Stamped concrete cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $8,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.30 – $20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $5,600
- Metros covered
- 12
What does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Wisconsin? Plan on $3,350 to $8,350 for 400 sq ft. Wages (1.16x the US blend), materials (price index 94.3) and permit costs (94.1) put the state above the national midpoint by 5%.
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $5,800 (La Crosse) to $6,200 (Milwaukee) 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 Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$4,850 to $6,850
About $12 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,900 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,750 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $240 |
| Total | $4,850 | $6,850 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,400 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $3,150 | $4,650 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $190 | $330 | 3% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,850 | $8,350 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Wisconsin
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,350 to $5,350
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,850 to $6,850
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,350 to $8,350
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,550 | $3,300 – $4,350 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,350 – $5,350 | $4,850 – $6,850 | $6,350 – $8,350 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,950 | $7,250 – $10,200 | $9,450 – $12,400 |
Extras that change the Wisconsin total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wisconsin by the average of the local wage index (1.16) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.05. 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 | $210 – $420 |
Wisconsin 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 1.16 for Wisconsin.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.89 an hour, which is 13% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $28.40 and $38.29 an hour. BLS counts 4,490 of them working in the state, 15.3 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 $26.97 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $34.68 an hour. About 20,330 work in the state. That is 69.1 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 $36.19 an hour, which is 26% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.58 and $45.49 an hour. BLS counts 8,140 of them working in the state, 27.7 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 ($38.29 an hour) would add about $440 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.40) would take off about $150. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $28.40 | $30.89 | $38.29 | $27.41 | 1.13 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.14 | $26.97 | $34.68 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.58 | $36.19 | $45.49 | $28.78 | 1.26 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
Wisconsin seasons and stamped concrete
Season matters for stamped concrete. For each Wisconsin metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Milwaukee has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Wisconsin at 6 months (May through October); Wausau has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Green Bay to 37 inches in La Crosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 14 | 83 | 34 | 6: May through October |
| Madison | 12 | 82 | 37 | 5: May through September |
| Green Bay | 11 | 81 | 32 | 5: May through September |
| Appleton | 10 | 82 | 33 | 5: May through September |
| Oshkosh | 10 | 82 | 33 | 6: May through October |
| Eau Claire | 6 | 83 | 33 | 5: May through September |
| La Crosse | 8 | 80 | 37 | 5: May through September |
| Racine | 16 | 81 | 32 | 6: May through October |
| Kenosha | 16 | 84 | 32 | 6: May through October |
| Janesville | 12 | 83 | 37 | 5: May through September |
| Wausau | 7 | 80 | 34 | 5: May through September |
| Sheboygan | 15 | 82 | 35 | 6: May through October |
Stamped concrete: what moves the price in Wisconsin
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.
How Wisconsin compares with nearby states
Wisconsin ranks 13 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. Wisconsin sits at $5,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 120 miles away | $3,850 – $9,600 | $6,700 | +14% |
| Iowa | 230 miles away | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −7% |
| Michigan | 230 miles away | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −4% |
| Minnesota | 260 miles away | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +6% |
| Indiana | 260 miles away | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,750 | −2% |
Stamped concrete cost by metro in Wisconsin
7 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $5,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +6% |
| Janesville, WI | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +6% |
| Appleton, WI | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +4% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +3% |
| Kenosha, WI | $3,450 – $8,500 | $6,000 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI | $3,400 – $8,400 | $5,900 | +1% |
| Racine, WI | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,800 | −1% |
If you are planning more than one job in Wisconsin
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+9%) and concrete slab lowest (+3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $10,000 | +8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $8,000 | +7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $11,000 | +8% |
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Stamped concrete in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Wisconsin?
$3,350 to $8,350 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for stamped concrete?
La Crosse at about $5,800 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Milwaukee at $6,200.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $5,850 against $5,600 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 53% ($3,150). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.16x the national wage level.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $30.89 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.40 to $38.29.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for stamped concrete costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $5,850 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Wisconsin?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,350 and premium work $6,350 to $8,350. 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 Wisconsin?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wisconsin metros we cover, Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin?
$210 to $420 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete by city in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, WI$6,200 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$6,200 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$6,050 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$6,050 midpoint
- Kenosha, WI$6,000 midpoint
- Madison, WI$5,950 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$5,900 midpoint
- Racine, WI$5,850 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$5,850 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$5,800 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$5,800 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$5,800 midpoint
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.