Stamped concrete cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,250 – $8,050
- Per sq ft
- $8.05 – $19.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 1
Vermont prices for stamped concrete: $3,250 to $8,050 for 400 sq ft, or $8.05 to $19.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% above the national one. Local wages for cement masons and concrete finishers are $29.40 an hour.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, 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 Vermont (statewide), standard level
$4,700 to $6,600
About $11.50 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $250 |
| Total | $4,700 | $6,600 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,650 | $3,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,850 | $4,200 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $340 | 3% |
| Total | $3,250 | $5,650 | $8,050 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,250 to $5,200
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,700 to $6,600
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,150 to $8,050
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,450 | $3,200 – $4,200 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,250 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,600 | $6,150 – $8,050 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,900 – $7,700 | $7,000 – $9,800 | $9,100 – $11,900 |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
When Vermont weather lets you pour
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Burlington has 6 comfortable months (May through October), with about 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 6: May through October |
Vermont labor market for stamped concrete
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.05 for Vermont.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.40 an hour, which is 7% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $31.01 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the state, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $27.94 an hour. About 1,430 work in the state. That is 47.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.30 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.37 and $30.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the state, 42.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($31.01 an hour) would add about $95 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.37) would take off about $300. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $24.37 | $29.40 | $31.01 | $27.41 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.37 | $28.30 | $30.62 | $28.78 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
How Vermont compares with nearby states
Vermont ranks 22 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. Vermont sits at $5,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −4% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $3,500 – $8,750 | $6,150 | +8% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $3,400 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +4% |
Extras that change the Vermont total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Vermont by the average of the local wage index (1.05) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.01. 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 | $200 – $400 |
Stamped concrete cost by metro in Vermont
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | +1% |
Other Vermont jobs that often go with stamped concrete
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+2%) and gravel driveway lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,350 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
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Stamped concrete in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Vermont?
$3,250 to $8,050 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Burlington at about $5,750 (midpoint, 400 sq ft).
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $5,650 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 50% ($2,850). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $29.40 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.37 to $31.01.
+Where does Vermont rank for stamped concrete costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,650 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Vermont?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,250 to $5,200 and premium work $6,150 to $8,050. 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 Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington 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 Vermont?
$200 to $400 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Vermont
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.