Concrete slab cost in Slidell, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $4,650
- Per sq ft
- $5.35 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete slab in Slidell, plan on $2,200 to $4,650 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $5.35 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Slidell area, 14% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Slidell, LA, standard level
$2,950 to $3,900
About $6.95 to $9.15 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $2,950 | $3,900 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Slidell, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,850 | $2,600 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 6% |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,450 | $4,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Slidell number
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 $23.64 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Slidell is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Slidell metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $1,850, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $45 to $370.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Slidell. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Slidell: timing your concrete slab job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Slidell (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 Slidell (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.
Slidell gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, July and August (7.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 61 | 42 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 66 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 72 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 74 | 7.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 44 | 5.0 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Slidell
Because every project leans on different trades, Slidell's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −9% and concrete driveway −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −11% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,600 – $51,300 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,100 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete slab pricing in Slidell
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Slidell 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
$2,200 to $3,200
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$2,950 to $3,900
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$3,650 to $4,650
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) | $810 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 | $1,500 – $1,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,200 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $3,900 | $3,650 – $4,650 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,100 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,550 | $5,200 – $6,550 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $6,450 – $9,150 | $8,500 – $11,200 | $10,500 – $13,300 |
Extras that change the Slidell total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Slidell by the average of the local wage index (0.84) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.89. 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 – $1,050 |
| Remove old concrete first | $710 – $2,150 |
Slidell 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 Slidell is 0.84 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Slidell metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.64 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.54 and $30.00 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.41 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.79 and $22.69 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 87.5 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 $24.32 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $31.88 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 25.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.23 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $28.08 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 45.8 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 ($30.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($19.54) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 5.4% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 98,240 jobs in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington area. That makes it the 205th 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% | $19.54 | $23.64 | $30.00 | $27.41 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.79 | $18.41 | $22.69 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.64 | $24.32 | $31.88 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $17.98 | $23.23 | $28.08 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
How Slidell compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Slidell. Gulfport is the lowest at about $3,300 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | $2,200 – $4,650 | $3,450 | |
| Gulfport, MS55 miles | $2,100 – $4,550 | $3,300 | −3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $2,100 – $4,600 | $3,350 | −2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +6% |
| New Orleans, LA80 miles | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | +1% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $2,150 – $4,600 | $3,400 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $2,200 – $4,650 | $3,400 | level |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Slidell comes in at #255 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Slidell is 0% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $2,350 – $4,950 | $3,650 | +6% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $2,200 – $4,750 | $3,500 | +2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,150 – $4,600 | $3,400 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $2,200 – $4,700 | $3,450 | +1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $2,100 – $4,500 | $3,300 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Slidell's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Slidell against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $2,700 – $5,700 | $4,200 | +23% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,100 – $4,550 | $3,300 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $2,650 – $5,450 | $4,050 | +18% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,900 | +14% |
Concrete slab: what moves the price in Slidell
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.
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).
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Concrete slab in Slidell: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Slidell?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $4,650 in the Slidell area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,950 to $3,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Slidell?
About $5.35 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Slidell or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $3,300, which is 3% less than Slidell ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Slidell?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,450. Materials are 55% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Slidell?
$2,200 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Slidell?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the Slidell area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Slidell expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell is 0% above the Louisiana statewide estimate ($3,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Slidell?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.64 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.54 to $30.00.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Slidell?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $3,200 and premium work $3,650 to $4,650. 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 Slidell?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October and November 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 Slidell?
$360 to $1,050 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Slidell
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