Stamped concrete cost in Waco, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,850 – $6,850
- Per sq ft
- $6.95 – $16.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #286
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour stamped concrete in Waco, plan on $2,850 to $6,850 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $6.95 to $16.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.36 an hour in the Waco area, 22% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Waco, TX, standard level
$4,050 to $5,650
About $9.75 to $13.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,850 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $240 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,650 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Waco, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,400 | 52% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,100 | $3,150 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $190 | $320 | 4% |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,850 | $6,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Waco 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 $21.36 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Waco is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Waco metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,550, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.5) and land at $45 to $320.
Waco against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Waco. College Station is the lowest at about $4,800 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TXthis page | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | |
| Killeen, TX40 miles | $2,850 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +1% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $2,800 – $6,800 | $4,800 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX90 miles | $3,150 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +11% |
| Austin, TX95 miles | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +6% |
| Tyler, TX130 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +6% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Waco comes in at #286 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Waco is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $3,150 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $3,050 – $7,300 | $5,200 | +7% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +6% |
| 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 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,700 – $6,450 | $4,550 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Waco's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Waco against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,750 – $9,400 | $6,600 | +36% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,750 – $9,300 | $6,550 | +35% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,850 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +16% |
Waco: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Waco 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
$2,850 to $4,450
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,050 to $5,650
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,250 to $6,850
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,450 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 | $2,750 – $3,600 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $2,850 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,650 | $5,250 – $6,850 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,250 – $6,600 | $6,000 – $8,350 | $7,750 – $10,100 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Waco bid
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).
Climate in Waco: timing your stamped concrete job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Waco Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through May and October through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Waco (5 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; June, July, August and September 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 June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Waco gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 59 | 36 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 63 | 40 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 71 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 74 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 67 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 81 | 56 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 46 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 2.9 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Waco?
Because every project leans on different trades, Waco's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −11% and concrete driveway −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −17% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
Add-ons priced for Waco
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Waco by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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 | $170 – $340 |
Waco labor market for stamped concrete
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 Waco is 0.79 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.36 an hour, which is 22% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $26.13 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 20.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.08 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.60 and $20.65 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 93.9 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 $22.95 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $26.86 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 36.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.13 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($17.96) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 5.8% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 129,860 jobs in the Waco area. That makes it the 168th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $17.96 | $21.36 | $26.13 | $27.41 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.60 | $18.08 | $20.65 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $19.36 | $22.95 | $26.86 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Stamped concrete in Waco: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Waco?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,850 to $6,850 in the Waco area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Waco?
About $6.95 to $16.50 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 Waco or Killeen?
Killeen is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,900, which is 1% more than Waco ($4,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Waco?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $4,850. Materials are 52% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Waco?
$2,850 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Waco?
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 Waco area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Waco expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Texas?
Waco is 5% 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 Waco?
The BLS median is $21.36 an hour in the Waco area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.96 to $26.13.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Waco?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,450 and premium work $5,250 to $6,850. 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 Waco?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and October through November. April and November 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 Waco?
$170 to $340 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Waco
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.