Stamped concrete cost in Missouri
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $8,200
- Per sq ft
- $8.20 – $19.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 6
Missouri prices for stamped concrete: $3,350 to $8,200 for 400 sq ft, or $8.20 to $19.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 3% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $29.51 an hour.
Inside Missouri, the metros we cover range from $5,400 (Joplin) to $6,200 (St. Louis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Missouri (statewide), standard level
$4,800 to $6,750
About $11.50 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,550 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $240 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Missouri
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $3,000 | $4,450 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $180 | $320 | 3% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,750 | $8,200 | 100% |
What cement masons and concrete finishers and the other trades earn in Missouri
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.11 for Missouri.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.51 an hour, which is 8% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $35.27 an hour. BLS counts 6,220 of them working in the state, 21.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $27.28 an hour, 20% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.93 and $37.30 an hour. About 17,050 work in the state. That is 58.1 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 $29.10 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $40.58 an hour. BLS counts 10,470 of them working in the state, 35.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($35.27 an hour) would add about $340 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.25) would take off about $370. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,936,050 jobs across Missouri (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $23.25 | $29.51 | $35.27 | $27.41 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.93 | $27.28 | $37.30 | $22.66 | 1.20 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.21 | $29.10 | $40.58 | $28.78 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Missouri
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).
Not included
These prices don't include site prep that depends on the project: demolition, grading, or a thicker base.
Which Missouri city is cheapest for stamped concrete?
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,750, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (400 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +8% |
| Jefferson City, MO | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −1% |
| Kansas City, MO | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,650 | −2% |
| Springfield, MO | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −6% |
| Joplin, MO | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −6% |
Missouri against its neighbors
Missouri ranks 15 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for stamped concrete, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $7,800 and the cheapest Arkansas at $4,850, both for 400 sq ft at the midpoint. Missouri sits at $5,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 220 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −5% |
| Arkansas | 230 miles away | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,850 | −16% |
| Kansas | 250 miles away | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −10% |
| Nebraska | 270 miles away | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −10% |
| Illinois | 310 miles away | $3,850 – $9,600 | $6,700 | +16% |
Optional extras in Missouri
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Missouri by the average of the local wage index (1.11) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.04. 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 | $210 – $410 |
Related projects, priced for Missouri
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Missouri wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+7%) and concrete slab lowest (+2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,850 | +7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,850 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
Quality levels and sizes in Missouri
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Missouri wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,350 to $5,300
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,800 to $6,750
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,250 to $8,200
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,500 | $3,250 – $4,250 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,350 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,750 | $6,250 – $8,200 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,850 | $7,150 – $10,000 | $9,300 – $12,200 |
Weather windows across Missouri
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Missouri metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Springfield has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Missouri at 7 months (April through October); Joplin has the shortest at 5 (April through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 38 inches a year in Kansas City to 47 inches in Springfield.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 25 | 90 | 44 | 6: April through June and August through October |
| Kansas City | 22 | 90 | 38 | 6: April through June and August through October |
| Springfield | 23 | 88 | 47 | 7: April through October |
| Columbia | 23 | 89 | 45 | 7: April through October |
| Joplin | 25 | 90 | 46 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Jefferson City | 23 | 89 | 40 | 7: April through October |
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Stamped concrete in Missouri: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Missouri?
$3,350 to $8,200 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Missouri can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Missouri is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Joplin at about $5,400 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is St. Louis at $6,200.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Missouri than the US average?
It is 3% more expensive: $5,750 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Missouri?
About 52% ($3,000). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.11x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Missouri?
The BLS statewide median is $29.51 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.25 to $35.27.
+Where does Missouri rank for stamped concrete costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,750 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Missouri?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,300 and premium work $6,250 to $8,200. Basic means: basic pattern, one integral color. Premium means: multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish.
+Does the season matter for stamped concrete in Missouri?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Missouri metros we cover, Springfield has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a vapor barrier" add in Missouri?
$210 to $410 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Missouri
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.