Stamped concrete cost in Flagstaff, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $7,850
- Per sq ft
- $7.85 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #142
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in Flagstaff, AZ usually costs $3,200 to $7,850 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $7.85 to $19 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Flagstaff, AZ, standard level
$4,600 to $6,450
About $11 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,450 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Flagstaff, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,700 | $4,050 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,500 | $7,850 | 100% |
Why Flagstaff prices look the way they do
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 $28.12 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Flagstaff is 1.01 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flagstaff is at 96.2 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 100.3: $50 to $350.
Add-ons priced for Flagstaff
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Flagstaff, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.01) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $200 – $390 |
What nearby projects cost in Flagstaff
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flagstaff wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (−1%) and asphalt driveway lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,100 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,100 | −2% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −3% |
Flagstaff 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, Flagstaff Pulliam 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 Flagstaff are June through September: 4 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, May, October, November 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.
Flagstaff gets about 21 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 90 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, July and August (3.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 43 | 18 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 20 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Cold |
| May | 68 | 35 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Jun | 79 | 43 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 51 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 51 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 43 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 32 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Nov | 52 | 23 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 17 | 1.9 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Flagstaff
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 Flagstaff the blend is 1.01.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.12 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $29.88 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 13.5 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 $22.32 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $24.26 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 70.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.79 and $29.54 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 37.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 5.3% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flagstaff has 66,610 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 272nd 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% | $23.15 | $28.12 | $29.88 | $27.41 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.61 | $22.32 | $24.26 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.79 | $28.23 | $29.54 | $28.78 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Flagstaff against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Las Vegas is the priciest of the group at $5,650. Lake Havasu City is the cheapest at $5,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZthis page | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | |
| Prescott Valley, AZ95 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −6% |
| St. George, UT135 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −6% |
| Las Vegas, NV185 miles | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Phoenix, AZ185 miles | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | level |
| Arizona (statewide) | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | level |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flagstaff ranks #142 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flagstaff is 0% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −7% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flagstaff against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −5% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +7% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +3% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,150 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Flagstaff
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flagstaff. 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
$3,200 to $5,050
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,600 to $6,450
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,000 to $7,850
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,350 | $3,100 – $4,100 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,200 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,850 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,750 – $7,500 | $6,800 – $9,550 | $8,850 – $11,600 |
Why two Flagstaff quotes can differ
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.
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.
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Stamped concrete in Flagstaff: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Flagstaff?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $7,850 in the Flagstaff area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 to $6,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Flagstaff?
About $7.85 to $19 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Flagstaff or Prescott Valley?
Prescott Valley is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 5% less than Flagstaff ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flagstaff?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $5,500. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Flagstaff?
$3,200 to $7,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Flagstaff?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $350 for fees in the Flagstaff area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flagstaff expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff is 0% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($5,500 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Flagstaff?
The BLS median is $28.12 an hour in the Flagstaff area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $29.88.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Flagstaff?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,050 and premium work $6,000 to $7,850. 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 Flagstaff?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are June through September. June and September 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 Flagstaff?
$200 to $390 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Flagstaff
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.