Stamped concrete cost in Portland, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $8,100
- Per sq ft
- $8.10 – $19.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #106
- 1 = most expensive
Portland homeowners pay roughly $3,300 to $8,100 to pour stamped concrete at 400 sq ft, or $8.10 to $19.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Portland is almost level. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.01 an hour in the Portland area, 9% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Portland, ME, standard level
$4,750 to $6,650
About $11.50 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,750 | $6,650 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Portland, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,900 | $4,250 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $360 | 4% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,700 | $8,100 | 100% |
Where the Portland price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Portland is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Portland metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,600, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.9) and land at $50 to $360.
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 Portland is 1.06 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.01 an hour, which is 9% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.70 and $31.25 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 11.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.31 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $27.46 an hour. About 1,470 work in the metro. That is 51.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $30.84 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 30.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($24.70) it shrinks by about $310. The total moves by 1.3% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 288,480 jobs in the Portland-South Portland area. That makes it the 89th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $24.70 | $30.01 | $31.25 | $27.41 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.50 | $23.31 | $27.46 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.00 | $28.62 | $30.84 | $28.78 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Portland
Because every project leans on different trades, Portland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +3% and paver patio −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,550 | +3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
Why two Portland 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).
Is Portland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Portland. Manchester is the lowest at about $5,550 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, MEthis page | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | |
| Manchester, NH85 miles | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −3% |
| Boston, MA85 miles | $3,500 – $8,750 | $6,150 | +8% |
| Worcester, MA120 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,050 | +6% |
| Barnstable, MA135 miles | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +5% |
| Providence, RI140 miles | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +4% |
| Maine (statewide) | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −4% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Portland comes in at #106 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Portland is 5% above the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $3,000 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −11% |
Cities with a workforce like Portland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $3,500 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +5% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −7% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | −1% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +5% |
When to schedule stamped concrete in Portland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Portland Intl Jetport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Portland (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, 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.
Portland gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 69 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, October and December (5.3 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 32 | 16 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 17 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 4.4 | Cold |
| May | 64 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 55 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 61 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 32 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 38 | 22 | 4.5 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Portland
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Portland by the average of the local wage index (1.06) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.02. 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 – $410 |
Portland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Portland 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
$3,300 to $5,200
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,750 to $6,650
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,200 to $8,100
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,450 | $3,200 – $4,250 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,300 – $5,200 | $4,750 – $6,650 | $6,200 – $8,100 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,900 – $7,750 | $7,050 – $9,850 | $9,150 – $12,000 |
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Stamped concrete in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Portland?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $8,100 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $6,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Portland?
About $8.10 to $19.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Portland or Manchester?
Manchester is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 3% less than Portland ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $5,700. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Portland?
$3,300 to $8,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Portland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $360 for fees in the Portland area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Maine?
Portland is 5% above the Maine statewide estimate ($5,450 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Portland?
The BLS median is $30.01 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.70 to $31.25.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Portland?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,200 and premium work $6,200 to $8,100. 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 Portland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. 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 Portland?
$200 to $410 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Portland
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.