wausau metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $38.52 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.59 and $46.62 an hour.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.27 an hour, which is in line with the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $15.89 and $21.53 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 61.8 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 ($30.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($22.07) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 5.9% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 69,530 jobs in the Wausau area. That makes it the 261st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.07 | $25.30 | $30.00 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $29.59 | $38.52 | $46.62 | $29.87 | 1.29 | state |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $15.89 | $18.27 | $21.53 | $18.82 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Wausau
Because every project leans on different trades, Wausau's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs +10% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,250 | +3% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,050 – $14,400 | +10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,200 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
Why two Wausau quotes can differ
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.
Wausau: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wausau 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
$3,200 to $4,200
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,950 to $5,000
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,750 to $5,750
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,500 | $2,350 – $2,950 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,400 – $4,300 | $4,050 – $4,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $4,250 – $5,600 | $5,250 – $6,600 | $6,250 – $7,600 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $8,450 – $11,000 | $10,400 – $12,900 | $12,300 – $14,900 |
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Paver patio in Wausau: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Wausau?
For 300 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $5,750 in the Wausau area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Wausau?
About $10.50 to $18 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 Wausau or Eau Claire?
Eau Claire is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $4,650, which is 4% more than Wausau ($4,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wausau?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $4,450. Materials are 31% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Wausau?
$4,250 to $7,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Wausau?
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 Wausau area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wausau expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Wausau is 3% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($4,600 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Wausau?
The BLS median is $25.30 an hour in the Wausau area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.07 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Wausau?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $4,200 and premium work $4,750 to $5,750. 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 Wausau?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. May and October 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 Wausau?
$310 to $1,550 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Wausau
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