Concrete slab cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,250 – $4,850
- Per sq ft
- $5.50 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #201
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete slab in the Jacksonville area: $2,250 to $4,850 for 400 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.68 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$3,050 to $4,050
About $7.20 to $9.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $3,050 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,750 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $400 | 6% |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,550 | $4,850 | 100% |
Why Jacksonville prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.68 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jacksonville is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jacksonville 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 99.5: $50 to $400.
Is Jacksonville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jacksonville is the priciest of the group. Savannah is the cheapest at $3,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $2,150 – $4,700 | $3,450 | −3% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,500 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $2,200 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $2,150 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −4% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +1% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jacksonville ranks #201 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jacksonville is 1% 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 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,200 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $2,700 – $5,550 | $4,100 | +16% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,800 | +8% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | level |
Optional extras in Jacksonville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Jacksonville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $370 – $1,100 |
| Remove old concrete first | $730 – $2,200 |
Concrete slab: what moves the price in Jacksonville
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.
Who does the work: Jacksonville trade wages
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 Jacksonville the blend is 0.87.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.68 an hour, 14% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.54 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 12.8 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 $20.90 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $23.16 an hour. BLS counts 7,150 of them working in the area, 93.4 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 $23.52 an hour, 18% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $28.15 an hour. About 1,990 work in the metro. That is 26.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.30 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. About 2,500 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jacksonville has 765,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 39th 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% | $21.91 | $23.68 | $26.54 | $27.41 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.68 | $20.90 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.49 | $23.52 | $28.15 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Jacksonville
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jacksonville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,200 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
The best months for concrete slab in Jacksonville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jacksonville Nas (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 Jacksonville are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, 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 June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Jacksonville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 97 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 | 66 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 50 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 61 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 76 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 74 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 56 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 50 | 2.5 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete slab pricing in Jacksonville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jacksonville. 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 $3,300
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,050 to $4,050
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,800 to $4,850
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $600 – $960 | $870 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $840 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,650 | $1,550 – $2,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,300 | $3,050 – $4,050 | $3,800 – $4,850 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,200 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,700 | $5,350 – $6,800 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,650 – $9,500 | $8,800 – $11,600 | $10,900 – $13,700 |
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Concrete slab in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Jacksonville?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $4,850 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,050 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 Jacksonville?
About $5.50 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 Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,450, which is 3% less than Jacksonville ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $3,550. Materials are 54% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$2,250 to $4,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% 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 Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $23.68 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.91 to $26.54.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Jacksonville?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $3,300 and premium work $3,800 to $4,850. 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 Jacksonville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 rebar reinforcement" add in Jacksonville?
$370 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Jacksonville
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