Stamped concrete cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $6,900
- Per sq ft
- $7.10 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 9
Alabama prices for stamped concrete: $2,900 to $6,900 for 400 sq ft, or $7.10 to $16.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 13% below the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $21.50 an hour.
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $4,800 (Dothan) to $5,000 (Birmingham) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$4,100 to $5,700
About $9.90 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $120 | $230 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,700 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,100 | $3,150 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $180 | $310 | 4% |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,900 | $6,900 | 100% |
Alabama seasons and stamped concrete
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Alabama metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 11 months (February through December); Decatur has the shortest at 6 (March through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 11: February through December |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 9: March through November |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 6: March through June and September through October |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 8: February through May and September through December |
Alabama labor market for stamped concrete
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.78 for Alabama.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.50 an hour, which is 22% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $26.36 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the state, 10.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.74 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.41 and $21.75 an hour. About 18,400 work in the state. That is 87.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.84 an hour, which is 21% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.12 and $27.66 an hour. BLS counts 9,640 of them working in the state, 45.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($26.36 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.96) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $17.96 | $21.50 | $26.36 | $27.41 | 0.78 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.41 | $17.74 | $21.75 | $22.66 | 0.78 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $19.12 | $22.84 | $27.66 | $28.78 | 0.79 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Which Alabama city is cheapest for stamped concrete?
4 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (400 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | $2,950 – $7,050 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Decatur, AL | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,900 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,850 | −1% |
| Dothan, AL | $2,800 – $6,750 | $4,800 | −2% |
Alabama against its neighbors
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for stamped concrete, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $4,850, both for 400 sq ft at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $4,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | +3% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | level |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +5% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | +2% |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +5% |
Add-ons priced for Alabama
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Alabama by the average of the local wage index (0.78) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.87. 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 |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $170 – $350 |
If you are planning more than one job in Alabama
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alabama wages and prices. Against national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−11%) and concrete driveway lowest (−16%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | −16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $8,950 | −12% |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Alabama
Pattern and color
Basic to average coloring runs $8-$19 per sq ft. A 2-car stamped driveway runs $12-$18 per sq ft (HomeGuide); Estimators.us puts decorative slabs at $15-$30.
Specialist labor
Stamping has to be done before the concrete sets, so crews arrive in larger teams and charge for it.
Sealing and vapor barrier
Sealer is usually quoted separately; vapor barrier material is $0.20-$1.50 per sq ft depending on thickness (HomeGuide).
Not included
These prices don't include site prep that depends on the project: demolition, grading, or a thicker base.
Quality levels and sizes in Alabama
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alabama wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,900 to $4,500
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,100 to $5,700
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,300 to $6,900
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 | $2,750 – $3,600 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $2,900 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 | $5,300 – $6,900 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,300 – $6,650 | $6,050 – $8,450 | $7,850 – $10,200 |
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Stamped concrete in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Alabama?
$2,900 to $6,900 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Dothan at about $4,800 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Birmingham at $5,000.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 13% cheaper: $4,900 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 43% ($2,100). Materials are 53%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.78x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $21.50 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.96 to $26.36.
+Where does Alabama rank for stamped concrete costs?
49th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,900 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Alabama?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,500 and premium work $5,300 to $6,900. Basic means: basic pattern, one integral color. Premium means: multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish.
+Does the season matter for stamped concrete in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a vapor barrier" add in Alabama?
$170 to $350 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Alabama
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: How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (2026) (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
Note on derived figures: Materials = SimplyWise's 200 sq ft stamped-patio line ($900-$1,800), divided by 200 sq ft.