Concrete slab cost in Deltona, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $4,800
- Per sq ft
- $5.45 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #216
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete slab in Deltona, FL usually costs $2,250 to $4,800 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $5.45 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $310 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.08 an hour in the Deltona area, 16% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Deltona, FL, standard level
$3,000 to $4,050
About $7.10 to $9.35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Deltona, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $400 | 6% |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,500 | $4,800 | 100% |
Why Deltona prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Deltona wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Deltona is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,000 nationally becomes $1,900 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 99.4: $50 to $400.
Specs and site conditions that change a Deltona bid
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.
Deltona weather and the concrete slab calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Orlando Sanford Ap (10 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 Deltona are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September 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 June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Deltona gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (8.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, November and December are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 115 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 | 71 | 50 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 78 | 56 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 61 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 73 | 8.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 7.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 6.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 73 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 67 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 78 | 58 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 73 | 53 | 2.2 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Deltona?
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Deltona wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,800 – $51,900 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,300 | −9% |
Deltona: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Deltona. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) to 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$2,250 to $3,250
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,000 to $4,050
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,750 to $4,800
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $590 – $960 | $870 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $830 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,250 | $3,000 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,800 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,200 – $4,600 | $4,250 – $5,650 | $5,300 – $6,750 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,600 – $9,400 | $8,700 – $11,500 | $10,800 – $13,600 |
What local crews earn in Deltona
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 Deltona the blend is 0.85.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.08 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.21 and $27.43 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 15.0 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 $21.02 an hour, which is 7% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.70 and $23.37 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the area, 93.3 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 $22.57 an hour, 22% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.01 and $24.52 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 33.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.44 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.85 and $27.17 an hour. About 740 work in the metro. That is 33.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach has 219,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 109th 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% | $21.21 | $23.08 | $27.43 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.70 | $21.02 | $23.37 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $19.01 | $22.57 | $24.52 | $28.78 | 0.78 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $17.85 | $22.44 | $27.17 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
How Deltona compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 400 sq ft range from $3,450 to $3,550 across Deltona and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FLthis page | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | |
| Ocala, FL50 miles | $2,150 – $4,700 | $3,450 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL50 miles | $2,200 – $4,800 | $3,500 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL70 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL80 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL90 miles | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | −2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +2% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Deltona ranks #216 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Deltona is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $2,350 – $5,150 | $3,750 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,200 – $4,800 | $3,500 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Deltona against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $2,350 – $5,000 | $3,650 | +4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | +8% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | +8% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $2,500 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +9% |
Add-ons priced for Deltona
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Deltona, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.85) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $360 – $1,100 |
| Remove old concrete first | $730 – $2,200 |
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Concrete slab in Deltona: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Deltona?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $4,800 in the Deltona area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,000 to $4,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Deltona?
About $5.45 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Deltona or Ocala?
Ocala is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,450, which is 2% less than Deltona ($3,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Deltona?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,500. Materials are 55% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Deltona?
$2,250 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Deltona?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $400 for fees in the Deltona area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Deltona expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Florida?
Deltona is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($3,600 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Deltona?
The BLS median is $23.08 an hour in the Deltona area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.21 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Deltona?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $3,250 and premium work $3,750 to $4,800. 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.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete slab in Deltona?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. November and December 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 rebar reinforcement" add in Deltona?
$360 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Deltona
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