Stamped concrete cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,500 – $8,600
- Per sq ft
- $8.60 – $20.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 1
District of Columbia prices for stamped concrete: $3,500 to $8,600 for 400 sq ft, or $8.60 to $20.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $29.65 an hour.
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$5,050 to $7,050
About $12 to $17 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $5,050 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,900 | $3,850 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,950 | $4,350 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $220 | $380 | 4% |
| Total | $3,500 | $6,050 | $8,600 | 100% |
Other District of Columbia jobs that often go with stamped concrete
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+19%) and concrete slab lowest (+8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,600 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | +19% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
Add-ons priced for District of Columbia
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to District of Columbia by the average of the local wage index (1.09) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.08. 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 |
District of Columbia 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 1.09 for the District of Columbia.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.65 an hour, which is 8% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.67 and $34.00 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the state, 4.6 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 $24.05 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $28.41 an hour. About 2,090 work in the state. That is 29.8 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 $35.87 an hour, which is 25% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $31.47 and $41.48 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the state, 8.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($34.00 an hour) would add about $260 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.67) would take off about $120. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $27.67 | $29.65 | $34.00 | $27.41 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.80 | $24.05 | $28.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $31.47 | $35.87 | $41.48 | $28.78 | 1.25 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
How District of Columbia compares with nearby states
District of Columbia ranks 11 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. District of Columbia sits at $6,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $3,250 – $7,850 | $5,550 | −8% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $3,150 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −11% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −5% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −10% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $3,650 – $9,050 | $6,350 | +5% |
District of Columbia seasons and stamped concrete
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each District of Columbia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Washington has 7 comfortable months (April through June and August through November), with about 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | 90 | 42 | 7: April through June and August through November |
Quality levels and sizes in the District of Columbia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,500 to $5,550
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$5,050 to $7,050
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,550 to $8,600
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,800 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,650 | $3,400 – $4,500 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,500 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $7,050 | $6,550 – $8,600 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $5,200 – $8,200 | $7,450 – $10,400 | $9,700 – $12,700 |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in the District of Columbia
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.
District of Columbia metro-by-metro prices
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −4% |
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Stamped concrete in the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in the District of Columbia?
$3,500 to $8,600 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Washington at about $5,800 (midpoint, 400 sq ft).
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 8% more expensive: $6,050 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 49% ($2,950). Materials are 48%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.09x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in the District of Columbia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.65 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.67 to $34.00.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for stamped concrete costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,050 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,500 to $5,550 and premium work $6,550 to $8,600. 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 the District of Columbia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the District of Columbia metros we cover, Washington has the most comfortable months (7 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 the District of Columbia?
$220 to $430 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in the District of Columbia
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.