Stamped concrete cost in La Crosse, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $8,250
- Per sq ft
- $8.20 – $20
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in La Crosse, WI usually costs $3,300 to $8,250 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $8.20 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $180 more. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $29.26 an hour in the La Crosse area, 7% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in La Crosse, WI, standard level
$4,800 to $6,750
About $11.50 to $16.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $2,850 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,650 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $240 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,750 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in La Crosse, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,550 | $3,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $3,050 | $4,550 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $180 | $320 | 3% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,800 | $8,250 | 100% |
Where the La Crosse price comes from
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 $29.26 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for La Crosse is 1.13 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. La Crosse 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 91.8: $45 to $320.
La Crosse against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than La Crosse. Dubuque is the lowest at about $5,500 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WIthis page | $3,300 – $8,250 | $5,800 | |
| Rochester, MN65 miles | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +7% |
| Dubuque, IA85 miles | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI85 miles | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | level |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +3% |
| Waterloo, IA105 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +1% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, La Crosse ranks #90 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, La Crosse is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +7% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +3% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,850 | +1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +5% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $3,450 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is La Crosse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $2,950 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −14% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | −2% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | level |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $2,900 – $7,000 | $4,950 | −14% |
Specs and site conditions that change a La Crosse bid
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.
Optional extras in La Crosse
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for La Crosse, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.13) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $210 – $410 |
What local crews earn in La Crosse
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 La Crosse the blend is 1.13.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.26 an hour, 7% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $33.93 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 14.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.32 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $35.41 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 72.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $34.34 an hour, 19% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.40 and $44.77 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 14.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
La Crosse-Onalaska has 84,380 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 228th 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% | $25.00 | $29.26 | $33.93 | $27.41 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.49 | $28.32 | $35.41 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $28.40 | $34.34 | $44.77 | $28.78 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Related projects, priced for La Crosse
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same La Crosse wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+10%) and concrete slab lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,850 | +7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,300 – $6,000 | +10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +2% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | +6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $11,000 | +8% |
La Crosse 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, La Crosse Wfo (5 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 La Crosse are May through September: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
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.
La Crosse gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 54 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and September are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 24 | 8 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 4.0 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 60 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 40 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Nov | 42 | 28 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 29 | 15 | 1.5 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: stamped concrete pricing in La Crosse
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to La Crosse. 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
$3,300 to $5,300
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,800 to $6,750
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,250 to $8,250
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,700 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,500 | $3,250 – $4,300 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,300 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,750 | $6,250 – $8,250 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,950 – $7,850 | $7,150 – $10,000 | $9,300 – $12,200 |
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Stamped concrete in La Crosse: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in La Crosse?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $8,250 in the La Crosse area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $6,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in La Crosse?
About $8.20 to $20 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 La Crosse or Rochester?
Rochester is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $6,200, which is 7% more than La Crosse ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in La Crosse?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $5,800. Materials are 44% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in La Crosse?
$3,300 to $8,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in La Crosse?
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 La Crosse area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is La Crosse expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
La Crosse is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($5,850 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in La Crosse?
The BLS median is $29.26 an hour in the La Crosse area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $33.93.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in La Crosse?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,300 and premium work $6,250 to $8,250. 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 La Crosse?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. July and September 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 La Crosse?
$210 to $410 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near La Crosse
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.