Stamped concrete cost in Santa Fe, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,050 – $7,400
- Per sq ft
- $7.45 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #188
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour stamped concrete in Santa Fe, plan on $3,050 to $7,400 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $7.45 to $17.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $24.73 an hour in the Santa Fe area, 10% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Santa Fe, NM, standard level
$4,350 to $6,100
About $10.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,100 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Santa Fe, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,400 | $3,600 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,200 | $7,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Santa Fe 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, Santa Fe wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Santa Fe metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,600, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.8) and land at $50 to $350.
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Santa Fe
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.
Climate in Santa Fe: timing your stamped concrete job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Santa Fe 2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Santa Fe (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, October, 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.
Santa Fe gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 0.9 and 0.9 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 21 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 57 | 26 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 64 | 32 | 0.6 | Cold |
| May | 74 | 41 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 50 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 55 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 54 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 47 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 35 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Nov | 53 | 24 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.8 | Cold |
Santa Fe: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Santa Fe 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
$3,050 to $4,800
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,350 to $6,100
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 | $2,950 – $3,850 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,050 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,400 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,550 – $7,100 | $6,450 – $9,000 | $8,350 – $10,900 |
Related projects, priced for Santa Fe
Because every project leans on different trades, Santa Fe's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs −6% and paver patio −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
Santa Fe labor market for stamped concrete
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 Santa Fe is 0.90 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.73 an hour, which is 10% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.35 and $26.07 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 13.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.18 an hour, 11% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.99 and $22.67 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 85.8 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 $25.00 an hour, which is 13% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $28.24 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 22.7 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 ($26.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $80. At the 25th percentile ($21.35) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 1.5% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,770 jobs in the Santa Fe area. That makes it the 282nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $21.35 | $24.73 | $26.07 | $27.41 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.99 | $20.18 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.20 | $25.00 | $28.24 | $28.78 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Santa Fe
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Santa Fe by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.96), 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 |
How Santa Fe compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Santa Fe. Amarillo is the lowest at about $4,900 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 230 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NMthis page | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | |
| Albuquerque, NM40 miles | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Pueblo, CO200 miles | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +4% |
| Las Cruces, NM225 miles | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −5% |
| Amarillo, TX230 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | −6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO240 miles | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +7% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,050 | −3% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Santa Fe comes in at #188 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Santa Fe is 3% above the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Santa Fe's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Fe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +4% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −5% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −7% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $2,800 – $6,750 | $4,800 | −8% |
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Stamped concrete in Santa Fe: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Santa Fe?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,050 to $7,400 in the Santa Fe area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,350 to $6,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Santa Fe?
About $7.45 to $17.50 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 Santa Fe or Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,150, which is 1% less than Santa Fe ($5,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Fe?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $5,200. Materials are 50% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Santa Fe?
$3,050 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Fe expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe is 3% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($5,050 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Santa Fe?
The BLS median is $24.73 an hour in the Santa Fe area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.35 to $26.07.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Santa Fe?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,800 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.
+When is the best time to pour stamped concrete in Santa Fe?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. May and June 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 Santa Fe?
$190 to $370 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Santa Fe
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.