Stamped concrete cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $7,300
- Per sq ft
- $7.40 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 2
Across South Dakota, stamped concrete costs about $3,000 to $7,300 for 400 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $5,600. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $22.67 an hour in South Dakota (US: $27.41).
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $5,200 (Rapid City) to $5,200 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$4,300 to $6,000
About $10.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,900 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $120 | $230 |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,000 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,400 | $3,550 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $180 | $310 | 3% |
| Total | $3,000 | $5,150 | $7,300 | 100% |
Extras that change the South Dakota total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for South Dakota, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $180 – $370 |
How South Dakota compares with nearby states
South Dakota ranks 42 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. South Dakota sits at $5,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +7% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +20% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +6% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $3,200 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +7% |
Other South Dakota jobs that often go with stamped concrete
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, asphalt driveway is −1% and concrete driveway −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
Basic, standard or premium: South 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
$3,000 to $4,700
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,300 to $6,000
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,600 to $7,300
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,100 | $2,900 – $3,800 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,000 – $4,700 | $4,300 – $6,000 | $5,600 – $7,300 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,500 – $7,000 | $6,350 – $8,900 | $8,250 – $10,800 |
South Dakota labor market for stamped concrete
South 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 0.89 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.67 an hour, 17% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $27.58 an hour. About 2,550 work in the state. That is 55.8 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 $21.98 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $23.14 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the state, 38.9 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 $28.61 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $30.51 an hour. About 2,050 work in the state. That is 44.8 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 ($27.58 an hour) would add about $290 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.37) would take off about $200. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South 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% | $19.37 | $22.67 | $27.58 | $27.41 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.42 | $21.98 | $23.14 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.37 | $28.61 | $30.51 | $28.78 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Why two South 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.
Which South Dakota city is cheapest for stamped concrete?
2 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,150, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $3,050 – $7,350 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | +1% |
Weather windows across South Dakota
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and South 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 South Dakota metro on the list has 5 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 20 inches a year in Rapid City to 28 in Sioux Falls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 9 | 85 | 28 | 5: May through September |
| Rapid City | 16 | 84 | 20 | 5: May through September |
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Stamped concrete in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in South Dakota?
$3,000 to $7,300 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Rapid City at about $5,200 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $5,200.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $5,150 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 46% ($2,400). Materials are 50%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.89x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $22.67 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $27.58.
+Where does South Dakota rank for stamped concrete costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,150 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in South Dakota?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $4,700 and premium work $5,600 to $7,300. 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 South Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Dakota metros we cover, Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota?
$180 to $370 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in South 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.