Stamped concrete cost in Dothan, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $6,750
- Per sq ft
- $6.95 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in Dothan, AL usually costs $2,800 to $6,750 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $6.95 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $820 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.06 an hour in the Dothan area, 23% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Dothan, AL, standard level
$4,000 to $5,550
About $9.70 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $120 | $220 |
| Total | $4,000 | $5,550 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Dothan, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $170 | $290 | 4% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,800 | $6,750 | 100% |
Where the Dothan price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.06 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dothan is 0.74 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dothan is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,600 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 83.8: $40 to $290.
Is Dothan cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Dothan. Albany is the lowest at about $4,650 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALthis page | $2,800 – $6,750 | $4,800 | |
| Panama City, FL70 miles | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +7% |
| Crestview, FL70 miles | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | +9% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −2% |
| Auburn, AL85 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +2% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $2,850 – $6,750 | $4,800 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $2,900 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +3% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dothan ranks #291 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dothan is 2% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | +5% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $2,950 – $7,050 | $5,000 | +5% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +3% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,850 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +2% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dothan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | +4% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $3,400 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +23% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +9% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,650 | −2% |
What local crews earn in Dothan
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Dothan the blend is 0.74.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $21.06 an hour, 23% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $16.83 and $24.97 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 11.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $15.39 an hour, which is 32% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.40 and $18.76 an hour. BLS counts 600 of them working in the area, 98.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.66 an hour, 21% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $18.22 and $26.45 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 32.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dothan has 60,720 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 284th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $16.83 | $21.06 | $24.97 | $27.41 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $12.40 | $15.39 | $18.76 | $22.66 | 0.68 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $18.22 | $22.66 | $26.45 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.74 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Dothan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dothan. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) to 2-car driveway (600 sq ft).
Basic
$2,800 to $4,400
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,000 to $5,550
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,150 to $6,750
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,900 | $2,700 – $3,500 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $2,800 – $4,400 | $4,000 – $5,550 | $5,150 – $6,750 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,200 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,250 | $7,650 – $9,950 |
Dothan weather and the stamped concrete calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dothan Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Dothan are February through May and September through December: 8 of 12. Outside them, January has an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Dothan gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.2 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 89 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 66 | 43 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 55 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 64 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 47 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 4.8 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dothan bid
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).
Add-ons priced for Dothan
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.85 for Dothan, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.74) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $170 – $340 |
Related projects, priced for Dothan
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dothan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−12%) and concrete driveway lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,300 | −16% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −19% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,500 – $4,500 | −17% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,500 | −14% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,700 – $6,450 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,650 | −15% |
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Stamped concrete in Dothan: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Dothan?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $6,750 in the Dothan area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,000 to $5,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Dothan?
About $6.95 to $16 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $290 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Dothan or Panama City?
Panama City is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,100, which is 7% more than Dothan ($4,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dothan?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $4,800. Materials are 54% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Dothan?
$2,800 to $6,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Dothan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $290 for fees in the Dothan area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dothan expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Alabama?
Dothan is 2% 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 Dothan?
The BLS median is $21.06 an hour in the Dothan area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.83 to $24.97.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Dothan?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,400 and premium work $5,150 to $6,750. 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 Dothan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through May and September through December. 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 "add a vapor barrier" add in Dothan?
$170 to $340 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Dothan
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.