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Stamped concrete cost in Idaho Falls, ID

Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.

Typical range (400 sq ft)
$3,100 – $7,600
Per sq ft
$7.65 – $18
before permit
Versus US midpoint
−4%
US $5,600
Rank of 300 metros
#169
1 = most expensive

Stamped concrete in Idaho Falls, ID usually costs $3,100 to $7,600 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $7.65 to $18 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $240 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $25.28 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 8% below the US median of $27.41.

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Two-tone color release and a border

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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level

$4,450 to $6,250

About $11 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.

Cost breakdown
PartLowHigh
Materials$2,250$2,950
Labor$2,100$3,050
Permits and fees$130$250
Total$4,450$6,250
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Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID

Part of the jobLowMidpointHighShare
Materials$1,750$2,600$3,45048%
Labor$1,350$2,550$3,80048%
Permits and fees$45$190$3304%
Total$3,100$5,350$7,600100%

Why Idaho Falls prices look the way they do

Labor is 48% 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 Idaho Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.

Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Idaho Falls 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 94.4: $45 to $330.

What local crews earn in Idaho Falls

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 Idaho Falls the blend is 0.95.

Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $25.28 an hour, 8% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.44 and $28.69 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 30.5 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 $22.05 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 118.5 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 $30.73 an hour, 7% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $44.52 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 57.4 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 $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.

Idaho Falls has 81,840 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 233rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.

Median hourly wages behind the labor line (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
TradeWeight25th pctMedian75th pctUS medianRatioLevel used
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051)60%$22.44$25.28$28.69$27.410.92metro
Construction laborers (47-2061)30%$18.83$22.05$26.56$22.660.97metro
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073)10%$24.14$30.73$44.52$28.781.07metro
Blended100%0.95

Cost by quality level and size in Idaho Falls

The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Idaho Falls. 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

$3,100 to $4,900

Basic pattern, one integral color

Standard

$4,450 to $6,250

Two-tone color release and a border

Premium

$5,800 to $7,600

Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish

Cost by size and quality level
SizeBasicStandardPremium
10x20 patio (200 sq ft)$1,600 – $2,550$2,300 – $3,250$3,000 – $3,950
20x20 patio (400 sq ft)$3,100 – $4,900$4,450 – $6,250$5,800 – $7,600
2-car driveway (600 sq ft)$4,650 – $7,300$6,600 – $9,250$8,600 – $11,200

Why two Idaho Falls 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).

Extras that change the Idaho Falls total

Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Idaho Falls, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.95) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.

Add-on prices
Add-onLocal range
Add a vapor barrier$190 – $380

Is Idaho Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison

Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $5,900. Logan is the cheapest at $5,250.

Comparison with nearby areas
AreaRangeMidpointvs. here
Idaho Falls, IDthis page$3,100 – $7,600$5,350
Logan, UT125 miles$3,050 – $7,450$5,250−2%
Bozeman, MT145 miles$3,400 – $8,400$5,900+10%
Ogden, UT175 miles$3,100 – $7,600$5,350level
Boise, ID190 miles$3,150 – $7,800$5,500+2%
Salt Lake City, UT210 miles$3,250 – $8,000$5,650+5%
Idaho (statewide)$3,200 – $7,800$5,500+2%
United States$3,250 – $7,950$5,600+5%

Out of the 300 metros we cover, Idaho Falls ranks #169 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 2% below the Idaho figure.

Elsewhere in Idaho

Idaho metros compared with Idaho Falls
MetroSizeRangeMidpointvs. here
Boise, ID391,790 jobs$3,150 – $7,800$5,500+2%
Coeur d'Alene, ID72,280 jobs$3,250 – $7,950$5,600+4%

Metros of a similar size

Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.

Metros closest to this one by total employment
MetroSizeRangeMidpointvs. here
Hilton Head, SC81,920 jobs$3,050 – $7,400$5,200−3%
Johnson City, TN81,690 jobs$2,950 – $7,150$5,050−6%
Bowling Green, KY82,160 jobs$3,000 – $7,350$5,150−3%
Odessa, TX80,910 jobs$2,900 – $7,050$5,000−7%

Idaho Falls 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, Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (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 Idaho Falls are June through September: 4 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.

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.

Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 26 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.

Monthly normals, Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (NOAA, 1991-2020)
MonthAvg high °FAvg low °FPrecip (in)For this job
Jan29120.7Cold
Feb34160.6Cold
Mar47250.8Cold
Apr58311.0Cold
May67381.6Cold
Jun76451.1Workable
Jul87490.5Workable
Aug86480.6Workable
Sep75411.0Workable
Oct59310.9Cold
Nov43220.7Cold
Dec30130.8Cold

Related projects, priced for Idaho Falls

Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Idaho Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+4%) and concrete driveway lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.

Related projects with local prices
ProjectSizeRangevs. US
Concrete patio300 sq ft$1,200 – $3,800−5%
Concrete driveway600 sq ft$3,450 – $8,750−5%
Paver patio300 sq ft$3,000 – $5,400−1%
Concrete slab400 sq ft$2,350 – $4,950−5%
Asphalt driveway600 sq ft$3,150 – $7,750+4%
Gravel driveway1,000 sq ft$2,500 – $10,100−1%

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Stamped concrete in Idaho Falls: your questions

+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Idaho Falls?

For 400 sq ft, expect $3,100 to $7,600 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,450 to $6,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.

+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Idaho Falls?

About $7.65 to $18 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $330 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.

+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?

Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,250, which is 2% less than Idaho Falls ($5,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.

+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?

About 48% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $5,350. Materials are 48% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.

+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?

$3,100 to $7,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.

+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Idaho Falls?

Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $330 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).

+Is Idaho Falls expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Idaho?

Idaho Falls is 2% 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 Idaho Falls?

The BLS median is $25.28 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.44 to $28.69.

+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Idaho Falls?

For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,900 and premium work $5,800 to $7,600. 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 Idaho Falls?

Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are June through September. July and August 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 Idaho Falls?

$190 to $380 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.

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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.

Note on derived figures: Materials = SimplyWise's 200 sq ft stamped-patio line ($900-$1,800), divided by 200 sq ft.