Stamped concrete cost in Santa Maria, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,500 – $8,650
- Per sq ft
- $8.65 – $20.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #43
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour stamped concrete in Santa Maria, plan on $3,500 to $8,650 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.65 to $20.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% higher than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.58 an hour in the Santa Maria area, 4% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Santa Maria, CA, standard level
$5,050 to $7,100
About $12.50 to $17 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,200 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,600 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $5,050 | $7,100 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Santa Maria, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $3,000 | $4,500 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $220 | $380 | 4% |
| Total | $3,500 | $6,100 | $8,650 | 100% |
Why Santa Maria prices look the way they do
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (60%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Santa Maria the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Santa Maria metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,850, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (108.8) and land at $55 to $380.
Specs and site conditions that change a Santa Maria 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).
Climate in Santa Maria: timing your stamped concrete job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Santa Maria Public Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
January through November is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Santa Maria (11 of 12 months). December has 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.
Santa Maria gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (2.9 inches in February). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.0 and 0.0 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 65 | 41 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 0.9 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 71 | 52 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 55 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 55 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 44 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 40 | 2.0 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Santa Maria
Because every project leans on different trades, Santa Maria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs +19% and concrete slab +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | +10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,000 | +10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,700 – $5,650 | +9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | +19% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,900 | +16% |
Extras that change the Santa Maria total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Santa Maria by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.09. 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 | $220 – $430 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Santa Maria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Santa Maria 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
$3,500 to $5,550
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$5,050 to $7,100
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,600 to $8,650
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,800 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,500 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,500 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $7,100 | $6,600 – $8,650 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $5,250 – $8,250 | $7,500 – $10,500 | $9,750 – $12,800 |
Is Santa Maria cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Los Angeles is the priciest of the group at $6,350. Visalia is the cheapest at $5,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CAthis page | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,100 | |
| Oxnard, CA55 miles | $3,600 – $8,950 | $6,250 | +3% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA65 miles | $3,550 – $8,800 | $6,200 | +2% |
| Bakersfield, CA95 miles | $3,500 – $8,550 | $6,000 | −1% |
| Los Angeles, CA110 miles | $3,650 – $9,050 | $6,350 | +4% |
| Visalia, CA135 miles | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −5% |
| California (statewide) | $3,650 – $8,950 | $6,300 | +4% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Santa Maria comes in at #43 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Santa Maria is 3% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $3,650 – $9,050 | $6,350 | +4% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,050 – $10,200 | $7,150 | +17% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | −1% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $3,700 – $9,100 | $6,400 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $3,950 – $9,950 | $6,950 | +14% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $3,600 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Santa Maria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Maria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | −1% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −9% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $3,650 – $9,000 | $6,350 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −18% |
Santa Maria labor market for stamped concrete
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 Santa Maria is 1.12 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.58 an hour, which is 4% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.61 and $37.50 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 19.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.99 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.80 and $32.79 an hour. About 1,150 work in the metro. That is 57.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $39.18 an hour, which is 36% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $31.38 and $54.35 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 19.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner 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 ($37.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $530. At the 25th percentile ($23.61) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 8.7% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 200,760 jobs in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area. That makes it the 114th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $23.61 | $28.58 | $37.50 | $27.41 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.80 | $26.99 | $32.79 | $22.66 | 1.19 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $31.38 | $39.18 | $54.35 | $28.78 | 1.36 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
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Stamped concrete in Santa Maria: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Santa Maria?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,500 to $8,650 in the Santa Maria area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,050 to $7,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Santa Maria?
About $8.65 to $20.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $380 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Santa Maria or Oxnard?
Oxnard is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $6,250, which is 3% more than Santa Maria ($6,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Maria?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $3,000 out of $6,100. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Santa Maria?
$3,500 to $8,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Santa Maria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $380 for fees in the Santa Maria area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Maria expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of California?
Santa Maria is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($6,300 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Santa Maria?
The BLS median is $28.58 an hour in the Santa Maria area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.61 to $37.50.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Santa Maria?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $5,550 and premium work $6,600 to $8,650. 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 Santa Maria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are January through November. July and August 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 Santa Maria?
$220 to $430 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Santa Maria
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.