Stamped concrete cost in Hartford, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $8,200
- Per sq ft
- $8.20 – $19.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in Hartford, CT usually costs $3,350 to $8,200 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $8.20 to $19.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $170 more. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $27.47 an hour in the Hartford area, 0% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Hartford, CT, standard level
$4,800 to $6,750
About $11.50 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Hartford, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,650 | $3,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,950 | $4,350 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $210 | $360 | 4% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,750 | $8,200 | 100% |
Why Hartford prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%. Weighted together, Hartford wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hartford is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,650 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.7: $50 to $360.
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Hartford
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.
Extras that change the Hartford total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.03 for Hartford, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.09) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $210 – $410 |
How Hartford compares
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $6,000. Norwich is the cheapest at $5,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | |
| Norwich, CT25 miles | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT30 miles | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA30 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Amherst, MA45 miles | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +3% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +2% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hartford ranks #91 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hartford is 2% below the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,900 | +2% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hartford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −10% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −4% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −12% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $3,400 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +2% |
What local crews earn in Hartford
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 Hartford the blend is 1.09.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.28 and $31.41 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 2.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.06 an hour, which is 19% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 2,430 of them working in the area, 40.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.89 an hour, 28% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $31.24 and $49.20 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 16.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford has 599,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 47th 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% | $23.28 | $27.47 | $31.41 | $27.41 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.76 | $27.06 | $35.02 | $22.66 | 1.19 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $31.24 | $36.89 | $49.20 | $28.78 | 1.28 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Hartford
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hartford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+14%) and concrete slab lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,400 – $6,250 | +14% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,350 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | +12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
Hartford 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, Hartford Brainard Fld (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 Hartford are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, 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.
Hartford gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.2 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 17 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 | 37 | 20 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 60 | 40 | 3.8 | Cold |
| May | 71 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 64 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 42 | 26 | 3.8 | Cold |
Hartford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hartford. 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
$3,350 to $5,300
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,800 to $6,750
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,250 to $8,200
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,500 | $3,250 – $4,300 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,350 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,750 | $6,250 – $8,200 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,850 | $7,100 – $10,000 | $9,250 – $12,100 |
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Stamped concrete in Hartford: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Hartford?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,350 to $8,200 in the Hartford area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $6,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Hartford?
About $8.20 to $19.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Hartford or Norwich?
Norwich is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,700, which is 1% less than Hartford ($5,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hartford?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $5,750. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Hartford?
$3,350 to $8,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Hartford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $360 for fees in the Hartford area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hartford expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Hartford is 2% below the Connecticut statewide estimate ($5,850 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Hartford?
The BLS median is $27.47 an hour in the Hartford area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.28 to $31.41.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Hartford?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,300 and premium work $6,250 to $8,200. 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 Hartford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. May 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 Hartford?
$210 to $410 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Hartford
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.