Stamped concrete cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,950 – $7,200
- Per sq ft
- $7.30 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #231
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in Corpus Christi, TX usually costs $2,950 to $7,200 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $7.30 to $17 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $520 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.88 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$4,250 to $5,900
About $10 to $14 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,850 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $240 |
| Total | $4,250 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,400 | 50% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,350 | $3,500 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $190 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $2,950 | $5,100 | $7,200 | 100% |
Why Corpus Christi prices look the way they do
Labor is 46% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (60%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Corpus Christi the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Corpus Christi is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,550 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $45 to $320.
What local crews earn in Corpus Christi
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 Corpus Christi the blend is 0.87.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.88 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.30 and $24.63 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 31.7 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 $20.40 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $23.05 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the area, 137.1 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 $23.23 an hour, 19% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $28.12 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 60.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Corpus Christi has 192,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 118th 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% | $21.30 | $23.88 | $24.63 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.27 | $20.40 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.12 | $23.23 | $28.12 | $28.78 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in Corpus Christi
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Corpus Christi. 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
$2,950 to $4,650
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,250 to $5,900
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,500 to $7,200
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,750 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $2,950 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,200 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,400 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,750 | $8,150 – $10,600 |
Add-ons priced for Corpus Christi
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Corpus Christi, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $180 – $360 |
How Corpus Christi compares
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $5,100. McAllen is the cheapest at $4,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,550 | −10% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −5% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −5% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +1% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Corpus Christi ranks #231 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 1% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,150 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +6% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,050 – $7,300 | $5,200 | +2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,550 | −10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $3,800 – $9,500 | $6,650 | +31% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +12% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | level |
Corpus Christi 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, Corpus Christi Nas (10 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 Corpus Christi are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Corpus Christi gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (6.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.5 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 68 | 52 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 71 | 56 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 62 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 68 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 75 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 79 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 2.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 80 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 77 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 71 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 61 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 70 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Corpus Christi
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.
Related projects, priced for Corpus Christi
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Corpus Christi wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−9%) and asphalt driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,500 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,150 | −10% |
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Stamped concrete in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Corpus Christi?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,950 to $7,200 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 to $5,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Corpus Christi?
About $7.30 to $17 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $320 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,550, which is 10% less than Corpus Christi ($5,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $5,100. Materials are 50% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Corpus Christi?
$2,950 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Corpus Christi?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $320 for fees in the Corpus Christi area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 1% below the Texas statewide estimate ($5,100 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $23.88 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.30 to $24.63.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Corpus Christi?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $4,650 and premium work $5,500 to $7,200. 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 Corpus Christi?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and December 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 Corpus Christi?
$180 to $360 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Corpus Christi
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.