Stamped concrete cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $7,850
- Per sq ft
- $7.90 – $19
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to pour stamped concrete in North Dakota? Plan on $3,200 to $7,850 for 400 sq ft. Wages (1.02x the US blend), materials (price index 95.7) and permit costs (89.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $5,500 (Fargo) to $5,550 (Bismarck) at the midpoint.
Estimate your stamped concrete cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$4,600 to $6,450
About $11 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $120 | $230 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,450 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,750 | $4,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $180 | $310 | 3% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,500 | $7,850 | 100% |
North Dakota metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,550 | level |
| Fargo, ND | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | level |
Weather windows across North Dakota
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and North Dakota 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.
Every North Dakota metro on the list has 5 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 19 inches a year in Bismarck to 24 in Fargo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 0 | 82 | 24 | 5: May through September |
| Bismarck | 2 | 85 | 19 | 5: May through September |
Wages behind the North Dakota number
North Dakota'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 1.02 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.74 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $29.53 an hour. About 1,190 work in the state. That is 27.7 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 $23.59 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.96 and $29.17 an hour. BLS counts 5,050 of them working in the state, 117.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.88 an hour, 4% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.97 and $36.75 an hour. About 4,890 work in the state. That is 113.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($29.53 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.14) 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 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $24.14 | $27.74 | $29.53 | $27.41 | 1.01 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.96 | $23.59 | $29.17 | $22.66 | 1.04 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.97 | $29.88 | $36.75 | $28.78 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Other North Dakota jobs that often go with stamped concrete
Each project weights the trades differently, so North Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, paver patio is +5% and concrete slab −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,200 | level |
Why two North Dakota 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.
Optional extras in North Dakota
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for North Dakota, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) 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 |
Basic, standard or premium: North Dakota 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
$3,200 to $5,050
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,600 to $6,450
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,000 to $7,850
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,350 | $3,100 – $4,100 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,200 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,850 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,800 – $7,500 | $6,850 – $9,550 | $8,900 – $11,600 |
North Dakota versus the states around it
North Dakota ranks 26 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. North Dakota sits at $5,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −7% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +12% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −6% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −1% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $3,200 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −1% |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $4,600 to $6,450 for North Dakota is attached.
Detailed stamped concrete report for North Dakota, $9
The report lays out the stamped concrete numbers for North Dakota line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Stamped concrete in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in North Dakota?
$3,200 to $7,850 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Fargo at about $5,500 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Bismarck at $5,550.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $5,500 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 50% ($2,750). Materials are 47%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.02x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $27.74 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.14 to $29.53.
+Where does North Dakota rank for stamped concrete costs?
26th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,500 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in North Dakota?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,050 and premium work $6,000 to $7,850. 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 North Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Dakota metros we cover, Fargo has the most comfortable months (5 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 North Dakota?
$200 to $400 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in North Dakota
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.