Stamped concrete cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,650 – $9,050
- Per sq ft
- $9.05 – $21.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Jersey, stamped concrete costs about $3,650 to $9,050 for 400 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 14% above the US figure of $5,600. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $29.52 an hour in New Jersey (US: $27.41).
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $6,000 (Atlantic City) to $6,500 (Trenton) 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 New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$5,300 to $7,450
About $13 to $18 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,300 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $5,300 | $7,450 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $2,900 | $3,850 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,250 | $4,800 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $220 | $380 | 3% |
| Total | $3,650 | $6,350 | $9,050 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,650 to $5,800
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$5,300 to $7,450
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,900 to $9,050
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,850 | $3,550 – $4,700 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,650 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,450 | $6,900 – $9,050 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $5,450 – $8,650 | $7,850 – $11,000 | $10,200 – $13,400 |
Weather windows across New Jersey
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each New Jersey metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Atlantic City has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 8 months (April through November); Vineland has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 7: April through October |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 8: April through November |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 7: April through October |
Stamped concrete cost by metro in New Jersey
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $3,700 – $9,250 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Vineland, NJ | $3,650 – $9,150 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | −6% |
New Jersey labor market for stamped concrete
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 1.20 for New Jersey.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is 8% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $36.01 an hour. BLS counts 2,390 of them working in the state, 5.6 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 $30.80 an hour, 36% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. About 23,590 work in the state. That is 55.0 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 $43.11 an hour, which is 50% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $30.82 and $60.74 an hour. BLS counts 5,980 of them working in the state, 14.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($36.01 an hour) would add about $380 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.36) would take off about $190. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $26.36 | $29.52 | $36.01 | $27.41 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $30.82 | $43.11 | $60.74 | $28.78 | 1.50 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Other New Jersey jobs that often go with stamped concrete
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+25%) and concrete slab lowest (+13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +14% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,200 – $10,700 | +16% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,550 – $6,500 | +19% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,850 | +13% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | +14% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,150 – $12,700 | +25% |
New Jersey versus the states around it
New Jersey ranks 5 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. New Jersey sits at $6,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −14% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $3,600 – $8,900 | $6,250 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −10% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $3,250 – $7,850 | $5,550 | −13% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −8% |
Optional extras in New Jersey
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to New Jersey by the average of the local wage index (1.20) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.14. 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 | $230 – $450 |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in New Jersey
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.
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Stamped concrete in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in New Jersey?
$3,650 to $9,050 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Atlantic City at about $6,000 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Trenton at $6,500.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 14% more expensive: $6,350 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 51% ($3,250). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.20x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $29.52 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.36 to $36.01.
+Where does New Jersey rank for stamped concrete costs?
5th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,350 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in New Jersey?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,650 to $5,800 and premium work $6,900 to $9,050. 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 New Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Atlantic City has the most comfortable months (8 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 New Jersey?
$230 to $450 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in New Jersey
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.