Stamped concrete cost in Las Vegas, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,250 – $8,050
- Per sq ft
- $8 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #122
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for stamped concrete in the Las Vegas area: $3,250 to $8,050 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 lands close to the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $29.26 an hour in the Las Vegas area, 7% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Las Vegas, NV, standard level
$4,700 to $6,600
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 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,700 | $6,600 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Las Vegas, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,850 | $4,200 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,250 | $5,650 | $8,050 | 100% |
Where the Las Vegas 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 $29.26 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Las Vegas is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Vegas is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,600 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.2: $50 to $350.
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Las Vegas
Not included
These prices don't include site prep that depends on the project: demolition, grading, or a thicker base.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Las Vegas
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Vegas. 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
$3,250 to $5,150
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,700 to $6,600
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,100 to $8,050
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,450 | $3,200 – $4,200 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,250 – $5,150 | $4,700 – $6,600 | $6,100 – $8,050 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,850 – $7,650 | $6,950 – $9,750 | $9,050 – $11,900 |
What nearby projects cost in Las Vegas
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Vegas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+2%) and paver patio lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
The best months for stamped concrete in Las Vegas
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Las Vegas Air Terminal (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 Las Vegas are February through May and October through November: 6 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Las Vegas gets about 4 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (0.8 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 136 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 | 58 | 39 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 62 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 64 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 99 | 74 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 80 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 102 | 78 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 70 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 46 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 38 | 0.4 | Cold |
Who does the work: Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas the blend is 1.05.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.26 an hour, 7% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.73 and $35.51 an hour. About 2,280 work in the metro. That is 20.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.19 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $30.14 an hour. BLS counts 8,280 of them working in the area, 72.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.73 an hour, 7% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.58 and $38.90 an hour. About 2,460 work in the metro. That is 21.6 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 $370 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has 1,136,960 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 26th 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% | $24.73 | $29.26 | $35.51 | $27.41 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.36 | $23.19 | $30.14 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.58 | $30.73 | $38.90 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
How Las Vegas compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 400 sq ft range from $5,200 to $6,000 across Las Vegas and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NVthis page | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ80 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −8% |
| St. George, UT110 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −8% |
| Riverside, CA130 miles | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +7% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ175 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −7% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −2% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +1% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Vegas ranks #122 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Vegas is 1% below the Nevada figure.
Elsewhere in Nevada
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Vegas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $3,700 – $9,250 | $6,450 | +15% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $3,950 – $9,950 | $6,950 | +23% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −9% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −12% |
Add-ons priced for Las Vegas
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for Las Vegas, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.05) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $200 – $400 |
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Stamped concrete in Las Vegas: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Las Vegas?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,250 to $8,050 in the Las Vegas area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,700 to $6,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Las Vegas?
About $8 to $19 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Las Vegas or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,200, which is 8% less than Las Vegas ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Vegas?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $5,650. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Las Vegas?
$3,250 to $8,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Las Vegas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $350 for fees in the Las Vegas area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Vegas expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Nevada?
Las Vegas is 1% below the Nevada statewide estimate ($5,700 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $29.26 an hour in the Las Vegas area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.73 to $35.51.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Las Vegas?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $5,150 and premium work $6,100 to $8,050. 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 Las Vegas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through May and October through November. April and May 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 Las Vegas?
$200 to $400 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Las Vegas
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.