Stamped concrete cost in Slidell, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,900 – $7,100
- Per sq ft
- $7.20 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #247
- 1 = most expensive
Slidell homeowners pay roughly $2,900 to $7,100 to pour stamped concrete at 400 sq ft, or $7.20 to $17 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Slidell is 11% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Slidell area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Slidell, LA, standard level
$4,150 to $5,850
About $10 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,850 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $240 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,850 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Slidell, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,350 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,300 | $3,400 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $190 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $2,900 | $5,000 | $7,100 | 100% |
Why Slidell 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 Slidell the blended ratio comes out at 0.85. 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 Slidell 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 (92.7) and land at $45 to $320.
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 Slidell. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Slidell
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Slidell 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 $4,600
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,150 to $5,850
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,400 to $7,100
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,700 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $2,900 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,850 | $5,400 – $7,100 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,350 – $6,800 | $6,200 – $8,650 | $8,000 – $10,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Slidell
Because every project leans on different trades, Slidell's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −9% and concrete driveway −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,650 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
How Slidell compares
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $5,400. Gulfport is the cheapest at $4,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | $2,900 – $7,100 | $5,000 | |
| Gulfport, MS55 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −5% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +8% |
| New Orleans, LA80 miles | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | level |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | level |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Slidell comes in at #247 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Slidell is 0% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Slidell's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Slidell against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $3,550 – $8,700 | $6,100 | +22% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −5% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +20% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | +16% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Slidell is 0.85 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 Slidell 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 $18.41 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.79 and $22.69 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 87.5 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 $24.32 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $31.88 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 25.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner 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 7.5% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 98,240 jobs in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington area. That makes it the 205th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% 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% | $16.79 | $18.41 | $22.69 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.64 | $24.32 | $31.88 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Slidell
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Slidell by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.89. 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 – $360 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Slidell bid
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.
When to schedule stamped concrete in Slidell
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Slidell (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Slidell (10 of 12 months). July and August 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 July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Slidell gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, July and August (7.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 61 | 42 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 66 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 72 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 74 | 7.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 44 | 5.0 | Workable |
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Stamped concrete in Slidell: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Slidell?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,900 to $7,100 in the Slidell area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $5,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Slidell?
About $7.20 to $17 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $320 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Slidell or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,750, which is 5% less than Slidell ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Slidell?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,000. Materials are 51% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Slidell?
$2,900 to $7,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Slidell?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $320 for fees in the Slidell area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Slidell expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell is 0% above 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 Slidell?
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 Slidell?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,600 and premium work $5,400 to $7,100. 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 Slidell?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Slidell?
$180 to $360 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Slidell
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.