Stamped concrete cost in Allentown, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $8,300
- Per sq ft
- $8.30 – $20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in Allentown, PA usually costs $3,350 to $8,300 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $8.30 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $240 more. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.28 an hour in the Allentown area, 10% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Allentown, PA, standard level
$4,850 to $6,800
About $12 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,100 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,850 | $6,800 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Allentown, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,800 | $2,700 | $3,600 | 47% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 3% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,850 | $8,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Allentown number
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.28 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Allentown is 1.08 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Allentown is at 100.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,700 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.0: $50 to $350.
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Allentown
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.
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.
Add-ons priced for Allentown
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Allentown, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.08) and goods price index (1.01). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $210 – $420 |
Allentown weather and the stamped concrete calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Allentown Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Allentown are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Allentown gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.6 and 4.1 inches. The station averages about 18 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 22 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 31 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 63 | 40 | 3.7 | Cold |
| May | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 60 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 63 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 27 | 3.9 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Allentown
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Allentown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+5%) and paver patio lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,550 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,350 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,500 | +3% |
What local crews earn in Allentown
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Allentown the blend is 1.08.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.28 an hour, 10% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $25.23 and $33.46 an hour. About 220 work in the metro. That is 5.8 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 $23.70 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,670 of them working in the area, 44.3 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 $30.31 an hour, 5% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.46 and $36.55 an hour. About 920 work in the metro. That is 24.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton has 377,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 69th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $25.23 | $30.28 | $33.46 | $27.41 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.27 | $23.70 | $30.00 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.46 | $30.31 | $36.55 | $28.78 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Allentown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Allentown. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) to 2-car driveway (600 sq ft).
Basic
$3,350 to $5,350
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,850 to $6,800
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,350 to $8,300
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,300 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,350 – $5,350 | $4,850 – $6,800 | $6,350 – $8,300 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,950 | $7,200 – $10,100 | $9,400 – $12,300 |
How Allentown compares
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Trenton is the priciest of the group at $6,500. Scranton is the cheapest at $5,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PAthis page | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | |
| Reading, PA40 miles | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −2% |
| Scranton, PA45 miles | $3,300 – $8,000 | $5,650 | −3% |
| Trenton, NJ50 miles | $3,700 – $9,250 | $6,500 | +11% |
| Philadelphia, PA60 miles | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA70 miles | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −1% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Allentown ranks #78 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Allentown is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $3,400 – $8,350 | $5,850 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $3,300 – $8,000 | $5,650 | −3% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −2% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Allentown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −6% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −6% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | −14% |
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Stamped concrete in Allentown: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Allentown?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,350 to $8,300 in the Allentown area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,850 to $6,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Allentown?
About $8.30 to $20 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 Allentown or Reading?
Reading is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 2% less than Allentown ($5,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Allentown?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $5,850. Materials are 47% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Allentown?
$3,350 to $8,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Allentown?
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 Allentown area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Allentown expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Allentown is 1% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($5,750 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Allentown?
The BLS median is $30.28 an hour in the Allentown area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.23 to $33.46.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Allentown?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,350 and premium work $6,350 to $8,300. 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 Allentown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. May and October 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 Allentown?
$210 to $420 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Allentown
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.