Concrete slab cost in North Port, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,300 – $4,900
- Per sq ft
- $5.55 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete slab in North Port, FL usually costs $2,300 to $4,900 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $5.55 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $240 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.77 an hour in the North Port area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in North Port, FL, standard level
$3,050 to $4,100
About $7.25 to $9.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $3,050 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in North Port, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,800 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $410 | 6% |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,600 | $4,900 | 100% |
Where the North Port price comes from
Labor is 40% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In North Port the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. North Port 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 102.4: $50 to $410.
Concrete slab: what moves the price in North Port
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.
What local crews earn in North Port
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 North Port the blend is 0.89.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.77 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.03 and $28.99 an hour. About 720 work in the metro. That is 21.2 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 $21.82 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $23.55 an hour. BLS counts 4,260 of them working in the area, 125.3 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 $23.78 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.90 and $27.52 an hour. About 1,090 work in the metro. That is 32.1 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 $25.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.52 and $29.78 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 4.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota has 339,940 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 75th 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% | $22.03 | $23.77 | $28.99 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.18 | $21.82 | $23.55 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.90 | $23.78 | $27.52 | $28.78 | 0.83 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.52 | $25.00 | $29.78 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Related projects, priced for North Port
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same North Port wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,600 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,950 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,500 | −7% |
Extras that change the North Port total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for North Port, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) 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 | $740 – $2,200 |
North Port 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, Punta Gorda Charlotte Co Ap (15 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 North Port are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, 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 May, June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
North Port gets about 53 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (9.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, November and December are the driest, at 2.1 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 124 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 | 75 | 51 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 78 | 53 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 56 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 61 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 66 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jun | 92 | 72 | 9.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 8.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 9.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 67 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 82 | 59 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 78 | 54 | 2.0 | Workable |
North Port: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to North Port. 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
$2,300 to $3,300
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,050 to $4,100
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,850 to $4,900
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $610 – $980 | $880 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,550 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $850 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,650 | $1,550 – $2,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,300 | $3,050 – $4,100 | $3,850 – $4,900 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,250 – $4,700 | $4,350 – $5,800 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,700 – $9,550 | $8,850 – $11,700 | $11,000 – $13,800 |
North Port against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than North Port. Lakeland is the lowest at about $3,450 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FLthis page | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL40 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL55 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL60 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL60 miles | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | −3% |
| Orlando, FL100 miles | $2,200 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,900 | $3,600 | level |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, North Port ranks #185 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, North Port is 0% 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 | +5% |
| 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 | −2% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is North Port against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,050 – $4,450 | $3,250 | −9% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,650 – $5,550 | $4,100 | +14% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $2,650 – $5,550 | $4,100 | +15% |
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Concrete slab in North Port: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in North Port?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,300 to $4,900 in the North Port area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,050 to $4,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in North Port?
About $5.55 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $410 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in North Port or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,550, which is 1% less than North Port ($3,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in North Port?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,450 out of $3,600. Materials are 54% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in North Port?
$2,300 to $4,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in North Port?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $410 for fees in the North Port area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is North Port expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Florida?
North Port is 0% 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 North Port?
The BLS median is $23.77 an hour in the North Port area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.03 to $28.99.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in North Port?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,300 to $3,300 and premium work $3,850 to $4,900. 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 North Port?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. 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 North Port?
$370 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near North Port
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