Stamped concrete cost in Alaska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $4,050 – $10,100
- Per sq ft
- $9.95 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +26%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Alaska, stamped concrete costs about $4,050 to $10,100 for 400 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 26% above the US figure of $5,600. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $44.69 an hour in Alaska (US: $27.41).
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Estimate your stamped concrete cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Alaska (statewide), standard level
$5,850 to $8,300
About $14.50 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $5,850 | $8,300 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Alaska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,850 | 41% |
| Labor | $2,050 | $4,000 | $5,900 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $360 | 3% |
| Total | $4,050 | $7,050 | $10,100 | 100% |
Alaska 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 1.48 for Alaska.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $44.69 an hour, which is 63% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $44.33 and $54.34 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the state, 7.4 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 $27.91 an hour, 23% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $33.63 an hour. About 3,690 work in the state. That is 113.3 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 $37.41 an hour, which is 30% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $32.13 and $48.03 an hour. BLS counts 3,050 of them working in the state, 93.7 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 ($54.34 an hour) would add about $570 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($44.33) would take off about $20. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 325,570 jobs across Alaska (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $44.33 | $44.69 | $54.34 | $27.41 | 1.63 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.30 | $27.91 | $33.63 | $22.66 | 1.23 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $32.13 | $37.41 | $48.03 | $28.78 | 1.30 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.48 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Alaska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alaska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+32%) and paver patio lowest (+12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,100 | +25% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,700 – $12,200 | +32% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | +12% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $6,250 | +22% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | +19% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,800 | +16% |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Alaska
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 Alaska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alaska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$4,050 to $6,450
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$5,850 to $8,300
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$7,650 to $10,100
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $2,050 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,250 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $4,050 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,300 | $7,650 – $10,100 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $6,050 – $9,600 | $8,700 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $15,000 |
Alaska against its neighbors
Alaska ranks 2 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. Alaska sits at $7,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1500 miles away | $3,800 – $9,400 | $6,600 | −7% |
| Oregon | 1600 miles away | $3,600 – $8,800 | $6,200 | −12% |
| Idaho | 1870 miles away | $3,200 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −22% |
| Montana | 1880 miles away | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | −20% |
| Utah | 2150 miles away | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −22% |
Alaska metro-by-metro prices
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $4,000 – $10,100 | $7,050 | level |
Add-ons priced for Alaska
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Alaska by the average of the local wage index (1.48) and goods index (1.06), a factor of 1.27. 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 | $250 – $510 |
Alaska seasons and stamped concrete
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Alaska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Anchorage has 3 comfortable months (June through August), with about 23 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 6 | 67 | 23 | 3: June through August |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $5,850 to $8,300 for Alaska is attached.
Detailed stamped concrete report for Alaska, $9
Multi-page report for Alaska: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Stamped concrete in Alaska: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Alaska?
$4,050 to $10,100 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alaska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alaska is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Anchorage at about $7,050 (midpoint, 400 sq ft).
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Alaska than the US average?
It is 26% more expensive: $7,050 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alaska?
About 56% ($4,000). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.48x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Alaska?
The BLS statewide median is $44.69 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $44.33 to $54.34.
+Where does Alaska rank for stamped concrete costs?
2nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,050 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Alaska?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $6,450 and premium work $7,650 to $10,100. 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 Alaska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alaska metros we cover, Anchorage has the most comfortable months (3 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 Alaska?
$250 to $510 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Alaska
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.