Stamped concrete cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,400 – $8,400
- Per sq ft
- $8.35 – $20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Rhode Island, stamped concrete costs about $3,400 to $8,400 for 400 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% above the US figure of $5,600. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $30.26 an hour in Rhode Island (US: $27.41).
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$4,900 to $6,900
About $12 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,650 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $4,900 | $6,900 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,500 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $3,050 | $4,550 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $360 | 3% |
| Total | $3,400 | $5,900 | $8,400 | 100% |
Extras that change the Rhode Island total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Rhode Island, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.13) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $210 – $420 |
Other Rhode Island jobs that often go with stamped concrete
Each project weights the trades differently, so Rhode Island's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, paver patio is +12% and concrete slab +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,150 | +12% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,400 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +6% |
Wages behind the Rhode Island number
Rhode Island'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 1.13 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $30.26 an hour, 10% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $28.69 and $35.39 an hour. About 250 work in the state. That is 5.0 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 $27.52 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the state, 42.1 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 $30.58 an hour, 6% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.65 and $40.30 an hour. About 970 work in the state. That is 19.3 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 ($35.39 an hour) would add about $300 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.69) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (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% | $28.69 | $30.26 | $35.39 | $27.41 | 1.10 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.65 | $30.58 | $40.30 | $28.78 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Rhode Island versus the states around it
Rhode Island ranks 12 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. Rhode Island sits at $5,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $3,500 – $8,750 | $6,150 | +4% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | level |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −6% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $3,600 – $8,900 | $6,250 | +6% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −7% |
Basic, standard or premium: Rhode Island 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
$3,400 to $5,400
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,900 to $6,900
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,400 to $8,400
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,600 | $3,300 – $4,350 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,400 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $6,900 | $6,400 – $8,400 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $5,050 – $8,000 | $7,250 – $10,200 | $9,450 – $12,400 |
Rhode Island seasons and stamped concrete
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Rhode Island 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.
Providence has 6 comfortable months (May through October), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 6: May through October |
Why two Rhode Island 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.
Rhode Island metro-by-metro prices
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +1% |
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Stamped concrete in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Rhode Island?
$3,400 to $8,400 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Providence at about $5,950 (midpoint, 400 sq ft).
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $5,900 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 52% ($3,050). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.13x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $30.26 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.69 to $35.39.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for stamped concrete costs?
12th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,900 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Rhode Island?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,400 to $5,400 and premium work $6,400 to $8,400. 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 Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (6 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 Rhode Island?
$210 to $420 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Rhode Island
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.