Concrete slab cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $4,700
- Per sq ft
- $5.40 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #245
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete slab in Wichita, KS usually costs $2,200 to $4,700 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $5.40 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $370 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.45 an hour in the Wichita area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Wichita, KS, standard level
$2,950 to $3,950
About $7.05 to $9.25 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $2,950 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 | $2,650 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,700 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 6% |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,450 | $4,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Wichita number
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 Wichita the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wichita is at 94.0 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 88.9: $45 to $360.
Wichita against nearby metros and the rest of Kansas
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Wichita. Oklahoma City is the lowest at about $3,400 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 155 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $2,200 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −1% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $2,300 – $4,850 | $3,600 | +4% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $2,150 – $4,650 | $3,400 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +6% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | +10% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $2,300 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +3% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wichita ranks #245 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wichita is 3% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $2,300 – $4,850 | $3,600 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,400 – $5,150 | $3,800 | +9% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,250 – $4,850 | $3,550 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,900 | +13% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wichita 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.
What local crews earn in Wichita
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 Wichita the blend is 0.86.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.45 an hour, 14% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $27.91 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 32.1 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 $19.89 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $22.93 an hour. BLS counts 2,300 of them working in the area, 74.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.00 an hour, 17% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $28.54 an hour. About 1,150 work in the metro. That is 37.3 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 $24.49 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $29.66 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 39.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wichita has 308,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 82nd 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% | $22.04 | $23.45 | $27.91 | $27.41 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.93 | $19.89 | $22.93 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $21.50 | $24.00 | $28.54 | $28.78 | 0.83 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.49 | $24.49 | $29.66 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Wichita
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wichita. 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
$2,200 to $3,200
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$2,950 to $3,950
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,700 to $4,700
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $580 – $930 | $840 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,450 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $820 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 | $1,500 – $1,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,200 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,700 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,150 – $4,550 | $4,200 – $5,600 | $5,250 – $6,600 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,500 – $9,250 | $8,600 – $11,300 | $10,700 – $13,400 |
Wichita 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, Wichita (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 Wichita are April through June and September through October: 5 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
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.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Wichita
Jobs that often go together with concrete slab are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wichita wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−9%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,500 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,150 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,150 | −10% |
Add-ons priced for Wichita
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Wichita, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $360 – $1,100 |
| Remove old concrete first | $720 – $2,150 |
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Concrete slab in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Wichita?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $4,700 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,950 to $3,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Wichita?
About $5.40 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,400, which is 1% less than Wichita ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,450. Materials are 54% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Wichita?
$2,200 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Wichita?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $360 for fees in the Wichita area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 3% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($3,550 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $23.45 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.04 to $27.91.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Wichita?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $3,200 and premium work $3,700 to $4,700. 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 Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September through October. September 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 Wichita?
$360 to $1,100 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Wichita
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