Stamped concrete cost in Nashville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,050 – $7,400
- Per sq ft
- $7.50 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #182
- 1 = most expensive
Nashville homeowners pay roughly $3,050 to $7,400 to pour stamped concrete at 400 sq ft, or $7.50 to $17.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Nashville is 7% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.47 an hour in the Nashville area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Nashville, TN, standard level
$4,350 to $6,100
About $10.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $250 |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,100 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Nashville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,450 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,450 | $3,600 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $190 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,250 | $7,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Nashville number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%. Weighted together, Nashville wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Nashville metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,600, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.3) and land at $50 to $340.
Why two Nashville 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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Nashville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Nashville wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,050 to $4,800
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,350 to $6,100
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,650 to $7,400
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,150 | $2,950 – $3,850 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,050 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,400 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,550 – $7,100 | $6,450 – $9,000 | $8,400 – $10,900 |
How Nashville compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Nashville. Decatur is the lowest at about $4,950 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | |
| Clarksville, TN65 miles | $3,000 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −3% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $2,950 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −4% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,050 | −4% |
| Decatur, AL115 miles | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −5% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | −1% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Nashville comes in at #182 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Nashville is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,000 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,050 | −4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,000 | −4% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,000 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,950 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Nashville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Nashville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +10% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +8% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $3,600 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +19% |
Related projects, priced for Nashville
Because every project leans on different trades, Nashville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −1% and concrete driveway −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
Add-ons priced for Nashville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Nashville by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $190 – $370 |
When to schedule stamped concrete in Nashville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Nashville Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and September through October are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Nashville (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Nashville gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 54 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 4.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 69 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 52 | 33 | 4.4 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Nashville is 0.90 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.47 an hour, which is 14% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $26.85 an hour. BLS counts 1,490 of them working in the area, 13.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.21 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $24.27 an hour. About 9,170 work in the metro. That is 83.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.94 an hour, which is 6% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.79 and $29.11 an hour. BLS counts 3,820 of them working in the area, 34.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.85 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($22.49) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 3.8% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,099,300 jobs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. That makes it the 33rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.71% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $22.49 | $23.47 | $26.85 | $27.41 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.67 | $22.21 | $24.27 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.79 | $26.94 | $29.11 | $28.78 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Stamped concrete in Nashville: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Nashville?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,050 to $7,400 in the Nashville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,350 to $6,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Nashville?
About $7.50 to $17.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Nashville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,100, which is 3% less than Nashville ($5,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Nashville?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $5,250. Materials are 50% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Nashville?
$3,050 to $7,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Nashville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $340 for fees in the Nashville area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Nashville expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville is 1% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($5,150 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Nashville?
The BLS median is $23.47 an hour in the Nashville area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.49 to $26.85.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Nashville?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,800 and premium work $5,650 to $7,400. 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 Nashville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September through October. September 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 Nashville?
$190 to $370 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Nashville
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.