Concrete patio cost in Slidell, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,500
- Per sq ft
- $3.60 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #249
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in Slidell, LA usually costs $1,150 to $3,500 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $3.60 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $300 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Slidell area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Slidell, LA, standard level
$1,850 to $2,800
About $5.65 to $8.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Slidell, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 42% |
| Labor | $380 | $1,150 | $1,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,350 | $3,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Slidell number
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 51% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), carpenters (10%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Slidell the blended ratio comes out at 0.84. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Slidell is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $980 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $45 to $370.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Slidell. The wage table below marks each row.
How Slidell compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $2,500. Gulfport is the cheapest at $2,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,350 | |
| Gulfport, MS55 miles | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,200 | −5% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +8% |
| New Orleans, LA80 miles | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | level |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Slidell ranks #249 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Slidell is 0% above the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Slidell against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +25% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −5% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +23% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +16% |
Planning more than one job in Slidell?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Slidell wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−9%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,650 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
Slidell weather and the concrete patio calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Slidell (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 Slidell are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Slidell gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, July and August (7.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 61 | 42 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 66 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 72 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 74 | 7.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 44 | 5.0 | Workable |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Slidell
Size
Small patios carry fixed costs for forms and mobilization, so the per-square-foot price drops as the patio gets bigger.
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade patio.
Finish
Plain concrete is $4-$12 per sq ft and a broom finish $6-$13; designs with several colors and decorative finishes run up to about $28 (HomeGuide).
What local crews earn in Slidell
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 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 Slidell the blend is 0.84.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Slidell metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.64 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.54 and $30.00 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.41 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.79 and $22.69 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 87.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.23 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $28.08 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 45.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.32 an hour, 15% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $31.88 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 25.4 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 $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington has 98,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 205th 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) | 50% | $19.54 | $23.64 | $30.00 | $27.41 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.79 | $18.41 | $22.69 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $17.98 | $23.23 | $28.08 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.64 | $24.32 | $31.88 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Slidell
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Slidell. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x10 (100 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$1,150 to $2,100
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,850 to $2,800
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,550 to $3,500
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $410 – $810 | $710 – $1,100 | $1,000 – $1,400 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $740 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,650 | $3,350 – $4,600 |
Extras that change the Slidell total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Slidell, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $800 – $2,650 |
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Concrete patio in Slidell: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Slidell?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,500 in the Slidell area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Slidell?
About $3.60 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Slidell or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,200, which is 5% less than Slidell ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Slidell?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,350. Materials are 42% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Slidell?
$740 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Slidell?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the Slidell area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Slidell expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell is 0% above the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Slidell?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.64 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.54 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Slidell?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,100 and premium work $2,550 to $3,500. Basic means: plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard. Premium means: exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete patio in Slidell?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 an acid or water-based stain" add in Slidell?
$800 to $2,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Slidell
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 a Concrete Patio Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? (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 sample 200 sq ft broom-finish patio line ($500-$900 in materials) divided by 200 sq ft.