Stamped concrete cost in Auburn, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $6,900
- Per sq ft
- $7.05 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
Auburn homeowners pay roughly $2,850 to $6,900 to pour stamped concrete at 400 sq ft, or $7.05 to $16.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Auburn is 13% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.50 an hour in the Auburn area, 22% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Auburn, AL, 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 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $120 | $230 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,700 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Auburn, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,100 | $3,100 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $180 | $310 | 4% |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,900 | $6,900 | 100% |
Why Auburn prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%. Weighted together, Auburn wages are 0.78 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Auburn metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,600, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.9) and land at $45 to $310.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Auburn. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Auburn is 0.78 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Auburn metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.50 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $26.36 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.36 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.70 and $21.30 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 92.1 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 $22.60 an hour, which is 21% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $24.74 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 49.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($17.96) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 5.9% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,710 jobs in the Auburn-Opelika area. That makes it the 252nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% 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% | $13.70 | $17.36 | $21.30 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $18.46 | $22.60 | $24.74 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
When to schedule stamped concrete in Auburn
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Auburn No.2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Auburn (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Auburn gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, June and December (5.7 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 49 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 | 56 | 35 | 5.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 5.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 68 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 38 | 5.6 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Auburn?
Because every project leans on different trades, Auburn's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs −12% and concrete driveway −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −14% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,400 | −13% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Auburn
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Auburn 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,850 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) | $2,850 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 | $5,300 – $6,900 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,300 – $6,650 | $6,050 – $8,400 | $7,850 – $10,200 |
Extras that change the Auburn total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Auburn 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 |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Auburn
Not included
These prices don't include site prep that depends on the project: demolition, grading, or a thicker base.
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.
Is Auburn cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Birmingham is the priciest of the group at $5,000. Albany is the cheapest at $4,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ALthis page | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | |
| Columbus, GA40 miles | $2,850 – $6,750 | $4,800 | −2% |
| Montgomery, AL50 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,850 | level |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $2,800 – $6,750 | $4,800 | −2% |
| Birmingham, AL100 miles | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | +3% |
| Albany, GA100 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −5% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $2,900 – $6,900 | $4,900 | level |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Auburn comes in at #277 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Auburn is 0% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,950 – $7,050 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,850 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Auburn's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Auburn against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +17% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | +8% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $4,600 – $11,700 | $8,150 | +67% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +15% |
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Stamped concrete in Auburn: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Auburn?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $6,900 in the Auburn area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $5,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Auburn?
About $7.05 to $16.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $310 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Auburn or Columbus?
Columbus is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,800, which is 2% less than Auburn ($4,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Auburn?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $4,900. Materials are 53% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Auburn?
$2,850 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Auburn?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $310 for fees in the Auburn area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Auburn expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Alabama?
Auburn is 0% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Auburn?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.50 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.96 to $26.36.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Auburn?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 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.
+When is the best time to pour stamped concrete in Auburn?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. September 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 "add a vapor barrier" add in Auburn?
$170 to $350 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Auburn
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.