Concrete slab cost in Panama City, 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
- #221
- 1 = most expensive
Panama City homeowners pay roughly $2,250 to $4,800 to pour a concrete slab at 400 sq ft, or $5.45 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Panama City is 8% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $22.78 an hour in the Panama City area, 17% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Panama City, FL, standard level
$3,000 to $4,000
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 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Panama City, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 6% |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,500 | $4,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Panama City number
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, Panama City wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Panama City metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $1,900, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.3) and land at $50 to $390.
Planning more than one job in Panama City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Panama City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −7% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,100 – $52,500 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Panama City bid
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).
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Panama City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Panama City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 5 common sizes.
Basic
$2,250 to $3,250
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,000 to $4,000
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 – $950 | $860 – $1,200 | $1,150 – $1,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $830 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $1,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,250 | $3,000 – $4,000 | $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 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Panama City is 0.85 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.78 an hour, which is 17% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $25.11 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 14.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.79 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.57 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 124.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.38 an hour, which is 19% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $27.56 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 55.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.87 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.11 and $27.84 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 44.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($18.57) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 1.9% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,610 jobs in the Panama City-Panama City Beach area. That makes it the 218th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $18.57 | $22.78 | $25.11 | $27.41 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.54 | $20.79 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.88 | $23.38 | $27.56 | $28.78 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.11 | $23.87 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Is Panama City 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 $3,300 to $3,550 across Panama City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FLthis page | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +1% |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $2,100 – $4,500 | $3,300 | −6% |
| Tallahassee, FL80 miles | $2,150 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −3% |
| Pensacola, FL95 miles | $2,200 – $4,800 | $3,500 | level |
| Daphne, AL130 miles | $2,150 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −3% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +2% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Panama City comes in at #221 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Panama City is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Panama City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Panama City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $2,900 – $6,000 | $4,450 | +27% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +2% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $2,850 – $5,900 | $4,350 | +24% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $2,600 – $5,450 | $4,050 | +15% |
Add-ons priced for Panama City
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Panama City by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $360 – $1,100 |
| Remove old concrete first | $730 – $2,200 |
When to schedule concrete slab in Panama City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Panama City 5N (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Panama City (10 of 12 months). 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 July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Panama City gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 67 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | 43 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 46 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 7.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 50 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 67 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
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Concrete slab in Panama City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Panama City?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $4,800 in the Panama City area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,000 to $4,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Panama City?
About $5.45 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $390 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Panama City or Crestview?
Crestview is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,550, which is 1% more than Panama City ($3,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Panama City?
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 Panama City?
$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 Panama City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $390 for fees in the Panama City area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Panama City expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Florida?
Panama City 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 Panama City?
The BLS median is $22.78 an hour in the Panama City area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.57 to $25.11.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Panama City?
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 Panama City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Panama City?
$360 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Panama City
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