Stamped concrete cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,050 – $7,400
- Per sq ft
- $7.45 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Nebraska? Plan on $3,050 to $7,400 for 400 sq ft. Wages (0.92x the US blend), materials (price index 94.1) and permit costs (90.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 7%.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $5,200 (Lincoln) to $5,250 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$4,350 to $6,050
About $10.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,900 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $230 |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,050 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,400 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,500 | $3,700 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $180 | $320 | 3% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,200 | $7,400 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Nebraska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nebraska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−3%) and concrete driveway lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Nebraska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nebraska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,050 to $4,750
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,350 to $6,050
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,650 to $7,400
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $3,850 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,050 – $4,750 | $4,350 – $6,050 | $5,650 – $7,400 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,500 – $7,050 | $6,450 – $9,000 | $8,350 – $10,900 |
Nebraska seasons and stamped concrete
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Nebraska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Omaha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Nebraska at 7 months (April through October); Lincoln has the shortest at 6 (May through October). Rainfall runs from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 inches in Omaha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 6: May through October |
Nebraska metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | +1% |
| Lincoln, NE | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | level |
Optional extras in Nebraska
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Nebraska by the average of the local wage index (0.92) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.93. 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 | $190 – $370 |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Nebraska
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.
Nebraska versus the states around it
Nebraska ranks 39 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. Nebraska sits at $5,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +5% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | level |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +11% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +19% |
What cement masons and concrete finishers and the other trades earn in Nebraska
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 0.92 for Nebraska.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.80 an hour, which is 13% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $28.76 an hour. BLS counts 3,200 of them working in the state, 31.2 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 $22.72 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $26.71 an hour. About 8,530 work in the state. That is 83.3 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 $28.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $30.52 an hour. BLS counts 3,180 of them working in the state, 31.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($28.76 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.58) would take off about $70. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $22.58 | $23.80 | $28.76 | $27.41 | 0.87 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.38 | $22.72 | $26.71 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.05 | $28.06 | $30.52 | $28.78 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
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Stamped concrete in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Nebraska?
$3,050 to $7,400 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Lincoln at about $5,200 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Omaha at $5,250.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $5,200 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 48% ($2,500). Materials are 49%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $23.80 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $28.76.
+Where does Nebraska rank for stamped concrete costs?
39th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,200 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Nebraska?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,750 and premium work $5,650 to $7,400. 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 Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha 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 Nebraska?
$190 to $370 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Nebraska
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.