Concrete slab cost in Miami, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,350 – $5,150
- Per sq ft
- $5.80 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #140
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete slab in the Miami area: $2,350 to $5,150 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 lands close to the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.49 an hour in the Miami area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Miami, FL, standard level
$3,200 to $4,300
About $7.55 to $9.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,400 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $340 |
| Total | $3,200 | $4,300 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Miami, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,050 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,800 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $260 | $460 | 7% |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,750 | $5,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Miami number
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 $23.49 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Miami is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Miami is at 103.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,000 nationally becomes $2,050 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 114.2: $55 to $460.
The best months for concrete slab in Miami
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Miami Beach (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for pouring concrete in Miami: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average overnight low of 40°F or below) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Miami gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (8.4 inches in September). The station averages about 30 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 | 74 | 61 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 63 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 77 | 65 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 70 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 74 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 77 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 78 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 78 | 7.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 87 | 77 | 8.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 84 | 74 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 69 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 76 | 65 | 2.3 | Workable |
Miami: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Miami. 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
$2,350 to $3,450
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
$4,050 to $5,150
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $630 – $1,050 | $930 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,650 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $890 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,150 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,350 – $3,450 | $3,200 – $4,300 | $4,050 – $5,150 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,400 – $4,900 | $4,550 – $6,050 | $5,650 – $7,200 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,000 – $10,000 | $9,250 – $12,200 | $11,500 – $14,500 |
Planning more than one job in Miami?
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Miami wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−2%) and concrete driveway lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $3,850 | −3% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,800 – $55,900 | −4% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −3% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,250 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
Add-ons priced for Miami
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Miami, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) and goods price index (1.04). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $390 – $1,150 |
| Remove old concrete first | $770 – $2,300 |
Why two Miami quotes can differ
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.
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).
Is Miami cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $3,500 to $3,750 across Miami and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLthis page | $2,350 – $5,150 | $3,750 | |
| Naples, FL55 miles | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −4% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL80 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −6% |
| Cape Coral, FL100 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −6% |
| Punta Gorda, FL110 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −6% |
| Sebastian, FL110 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | −6% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −4% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Miami ranks #140 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Miami is 5% above the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −5% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $2,200 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −5% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −5% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −6% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Miami against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $2,250 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −4% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $2,700 – $5,650 | $4,150 | +11% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,950 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $2,400 – $5,100 | $3,750 | level |
Who does the work: Miami 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 Miami the blend is 0.89.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.49 an hour, 14% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.04 and $27.86 an hour. About 3,820 work in the metro. That is 13.5 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 $21.88 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $23.61 an hour. BLS counts 18,280 of them working in the area, 64.8 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 $24.91 an hour, 13% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $28.92 an hour. About 5,850 work in the metro. That is 20.7 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 $24.79 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.32 an hour. About 10,100 work in the metro. That is 35.8 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 $15. That is a swing of roughly 0.4% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach has 2,819,940 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 9th 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% | $23.04 | $23.49 | $27.86 | $27.41 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.33 | $21.88 | $23.61 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.93 | $24.91 | $28.92 | $28.78 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.65 | $24.79 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Concrete slab in Miami: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Miami?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $5,150 in the Miami area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,200 to $4,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Miami?
About $5.80 to $11.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $55 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Miami or Naples?
Naples is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,600, which is 4% less than Miami ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Miami?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $3,750. Materials are 55% and permits 7%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Miami?
$2,350 to $5,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Miami?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $55 to $460 for fees in the Miami area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Miami expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Florida?
Miami is 5% above 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 Miami?
The BLS median is $23.49 an hour in the Miami area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.04 to $27.86.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Miami?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,350 to $3,450 and premium work $4,050 to $5,150. 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.
+Is there a bad season to pour a concrete slab in Miami?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add rebar reinforcement" add in Miami?
$390 to $1,150 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Miami
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