Stamped concrete cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $7,950
- Per sq ft
- $7.95 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
Fort Collins homeowners pay roughly $3,200 to $7,950 to pour stamped concrete at 400 sq ft, or $7.95 to $19 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fort Collins is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$4,650 to $6,500
About $11 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,650 | $6,500 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,800 | $4,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,600 | $7,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Collins number
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 Fort Collins the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Collins metro is 96.1 (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 (101.1) and land at $50 to $350.
What nearby projects cost in Fort Collins
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Collins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +2% and concrete slab −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,550 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Fort Collins
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Collins 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
$3,200 to $5,100
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,650 to $6,500
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,050 to $7,950
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,400 | $3,150 – $4,150 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,200 – $5,100 | $4,650 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,950 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,800 – $7,550 | $6,900 – $9,650 | $8,950 – $11,700 |
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 Fort Collins is 1.03 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.31 an hour, which is 3% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $30.36 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 18.9 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 $22.86 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.83 and $27.15 an hour. About 930 work in the metro. That is 54.9 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 $31.08 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.33 and $35.64 an hour. BLS counts 600 of them working in the area, 35.4 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 ($30.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($23.15) it shrinks by about $300. The total moves by 2.2% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 169,430 jobs in the Fort Collins-Loveland area. That makes it the 138th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $23.15 | $28.31 | $30.36 | $27.41 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.83 | $22.86 | $27.15 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.33 | $31.08 | $35.64 | $28.78 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Is Fort Collins cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 400 sq ft range from $5,550 to $5,850 across Fort Collins and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | level |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +2% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Collins comes in at #133 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Fort Collins is 2% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $3,150 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Collins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,150 | −8% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +8% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | +3% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,900 | −12% |
Add-ons priced for Fort Collins
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Fort Collins by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.00. 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 | $200 – $400 |
When to schedule stamped concrete in Fort Collins
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Collins (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Fort Collins (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, 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.
Fort Collins gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 1.4 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 45 | 18 | 0.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 21 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 63 | 35 | 2.1 | Cold |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 57 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 36 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
Why two Fort Collins quotes can differ
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).
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Stamped concrete in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Fort Collins?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $7,950 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,650 to $6,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Fort Collins?
About $7.95 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 Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 2% more than Fort Collins ($5,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $5,600. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Fort Collins?
$3,200 to $7,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 2% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($5,700 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $28.31 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $30.36.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Fort Collins?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,100 and premium work $6,050 to $7,950. 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 Fort Collins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. August 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 Fort Collins?
$200 to $400 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Fort Collins
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.