Stamped concrete cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $7,000
- Per sq ft
- $7.10 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #267
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour stamped concrete in Alexandria, plan on $2,900 to $7,000 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $7.10 to $16.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Alexandria area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$4,100 to $5,750
About $10 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,850 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $120 | $220 |
| Total | $4,100 | $5,750 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,350 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,250 | $3,300 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $170 | $300 | 3% |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,950 | $7,000 | 100% |
Where the Alexandria 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, Alexandria wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Alexandria metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,550, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.7) and land at $45 to $300.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Add-ons priced for Alexandria
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Alexandria by the average of the local wage index (0.83) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.88. 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 | $180 – $350 |
Climate in Alexandria: timing your stamped concrete job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Alexandria (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Alexandria (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; 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.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 39 | 6.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Cold |
How Alexandria compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 400 sq ft range from $4,750 to $5,400 across Alexandria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +4% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | +3% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +9% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | +1% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Alexandria comes in at #267 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Alexandria is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +9% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +4% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | +3% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Alexandria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | +10% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +9% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,650 | −5% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | +15% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Alexandria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Alexandria wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,900 to $4,500
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,100 to $5,750
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,350 to $7,000
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,650 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $2,900 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,000 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,300 – $6,700 | $6,100 – $8,500 | $7,900 – $10,300 |
Planning more than one job in Alexandria?
Because every project leans on different trades, Alexandria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −11% and gravel driveway −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,700 | −15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Alexandria bid
Not included
These prices don't include site prep that depends on the project: demolition, grading, or a thicker base.
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.
Alexandria labor market for stamped concrete
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Alexandria is 0.83 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.64 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.54 and $30.00 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.76 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 101.7 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 $21.43 an hour, which is 26% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $17.11 and $25.07 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 43.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($19.54) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 7.6% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,000 jobs in the Alexandria area. That makes it the 288th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $19.54 | $23.64 | $30.00 | $27.41 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $17.11 | $21.43 | $25.07 | $28.78 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Stamped concrete in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Alexandria?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $7,000 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,100 to $5,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Alexandria?
About $7.10 to $16.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,100, which is 4% more than Alexandria ($4,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $4,950. Materials are 51% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Alexandria?
$2,900 to $7,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Alexandria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $300 for fees in the Alexandria area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($5,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.64 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.54 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Alexandria?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,500 and premium work $5,350 to $7,000. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. May 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 Alexandria?
$180 to $350 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Alexandria
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.