Stamped concrete cost in Tampa, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $7,350
- Per sq ft
- $7.40 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #201
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for stamped concrete in the Tampa area: $3,000 to $7,350 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 8% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.84 an hour in the Tampa area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Tampa, FL, standard level
$4,300 to $6,050
About $10.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,900 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,050 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Tampa, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,400 | $3,550 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,000 | $5,150 | $7,350 | 100% |
Why Tampa prices look the way they do
Labor is 46% 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 Tampa the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tampa is at 95.5 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 100.9: $50 to $350.
The best months for stamped concrete in Tampa
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tampa Intl 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 Tampa are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September 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, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Tampa gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (9.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 94 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 | 71 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 56 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 78 | 59 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 65 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 71 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 77 | 7.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 77 | 9.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 75 | 6.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 69 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 56 | 2.6 | Workable |
Why two Tampa 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.
Related projects, priced for Tampa
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tampa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| 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 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
Tampa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tampa. 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
$3,000 to $4,750
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,300 to $6,050
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,600 to $7,350
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $3,850 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,000 – $4,750 | $4,300 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,350 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,500 – $7,000 | $6,400 – $8,900 | $8,300 – $10,800 |
Who does the work: Tampa 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 Tampa the blend is 0.88.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.84 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $28.88 an hour. About 1,780 work in the metro. That is 12.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.04 an hour, which is 7% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $22.81 an hour. BLS counts 12,860 of them working in the area, 88.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.18 an hour, 16% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $28.27 an hour. About 3,980 work in the metro. That is 27.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater has 1,447,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 19th 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% | $22.01 | $23.84 | $28.88 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.87 | $21.04 | $22.81 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.69 | $24.18 | $28.27 | $28.78 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Optional extras in Tampa
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Tampa, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $180 – $370 |
Tampa against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Tampa. Ocala is the lowest at about $5,000 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FLthis page | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,150 | |
| Lakeland, FL50 miles | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −3% |
| North Port, FL55 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL75 miles | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Ocala, FL80 miles | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −3% |
| Punta Gorda, FL90 miles | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tampa ranks #201 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tampa is 1% 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 | +5% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tampa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $3,700 – $9,100 | $6,400 | +24% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | +13% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | level |
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Stamped concrete in Tampa: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Tampa?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,000 to $7,350 in the Tampa area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $6,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Tampa?
About $7.40 to $17.50 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 Tampa or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,050, which is 3% less than Tampa ($5,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tampa?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $5,150. Materials are 50% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Tampa?
$3,000 to $7,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Tampa?
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 Tampa area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tampa expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Florida?
Tampa is 1% 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 Tampa?
The BLS median is $23.84 an hour in the Tampa area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.01 to $28.88.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Tampa?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $4,750 and premium work $5,600 to $7,350. 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 Tampa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. October 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 Tampa?
$180 to $370 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Tampa
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.