Stamped concrete cost in Muskegon, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,700
- Per sq ft
- $7.70 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for stamped concrete in the Muskegon area: $3,150 to $7,700 for 400 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Muskegon, MI, standard level
$4,500 to $6,300
About $11 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,850 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $240 |
| Total | $4,500 | $6,300 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Muskegon, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,350 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,700 | $4,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $190 | $320 | 3% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,400 | $7,700 | 100% |
Where the Muskegon 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, Muskegon wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Muskegon is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,550 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.5: $45 to $320.
Add-ons priced for Muskegon
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.97 for Muskegon, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.00) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $190 – $390 |
Muskegon against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Milwaukee is the priciest of the group at $6,200. Kalamazoo is the cheapest at $5,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MIthis page | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | |
| Grand Rapids, MI45 miles | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI70 miles | $3,400 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +9% |
| Milwaukee, WI80 miles | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +15% |
| Racine, WI80 miles | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +9% |
| Kalamazoo, MI95 miles | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | level |
| Michigan (statewide) | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +4% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Muskegon ranks #163 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Muskegon is 4% below the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +10% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +5% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +6% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Muskegon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +2% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $3,650 – $9,150 | $6,400 | +19% |
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | −10% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −10% |
The best months for stamped concrete in Muskegon
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Muskegon Co Ap (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 Muskegon are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Muskegon gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 87 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (3.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 33 | 21 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 21 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 27 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.5 | Cold |
| May | 68 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 61 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 54 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 43 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 34 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 37 | 26 | 2.4 | Cold |
Why two Muskegon quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Muskegon?
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Muskegon wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−3%) and concrete slab lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,900 | −4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Muskegon
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Muskegon. 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 $4,950
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,500 to $6,300
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,850 to $7,700
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,300 | $3,050 – $4,000 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,150 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,300 | $5,850 – $7,700 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,650 – $7,350 | $6,650 – $9,350 | $8,700 – $11,400 |
Who does the work: Muskegon trade wages
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 Muskegon the blend is 1.00.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $28.15 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 9.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.60 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.99 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 43.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.68 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $26.67 and $36.09 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 16.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 1.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Muskegon-Norton Shores has 62,340 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 278th 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% | $22.32 | $27.25 | $28.15 | $27.41 | 0.99 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.99 | $22.60 | $28.27 | $22.66 | 1.00 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $26.67 | $28.68 | $36.09 | $28.78 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
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Stamped concrete in Muskegon: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Muskegon?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $7,700 in the Muskegon area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $6,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Muskegon?
About $7.70 to $18.50 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 Muskegon or Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,500, which is 2% more than Muskegon ($5,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Muskegon?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $5,400. Materials are 47% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Muskegon?
$3,150 to $7,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Muskegon?
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 Muskegon area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Muskegon expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Michigan?
Muskegon is 4% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($5,600 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Muskegon?
The BLS median is $27.25 an hour in the Muskegon area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.32 to $28.15.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Muskegon?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $4,950 and premium work $5,850 to $7,700. 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 Muskegon?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. June and July 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 Muskegon?
$190 to $390 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Muskegon
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.