Concrete slab cost in Arizona
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (400 sq ft)
- $2,400 – $5,100
- Per sq ft
- $5.90 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Arizona, a concrete slab costs about $2,400 to $5,100 for 400 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 2% below the US figure of $3,850. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median $28.32 an hour in Arizona (US: $27.41).
Inside Arizona, the metros we cover range from $3,550 (Yuma) to $3,750 (Phoenix) 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 Arizona (statewide), standard level
$3,200 to $4,300
About $7.65 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Arizona
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,650 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,600 | $2,000 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $400 | 6% |
| Total | $2,400 | $3,750 | $5,100 | 100% |
Why two Arizona quotes can differ
Thickness and mix
A 4-inch slab uses about 1.23 cubic yards of concrete per 100 sq ft; a 6-inch slab uses about 1.85. Stepping up from a 3,000 PSI to a 4,000-4,500 PSI mix adds $10-$40 per cubic yard (Estimators.us).
Base and reinforcement
A compacted gravel base, vapor barrier, and wire mesh or rebar are priced separately by some contractors and bundled by others. Ask which one your quote does.
Truck and pump access
If the mixer truck can't back up to the forms, someone has to wheelbarrow it in or hire a pump. Pump or line-pump hire is typically billed per day.
Small-job minimums
Many crews have a minimum charge, so a 10x10 pad can cost more per square foot than a 20x20 slab.
Finish
A broom finish is the baseline. Stamped, stained, or exposed-aggregate finishes are priced as add-ons on top of the slab.
Concrete slab cost by metro in Arizona
0 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,750, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,400 – $5,100 | $3,750 | level |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $2,400 – $5,100 | $3,750 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | $2,350 – $5,000 | $3,700 | −2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $2,300 – $4,950 | $3,600 | −3% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Yuma, AZ | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | −6% |
Weather windows across Arizona
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Arizona is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Phoenix has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Arizona at 7 months (October through April); Flagstaff has the shortest at 4 (June through September). Rainfall runs from 3 inches a year in Yuma to 21 inches in Flagstaff.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 44 | 104 | 9 | 7: October through April |
| Tucson | 41 | 100 | 11 | 7: October through April |
| Prescott Valley | 26 | 90 | 13 | 5: May through June and August through October |
| Yuma | 48 | 107 | 3 | 6: November through April |
| Flagstaff | 18 | 82 | 21 | 4: June through September |
| Lake Havasu City | 43 | 109 | 4 | 7: October through April |
Extras that change the Arizona total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Arizona, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.01) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $390 – $1,200 |
| Remove old concrete first | $790 – $2,350 |
Arizona labor market for concrete slab
Arizona's labor line is priced from 4 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.01 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.32 an hour, 3% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.76 and $31.43 an hour. About 7,520 work in the state. That is 23.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.04 and $24.82 an hour. BLS counts 37,630 of them working in the state, 116.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.14 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.62 and $31.43 an hour. About 13,200 work in the state. That is 40.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.17 an hour, 3% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $33.57 an hour. About 16,230 work in the state. That is 50.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for cement masons and concrete finishers ($31.43 an hour) would add about $90 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.76) would take off about $130. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,239,430 jobs across Arizona (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.76 | $28.32 | $31.43 | $27.41 | 1.03 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.04 | $22.40 | $24.82 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.62 | $29.14 | $31.43 | $28.78 | 1.01 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.02 | $28.17 | $33.57 | $29.12 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Arizona versus the states around it
Arizona ranks 26 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for concrete slab, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,150 and the cheapest Arkansas at $3,350, both for 400 sq ft at the midpoint. Arizona sits at $3,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 340 miles away | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,850 | +3% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −6% |
| California | 430 miles away | $2,750 – $5,800 | $4,300 | +15% |
| Utah | 500 miles away | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Colorado | 590 miles away | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,900 | +3% |
If you are planning more than one job in Arizona
Each project weights the trades differently, so Arizona's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete driveway is −1% and detached garage −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,150 | −1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −1% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $55,900 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −3% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −2% |
Basic, standard or premium: Arizona prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) to 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$2,400 to $3,500
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,200 to $4,300
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$4,000 to $5,100
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $640 – $1,000 | $920 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $900 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,400 – $3,500 | $3,200 – $4,300 | $4,000 – $5,100 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,450 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,050 | $5,650 – $7,150 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,100 – $10,100 | $9,350 – $12,300 | $11,500 – $14,500 |
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Concrete slab in Arizona: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Arizona?
$2,400 to $5,100 for 400 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Arizona can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Arizona is cheapest for concrete slab?
Yuma at about $3,550 (midpoint, 400 sq ft). The priciest is Phoenix at $3,750.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Arizona than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $3,750 against $3,850 for 400 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Arizona?
About 43% ($1,600). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+Does a concrete slab need a permit?
Often yes if it's structural (a garage floor or foundation) and often no for a small at-grade pad. Permit fees run $50-$400 depending on the city (HomeGuide).
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Arizona?
The BLS statewide median is $28.32 an hour, against $27.41 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.76 to $31.43.
+Where does Arizona rank for concrete slab costs?
26th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,750 for 400 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Arizona?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,400 to $3,500 and premium work $4,000 to $5,100. Basic means: 4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access. Premium means: 6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access.
+Does the season matter for concrete slab in Arizona?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Arizona metros we cover, Phoenix has the most comfortable months (7 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 rebar reinforcement" add in Arizona?
$390 to $1,200 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab by city in Arizona
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 Slab Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Estimators.us: Concrete Slab Cost in 2026 | $6-$12/Sq Ft Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Driveway 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