Stamped concrete cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $7,900
- Per sq ft
- $7.90 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #135
- 1 = most expensive
Manchester homeowners pay roughly $3,200 to $7,900 to pour stamped concrete at 400 sq ft, or $7.90 to $19 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Manchester is almost level. Building materials run about 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Manchester, NH, standard level
$4,600 to $6,500
About $11 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $270 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,500 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,650 | $3,500 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,700 | $4,000 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $210 | $370 | 4% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,550 | $7,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Manchester number
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, Manchester wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Manchester metro is 97.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,650, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.7) and land at $55 to $370.
Planning more than one job in Manchester?
Because every project leans on different trades, Manchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +3% and concrete slab −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
When to schedule stamped concrete in Manchester
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Manchester Ap (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 Manchester (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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Cold |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
How Manchester compares
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $6,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,050 | +9% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $3,500 – $8,750 | $6,150 | +10% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +7% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +8% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +3% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | level |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Manchester comes in at #135 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Manchester is 0% above the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Manchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,100 | +9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −11% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +8% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $3,800 – $9,500 | $6,650 | +20% |
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 Manchester is 1.00 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.98 and $29.00 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 4.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.84 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $26.49 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 53.6 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 $29.02 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $33.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 10.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($22.98) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 1.7% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 199,560 jobs in the Manchester-Nashua area. That makes it the 115th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $22.98 | $27.38 | $29.00 | $27.41 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.00 | $29.02 | $33.38 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Manchester
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Manchester by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (0.98), a factor of 0.99. 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 – $400 |
Why two Manchester 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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Manchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Manchester 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
$3,200 to $5,100
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,600 to $6,500
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,000 to $7,900
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,400 | $3,150 – $4,150 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,200 – $5,100 | $4,600 – $6,500 | $6,000 – $7,900 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,800 – $7,550 | $6,850 – $9,600 | $8,900 – $11,700 |
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Stamped concrete in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Manchester?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $7,900 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 to $6,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Manchester?
About $7.90 to $19 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $6,050, which is 9% more than Manchester ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $5,550. Materials are 47% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Manchester?
$3,200 to $7,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $370 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 0% above the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($5,550 at the midpoint).
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $27.38 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.98 to $29.00.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Manchester?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,100 and premium work $6,000 to $7,900. 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 Manchester?
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 Manchester?
$200 to $400 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Manchester
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.