Stamped concrete cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,800
- Per sq ft
- $7.80 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #150
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in Boise, ID usually costs $3,150 to $7,800 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $7.80 to $18.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Boise, ID, 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 | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,400 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Boise, ID
| 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 | $200 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,500 | $7,800 | 100% |
Where the Boise price comes from
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, Boise wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boise 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 98.4: $50 to $340.
What local crews earn in Boise
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 Boise the blend is 0.99.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $26.95 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $29.50 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 28.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $25.18 an hour. BLS counts 4,700 of them working in the area, 120.0 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 $29.29 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.58 and $31.56 an hour. About 1,730 work in the metro. That is 44.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boise City has 391,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 67th 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% | $23.13 | $26.95 | $29.50 | $27.41 | 0.98 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.58 | $29.29 | $31.56 | $28.78 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Boise weather and the stamped concrete calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Boise Air Terminal (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 Boise are May through June and September through October: 4 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Boise gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, May and December (1.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 39 | 26 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 1.2 | Cold |
| May | 72 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 54 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 61 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 80 | 53 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
Boise against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Boise. Logan is the lowest at about $5,250 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 235 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,650 | +3% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $3,550 – $8,700 | $6,150 | +12% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $3,200 – $7,800 | $5,500 | level |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boise ranks #150 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boise is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | +7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Boise
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boise. 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
$3,150 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 – $3,350 | $3,100 – $4,050 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,150 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,400 | $5,950 – $7,800 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,750 – $7,450 | $6,750 – $9,450 | $8,800 – $11,500 |
Add-ons priced for Boise
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Boise, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.99) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $200 – $390 |
What nearby projects cost in Boise
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boise wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+4%) and concrete slab lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| 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% |
Why two Boise quotes can differ
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).
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Stamped concrete in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Boise?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $7,800 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $6,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Boise?
About $7.80 to $18.50 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 Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,350, which is 2% less than Boise ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $5,500. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Boise?
$3,150 to $7,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Boise?
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 Boise area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 0% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($5,500 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $26.95 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.13 to $29.50.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Boise?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 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.
+When is the best time to pour stamped concrete in Boise?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through June and September through October. June and September 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 Boise?
$200 to $390 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Boise
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.