Stamped concrete cost in Gainesville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $7,150
- Per sq ft
- $7.25 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #234
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for stamped concrete in the Gainesville area: $2,950 to $7,150 for 400 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.40 an hour in the Gainesville area, 18% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Gainesville, FL, standard level
$4,200 to $5,900
About $10 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $250 |
| Total | $4,200 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Gainesville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,250 | $3,350 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $190 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $2,950 | $5,050 | $7,150 | 100% |
Why Gainesville 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, Gainesville wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Gainesville is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,600 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.7: $50 to $340.
Cost by quality level and size in Gainesville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gainesville. 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
$2,950 to $4,650
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,200 to $5,900
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,450 to $7,150
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,050 | $2,850 – $3,750 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $2,950 – $4,650 | $4,200 – $5,900 | $5,450 – $7,150 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,400 – $6,850 | $6,250 – $8,700 | $8,100 – $10,600 |
Why two Gainesville quotes can differ
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.
Is Gainesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Tampa is the priciest of the group at $5,150. Ocala is the cheapest at $5,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FLthis page | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | |
| Ocala, FL40 miles | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL75 miles | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +2% |
| Deltona, FL90 miles | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Tampa, FL90 miles | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,150 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL105 miles | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +3% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gainesville ranks #234 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gainesville is 3% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | +8% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,150 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +3% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gainesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $2,850 – $6,950 | $4,900 | −3% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,050 | level |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +9% |
Related projects, priced for Gainesville
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gainesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−8%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,750 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,250 | −10% |
Optional extras in Gainesville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Gainesville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $180 – $360 |
Who does the work: Gainesville trade wages
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 Gainesville the blend is 0.84.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.40 an hour, 18% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $25.37 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 10.5 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 $20.03 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.17 and $22.59 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 69.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.17 an hour, 19% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $26.47 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 19.7 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 $180 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gainesville has 152,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 154th 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% | $18.63 | $22.40 | $25.37 | $27.41 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.17 | $20.03 | $22.59 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.28 | $23.17 | $26.47 | $28.78 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
The best months for stamped concrete in Gainesville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Gainesville Rgnl Ap (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 Gainesville are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Gainesville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 67 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 71 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 50 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 56 | 2.7 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 63 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 70 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 6.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 72 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 69 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
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Stamped concrete in Gainesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Gainesville?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,950 to $7,150 in the Gainesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $5,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Gainesville?
About $7.25 to $17 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Gainesville or Ocala?
Ocala is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,000, which is 1% less than Gainesville ($5,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gainesville?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $5,050. Materials are 51% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Gainesville?
$2,950 to $7,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Gainesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $340 for fees in the Gainesville area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gainesville expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Florida?
Gainesville is 3% below the Florida statewide estimate ($5,200 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Gainesville?
The BLS median is $22.40 an hour in the Gainesville area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.63 to $25.37.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Gainesville?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $4,650 and premium work $5,450 to $7,150. 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 Gainesville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and November 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 Gainesville?
$180 to $360 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Gainesville
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.