Stamped concrete cost in Florida
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,050 – $7,400
- Per sq ft
- $7.50 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 19
What does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Florida? Plan on $3,050 to $7,400 for 400 sq ft. Wages (0.88x the US blend), materials (price index 98.1) and permit costs (103.4) put the state below the national midpoint by 7%.
Inside Florida, the metros we cover range from $4,950 (Tallahassee) to $5,450 (Miami) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Florida (statewide), standard level
$4,350 to $6,100
About $10.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,100 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Florida
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,650 | $3,550 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,350 | $3,500 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $210 | $360 | 4% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,200 | $7,400 | 100% |
Stamped concrete cost by metro in Florida
1 of the 19 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | +4% |
| Naples, FL | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | level |
| North Port, FL | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | level |
| Crestview, FL | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Sebastian, FL | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Palm Bay, FL | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −2% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,150 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −2% |
| Panama City, FL | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −2% |
| Pensacola, FL | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −3% |
| Ocala, FL | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −4% |
| Tallahassee, FL | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,950 | −5% |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Florida
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Florida
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Florida wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,050 to $4,800
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,350 to $6,100
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,650 to $7,400
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $3,900 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,050 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,400 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,550 – $7,100 | $6,450 – $9,000 | $8,350 – $10,900 |
Optional extras in Florida
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Florida by the average of the local wage index (0.88) and goods index (0.98), a factor of 0.93. 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 | $190 – $370 |
Weather windows across Florida
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Florida metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Miami has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Florida at 12 months; Punta Gorda has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 46 inches a year in Lakeland to 68 inches in Pensacola.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 61 | 88 | 57 | 12: all year |
| Tampa | 53 | 91 | 49 | 8: October through May |
| Orlando | 50 | 92 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Jacksonville | 47 | 92 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| North Port | 51 | 93 | 53 | 7: October through April |
| Cape Coral | 54 | 92 | 57 | 7: October through April |
| Lakeland | 52 | 93 | 46 | 7: October through April |
| Palm Bay | 49 | 91 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Deltona | 50 | 93 | 50 | 8: October through May |
| Pensacola | 44 | 92 | 68 | 9: September through May |
| Tallahassee | 41 | 92 | 59 | 9: September through May |
| Naples | 56 | 91 | 50 | 8: October through May |
| Port St. Lucie | 51 | 90 | 51 | 10: September through June |
| Gainesville | 43 | 91 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Crestview | 39 | 92 | 64 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Ocala | 46 | 92 | 52 | 8: October through May |
| Panama City | 43 | 91 | 61 | 10: September through June |
| Sebastian | 52 | 91 | 53 | 10: September through June |
| Punta Gorda | 51 | 93 | 53 | 7: October through April |
If you are planning more than one job in Florida
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Florida wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,500 | −7% |
Florida 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 0.88 for Florida.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.40 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.95 and $27.53 an hour. BLS counts 15,240 of them working in the state, 15.3 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 $21.17 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.06 an hour. About 87,040 work in the state. That is 87.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.75 an hour, which is 17% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $28.06 an hour. BLS counts 27,510 of them working in the state, 27.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($27.53 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.95) would take off about $85. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,929,860 jobs across Florida (May 2025), which is 6.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $21.95 | $23.40 | $27.53 | $27.41 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.83 | $21.17 | $23.06 | $22.66 | 0.93 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.27 | $23.75 | $28.06 | $28.78 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Florida versus the states around it
Florida ranks 37 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. Florida sits at $5,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 420 miles away | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −3% |
| South Carolina | 430 miles away | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Alabama | 480 miles away | $2,900 – $6,900 | $4,900 | −6% |
| North Carolina | 540 miles away | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −2% |
| Mississippi | 550 miles away | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | −6% |
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Stamped concrete in Florida: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Florida?
$3,050 to $7,400 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Florida can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Florida is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Tallahassee at about $4,950 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Miami at $5,450.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Florida than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $5,200 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Florida?
About 45% ($2,350). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.88x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Florida?
The BLS statewide median is $23.40 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.95 to $27.53.
+Where does Florida rank for stamped concrete costs?
37th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,200 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Florida?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,800 and premium work $5,650 to $7,400. 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 Florida?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Florida metros we cover, Miami has the most comfortable months (12 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 Florida?
$190 to $370 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Florida
- Miami, FL$5,450 midpoint
- Naples, FL$5,250 midpoint
- North Port, FL$5,200 midpoint
- Crestview, FL$5,200 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$5,150 midpoint
- Jacksonville, FL$5,150 midpoint
- Cape Coral, FL$5,150 midpoint
- Punta Gorda, FL$5,150 midpoint
- Sebastian, FL$5,150 midpoint
- Palm Bay, FL$5,150 midpoint
- Port St. Lucie, FL$5,150 midpoint
- Deltona, FL$5,100 midpoint
- Panama City, FL$5,100 midpoint
- Pensacola, FL$5,100 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$5,100 midpoint
- Gainesville, FL$5,050 midpoint
- Lakeland, FL$5,050 midpoint
- Ocala, FL$5,000 midpoint
- Tallahassee, FL$4,950 midpoint
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.