Concrete slab cost in Port St. Lucie, 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
- #213
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete slab in Port St. Lucie, plan on $2,250 to $4,800 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $5.45 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.21 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, 15% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Port St. Lucie, FL, standard level
$3,000 to $4,050
About $7.15 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 | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Port St. Lucie, 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 | $230 | $400 | 6% |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,500 | $4,800 | 100% |
Where the Port St. Lucie price comes from
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 $23.21 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Port St. Lucie is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Port St. Lucie 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 (100.2) and land at $50 to $400.
Is Port St. Lucie cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Port St. Lucie. Lakeland is the lowest at about $3,450 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FLthis page | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,500 | |
| Sebastian, FL35 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL75 miles | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | level |
| Miami, FL80 miles | $2,350 – $5,150 | $3,750 | +6% |
| Lakeland, FL90 miles | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | −2% |
| Naples, FL95 miles | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $2,250 – $4,900 | $3,600 | +2% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Port St. Lucie comes in at #213 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Port St. Lucie 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 | +6% |
| 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 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Port St. Lucie's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Port St. Lucie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | +12% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | +7% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $2,150 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $2,600 – $5,450 | $4,050 | +15% |
Port St. Lucie: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Port St. Lucie 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 $4,050
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,800 to $4,800
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 – $3,250 | $3,000 – $4,050 | $3,800 – $4,800 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,200 – $4,600 | $4,250 – $5,700 | $5,350 – $6,750 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,600 – $9,400 | $8,700 – $11,500 | $10,800 – $13,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Port St. Lucie
Because every project leans on different trades, Port St. Lucie'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 | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,700 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,300 | −9% |
Extras that change the Port St. Lucie total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Port St. Lucie by the average of the local wage index (0.86) 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 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Port St. Lucie bid
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.
Climate in Port St. Lucie: timing your concrete slab job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Pierce St Lucie Co Intl Ap (15 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 Port St. Lucie (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.
Port St. Lucie gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (6.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.2 and 2.3 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 | 73 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 54 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 78 | 57 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 61 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 67 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 6.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 73 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 84 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 61 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 75 | 56 | 2.3 | Workable |
Port St. Lucie labor market for concrete slab
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 Port St. Lucie is 0.86 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.21 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 17.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.65 an hour, 9% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.85 and $22.86 an hour. About 2,310 work in the metro. That is 135.2 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 $23.37 an hour, which is 19% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $27.74 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 35.7 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 $23.38 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.65 and $28.14 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 62.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($22.00) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 4.6% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 170,820 jobs in the Port St. Lucie area. That makes it the 137th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.00 | $23.21 | $28.72 | $27.41 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.85 | $20.65 | $22.86 | $22.66 | 0.91 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.25 | $23.37 | $27.74 | $28.78 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $20.65 | $23.38 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Concrete slab in Port St. Lucie: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Port St. Lucie?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,250 to $4,800 in the Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie or Sebastian?
Sebastian is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,550, which is 0% more than Port St. Lucie ($3,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie?
$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 Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Port St. Lucie expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Florida?
Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie?
The BLS median is $23.21 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $28.72.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Port St. Lucie?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,250 to $3,250 and premium work $3,800 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 Port St. Lucie?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. February 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 Port St. Lucie?
$360 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Port St. Lucie
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