Concrete slab cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,350 – $4,950
- Per sq ft
- $5.70 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #166
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete slab in the Idaho Falls area: $2,350 to $4,950 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 runs 5% lower than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $25.28 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 8% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$3,100 to $4,150
About $7.45 to $9.75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $280 |
| Total | $3,100 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,700 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,900 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $380 | 6% |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,650 | $4,950 | 100% |
Why Idaho Falls prices look the way they do
Labor is 41% 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 Idaho Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Idaho Falls 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 94.4: $45 to $380.
Idaho Falls against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $3,950. Logan is the cheapest at $3,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $2,300 – $4,900 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $2,550 – $5,350 | $3,950 | +9% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | level |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | +2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,800 | +5% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | +2% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Idaho Falls ranks #166 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 2% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $2,400 – $5,050 | $3,700 | +2% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −2% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,450 | −5% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | −6% |
The best months for concrete slab in Idaho Falls
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (5 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 Idaho Falls are June through September: 4 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, May, 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.
Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 26 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 | 29 | 12 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 16 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 25 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 1.0 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 38 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Jun | 76 | 45 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 31 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Who does the work: Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls the blend is 0.95.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.28 an hour, 8% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.44 and $28.69 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 30.5 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 $22.05 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 118.5 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 $30.73 an hour, 7% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $44.52 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 57.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.07 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $31.11 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 91.6 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Idaho Falls has 81,840 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 233rd 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% | $22.44 | $25.28 | $28.69 | $27.41 | 0.92 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.14 | $30.73 | $44.52 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Idaho Falls?
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Idaho Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+4%) and detached garage lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,750 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,800 | −6% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −4% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
Concrete slab: what moves the price in Idaho Falls
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.
Optional extras in Idaho Falls
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Idaho Falls, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.95) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $380 – $1,150 |
| Remove old concrete first | $760 – $2,300 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete slab pricing in Idaho Falls
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Idaho Falls. 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 $3,400
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,100 to $4,150
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,900 to $4,950
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $620 – $980 | $890 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $870 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,050 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,350 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,150 | $3,900 – $4,950 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,350 – $4,800 | $4,450 – $5,900 | $5,550 – $7,000 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,900 – $9,800 | $9,100 – $12,000 | $11,200 – $14,100 |
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Concrete slab in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Idaho Falls?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $4,950 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,100 to $4,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Idaho Falls?
About $5.70 to $11.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $380 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,600, which is 2% less than Idaho Falls ($3,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,650. Materials are 53% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$2,350 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $380 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 2% below 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 Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $25.28 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.44 to $28.69.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,350 to $3,400 and premium work $3,900 to $4,950. 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 Idaho Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are June 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 Idaho Falls?
$380 to $1,150 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Idaho Falls
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