Stamped concrete cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,600 – $8,900
- Per sq ft
- $8.90 – $21.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 9
New York prices for stamped concrete: $3,600 to $8,900 for 400 sq ft, or $8.90 to $21.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 12% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $30.79 an hour.
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $5,700 (Kingston) to $6,550 (New York) 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 York (statewide), standard level
$5,200 to $7,300
About $12.50 to $17.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,300 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,750 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $5,200 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $2,900 | $3,850 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $3,150 | $4,650 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $220 | $380 | 3% |
| Total | $3,600 | $6,250 | $8,900 | 100% |
Wages behind the New York number
New York's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.17 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.79 an hour, 12% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.18 and $40.59 an hour. About 9,060 work in the state. That is 9.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $26.89 an hour, which is 19% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $38.18 an hour. BLS counts 52,090 of them working in the state, 53.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.94 an hour, 35% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.11 and $54.29 an hour. About 14,490 work in the state. That is 15.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($40.59 an hour) would add about $580 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.18) would take off about $210. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $27.18 | $30.79 | $40.59 | $27.41 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.13 | $26.89 | $38.18 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.11 | $38.94 | $54.29 | $28.78 | 1.35 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Why two New York 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).
Not included
These prices don't include site prep that depends on the project: demolition, grading, or a thicker base.
Basic, standard or premium: New York prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) to 2-car driveway (600 sq ft).
Basic
$3,600 to $5,750
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$5,200 to $7,300
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,800 to $8,900
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,650 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,600 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,300 | $6,800 – $8,900 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $5,400 – $8,500 | $7,750 – $10,800 | $10,100 – $13,200 |
Add-ons priced for New York
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.12 for New York, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.17) and goods price index (1.07). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $220 – $450 |
New York against its neighbors
New York ranks 7 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 York sits at $6,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −6% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $3,650 – $9,050 | $6,350 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −13% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $3,400 – $8,400 | $5,900 | −6% |
New York metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,800 – $9,300 | $6,550 | +5% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $3,600 – $8,800 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | $3,450 – $8,500 | $5,950 | −5% |
| Buffalo, NY | $3,400 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −6% |
| Rochester, NY | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −7% |
| Binghamton, NY | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −7% |
| Syracuse, NY | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | −8% |
| Utica, NY | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −9% |
| Kingston, NY | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | −9% |
Other New York jobs that often go with stamped concrete
Each project weights the trades differently, so New York's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is +17% and concrete slab +11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,500 | +14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +17% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,800 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,450 | +14% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,950 – $11,900 | +17% |
New York seasons and stamped concrete
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and New York is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
New York has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New York at 8 months (April through November); Kingston has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Rochester to 51 inches in Kingston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | 85 | 50 | 8: April through November |
| Buffalo | 19 | 80 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Rochester | 19 | 83 | 35 | 6: May through October |
| Albany | 16 | 84 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Syracuse | 17 | 82 | 40 | 6: May through October |
| Poughkeepsie | 19 | 83 | 47 | 6: May through October |
| Utica | 14 | 81 | 44 | 6: May through October |
| Binghamton | 16 | 78 | 42 | 6: May through October |
| Kingston | 11 | 86 | 51 | 5: May through September |
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Stamped concrete in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in New York?
$3,600 to $8,900 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Kingston at about $5,700 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is New York at $6,550.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 12% more expensive: $6,250 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 50% ($3,150). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.17x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $30.79 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.18 to $40.59.
+Where does New York rank for stamped concrete costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,250 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in New York?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,600 to $5,750 and premium work $6,800 to $8,900. 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 York?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New York metros we cover, New York 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 York?
$220 to $450 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in New York
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.