Iowa cost guide
Paver Patio cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Paver Patio in Iowa costs an estimated $9.89 - $17 per sq ft installed. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $9.89 - $17
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $2,970 - $5,040 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects paver patio prices in Iowa
- Patio size and paver material (concrete, brick, natural stone).
- Base excavation and compaction, which determine how long it lasts.
- Pattern complexity, curves, steps and borders.
- Extras such as seat walls, fire pits or lighting.
- Local labor costs: Iowa landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Paver Patio companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Paver Patio cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does paver patio cost in Iowa?
About $9.89 - $17 per sq ft installed. The US range is $10 - $17 (HomeGuide).
Is paver patio more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so paver patio runs 1% below the national average.
What affects paver patio prices in Iowa?
Patio size and paver material (concrete, brick, natural stone). Base excavation and compaction, which determine how long it lasts. Pattern complexity, curves, steps and borders. Extras such as seat walls, fire pits or lighting.
How do I find paver patio companies in Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 21 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Council Bluffs, West Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Ames and 7 more. Ask each for base depth, paver type, edge restraint and the workmanship warranty.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2024) adjusted for Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.