Stamped concrete cost in Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,600
- Per sq ft
- $7.70 – $18
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Virginia? Plan on $3,150 to $7,600 for 400 sq ft. Wages (0.91x the US blend), materials (price index 100.4) and permit costs (101.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside Virginia, the metros we cover range from $4,700 (Lynchburg) to $5,300 (Charlottesville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Virginia (statewide), standard level
$4,450 to $6,250
About $11 to $15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,050 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,950 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,450 | $6,250 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,800 | $2,700 | $3,600 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,450 | $3,650 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,350 | $7,600 | 100% |
Virginia 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 0.91 for Virginia.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.49 an hour, which is 11% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.45 and $29.31 an hour. BLS counts 4,020 of them working in the state, 9.8 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 $20.94 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $22.86 an hour. About 25,830 work in the state. That is 62.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.48 an hour, which is 5% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $30.45 an hour. BLS counts 12,100 of them working in the state, 29.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($29.31 an hour) would add about $280 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.45) would take off about $180. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,109,320 jobs across Virginia (May 2025), which is 2.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $21.45 | $24.49 | $29.31 | $27.41 | 0.89 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.80 | $20.94 | $22.86 | $22.66 | 0.92 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.10 | $27.48 | $30.45 | $28.78 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Other Virginia jobs that often go with stamped concrete
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (−3%) and concrete driveway lowest (−6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,200 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,150 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
Add-ons priced for Virginia
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Virginia by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 0.96. 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 – $380 |
Stamped concrete cost by metro in Virginia
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,150 | −4% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −5% |
| Winchester, VA | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −5% |
| Roanoke, VA | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −5% |
| Richmond, VA | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −5% |
| Blacksburg, VA | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,050 | −6% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −12% |
When Virginia weather lets you pour
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Virginia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Virginia Beach has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Virginia at 8 months (April through November); Harrisonburg has the shortest at 6 (May through October). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Harrisonburg to 48 inches in Charlottesville.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 87 | 47 | 8: April through November |
| Richmond | 29 | 90 | 46 | 6: April through June and August through October |
| Roanoke | 29 | 88 | 43 | 7: April through October |
| Charlottesville | 28 | 84 | 48 | 7: April through October |
| Lynchburg | 25 | 85 | 44 | 7: April through October |
| Blacksburg | 22 | 82 | 43 | 6: May through October |
| Winchester | 24 | 86 | 41 | 7: April through October |
| Harrisonburg | 23 | 86 | 39 | 6: May through October |
Virginia against its neighbors
Virginia ranks 34 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. Virginia sits at $5,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $3,500 – $8,600 | $6,050 | +13% |
| Maryland | 150 miles away | $3,250 – $7,850 | $5,550 | +3% |
| Delaware | 170 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +2% |
| North Carolina | 180 miles away | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −5% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 miles away | $3,350 – $8,150 | $5,750 | +7% |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Virginia
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,150 to $4,900
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,450 to $6,250
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,800 to $7,600
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,250 | $3,000 – $4,000 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,150 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,250 | $5,800 – $7,600 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,650 – $7,300 | $6,650 – $9,250 | $8,600 – $11,200 |
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Stamped concrete in Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Virginia?
$3,150 to $7,600 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Virginia is cheapest for stamped concrete?
Lynchburg at about $4,700 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Charlottesville at $5,300.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Virginia than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $5,350 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Virginia?
About 46% ($2,450). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $24.49 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.45 to $29.31.
+Where does Virginia rank for stamped concrete costs?
34th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,350 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Virginia?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $4,900 and premium work $5,800 to $7,600. 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 Virginia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Virginia metros we cover, Virginia Beach has the most comfortable months (8 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 Virginia?
$190 to $380 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Virginia
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.