Concrete slab cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $5,150
- Per sq ft
- $5.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete slab in Coeur d'Alene, plan on $2,450 to $5,150 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $5.95 to $12 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$3,250 to $4,350
About $7.75 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $3,250 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,650 | $2,050 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 6% |
| Total | $2,450 | $3,800 | $5,150 | 100% |
Why Coeur d'Alene prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% 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 Coeur d'Alene the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Coeur d'Alene 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 (98.3) and land at $50 to $390.
Climate in Coeur d'Alene: timing your concrete slab job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Coeur D'Alene (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Coeur d'Alene (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Coeur d'Alene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 36 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 31 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 1.9 | Cold |
| May | 66 | 44 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Nov | 44 | 32 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Extras that change the Coeur d'Alene total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Coeur d'Alene by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 1.00. 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 | $400 – $1,200 |
| Remove old concrete first | $800 – $2,400 |
Coeur d'Alene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Coeur d'Alene 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
$2,450 to $3,500
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,250 to $4,350
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) | $650 – $1,000 | $930 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $910 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,450 – $3,500 | $3,250 – $4,350 | $4,050 – $5,150 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,500 – $5,000 | $4,600 – $6,100 | $5,750 – $7,250 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,200 – $10,200 | $9,450 – $12,400 | $11,700 – $14,700 |
How Coeur d'Alene compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Coeur d'Alene. Missoula comes closest at about $3,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $2,750 – $5,750 | $4,250 | +12% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +1% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $2,850 – $5,900 | $4,350 | +15% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $2,850 – $5,950 | $4,400 | +16% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $2,950 – $6,100 | $4,550 | +19% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | −2% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Coeur d'Alene comes in at #133 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 2% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | −2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Coeur d'Alene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,300 – $4,950 | $3,600 | −5% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $2,250 – $4,800 | $3,550 | −7% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,150 – $4,600 | $3,350 | −11% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | +5% |
Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene is 1.03 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.69 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $31.32 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 37.4 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 $24.48 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 149.4 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 $31.03 an hour, which is 8% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.99 and $37.58 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 62.3 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 $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 109.3 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 ($31.32 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($23.80) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 2.8% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,280 jobs in the Coeur d'Alene area. That makes it the 254th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.80 | $27.69 | $31.32 | $27.41 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $27.99 | $31.03 | $37.58 | $28.78 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Coeur d'Alene
Because every project leans on different trades, Coeur d'Alene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs +6% and detached garage −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,300 | +1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,800 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $7,950 | level |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | +6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Coeur d'Alene 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.
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Concrete slab in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Coeur d'Alene?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,450 to $5,150 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,250 to $4,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Coeur d'Alene?
About $5.95 to $12 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 Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,250, which is 12% more than Coeur d'Alene ($3,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,800. Materials are 51% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$2,450 to $5,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 2% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($3,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Coeur d'Alene?
The BLS median is $27.69 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $31.32.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $3,500 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.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete slab in Coeur d'Alene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. July and August 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 Coeur d'Alene?
$400 to $1,200 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Coeur d'Alene
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