Stamped concrete cost in Idaho
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $7,800
- Per sq ft
- $7.80 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Idaho? Plan on $3,200 to $7,800 for 400 sq ft. Wages (1.00x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (95.5) put the state below the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside Idaho, the metros we cover range from $5,350 (Idaho Falls) to $5,600 (Coeur d'Alene) 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 Idaho (statewide), standard level
$4,550 to $6,400
About $11 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $250 |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,400 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Idaho
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,700 | $4,000 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $190 | $330 | 3% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,500 | $7,800 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Idaho
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Idaho wages and prices. Against national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+4%) and concrete slab lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,100 | −1% |
Stamped concrete cost by metro in Idaho
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Boise, ID | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −2% |
How Idaho compares with nearby states
Idaho ranks 29 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. Idaho sits at $5,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 270 miles away | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +3% |
| Utah | 280 miles away | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | level |
| Oregon | 350 miles away | $3,600 – $8,800 | $6,200 | +13% |
| Washington | 380 miles away | $3,800 – $9,400 | $6,600 | +20% |
| Nevada | 460 miles away | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +4% |
Add-ons priced for Idaho
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Idaho by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.98. 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 | $200 – $390 |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Idaho
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.
Idaho seasons and stamped concrete
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Idaho metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Coeur d'Alene has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Idaho at 5 months (May through September); Idaho Falls has the shortest at 4 (June through September). Rainfall runs from 10 inches a year in Idaho Falls to 25 inches in Coeur d'Alene.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 26 | 93 | 12 | 4: May through June and September through October |
| Idaho Falls | 12 | 87 | 10 | 4: June through September |
| Coeur d'Alene | 26 | 83 | 25 | 5: May through September |
Wages behind the Idaho number
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 1.00 for Idaho.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.12 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.92 and $29.35 an hour. BLS counts 2,540 of them working in the state, 29.6 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 $22.57 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $26.46 an hour. About 10,850 work in the state. That is 126.5 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 $29.66 an hour, which is 3% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.28 and $36.25 an hour. BLS counts 4,270 of them working in the state, 49.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($29.35 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.92) would take off about $250. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 857,440 jobs across Idaho (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $22.92 | $27.12 | $29.35 | $27.41 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.02 | $22.57 | $26.46 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.28 | $29.66 | $36.25 | $28.78 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Idaho
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Idaho wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,200 to $5,000
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,550 to $6,400
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,950 to $7,800
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,300 | $3,100 – $4,050 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,200 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,400 | $5,950 – $7,800 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,750 – $7,450 | $6,750 – $9,500 | $8,800 – $11,500 |
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Stamped concrete in Idaho: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Idaho?
$3,200 to $7,800 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Idaho can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Idaho is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Idaho Falls at about $5,350 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Coeur d'Alene at $5,600.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Idaho than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $5,500 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Idaho?
About 49% ($2,700). Materials are 47%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Idaho?
The BLS statewide median is $27.12 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.92 to $29.35.
+Where does Idaho rank for stamped concrete costs?
29th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,500 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Idaho?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,000 and premium work $5,950 to $7,800. 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 Idaho?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Idaho metros we cover, Coeur d'Alene has the most comfortable months (5 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 Idaho?
$200 to $390 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Idaho
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.